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The Westward Movement star star star
This learning unit is intended for use with grades 7-9 and focuses on the move Westward in covered wagons.
Intended Audience: Teachers Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: NA Searchable: No

Westward Expansion star star star
In this elementary school learning unit students investigate the pioneer movement: modes of transportation, reasons for moving, people involved, and the life in general.
Intended Audience: Teachers Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: NA Searchable: No

Lewis and Clark's Expedition: Curriculum Ideas & Education Resources star star star
This site from the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory includes student projects, teaching ideas, and a look at the flora identified by Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery along the trail.
Intended Audience: Teachers Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: NA Searchable: No

Little House in the Census: Almanzo and Laura Ingalls Wilder star star
This lesson plan from the National Archives uses census records to help students explore history.
Intended Audience: Teachers Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: NA Searchable: No

Lewis and Clark Expedition star star star
This site provides a variety of explorations and web sites for students to help them research and learn more about Lewis and Clark.
Intended Audience: Teachers Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: NA Searchable: No

Westward Expansion star star star
Unit of study exploring westward expansion.
Intended Audience: Teachers Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: NA Searchable: No

What If I Were a Pioneer Child? star star
In this webquest for grade 4 students create a time capsule that includes journal entries, a model of a covered wagon, and a brochure about pioneer life.
Intended Audience: Teachers Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: NA Searchable: No

Who Wants To Be a Pioneer? star star
In this webquest for grade 4 students research pioneer life and then create questions for a game show.
Intended Audience: Teachers Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: NA Searchable: No

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