Educator Resources for Westward Expansion

Pioneers explored and then settled the western United States, but displaced Native Americans in the homesteading process. Tim and Moby look at the concept of Manifest Destiny.
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Lesson Plans

Trail of Tears Lesson Plan: Dramatic Reenactment

Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
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Trail of Tears Lesson Plan: American Indians and the Cherokee Culture

Grade Levels: K-3

Mission US: A Cheyenne Odyssey – Social Studies Lesson Plan

Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Seminole Wars Lesson Plan: Exploring a Primary Source

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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