Do research using a variety of media and create a product which reflects this.
Know the geography of the U.S and the goegraphical considerations which led settlers to stay in the areas they did.
Gain an understanding of people and their lives from this period in history.
Incorporate the arts in the understanding of the people and tradition of the time through music, literature, art and drama.
Essential Questions:
What were the geographic features of western lands? How did these contruibute to/ hinder exploration and settlement?
What were the major explorations of western lands?
Who were the major explorers and what did they do?
What was life like on the overland trails?
How did the pioneers contribute to the culture in this part of the country, buth then and now?
How did the United States expanded in 1800's?
Students will be able to:
Do research using a variety of media and create a product which reflects this.
Know the geography of the U.S and the goegraphical considerations which led settlers to stay in the areas they did.
Gain an understanding of people and their lives from this period in history.
Incorporate the arts in the understanding of the people and tradition of the time through music, literature, art and drama.
Essential Questions:
What were the geographic features of western lands? How did these contruibute to/ hinder exploration and settlement?
What were the major explorations of western lands?
Who were the major explorers and what did they do?
What was life like on the overland trails?
How did the pioneers contribute to the culture in this part of the country, buth then and now?
How did the United States expanded in 1800's?