Warm-Up: Check through all organizers and notetaking guide to see how much you need to do to catch up for the CFA tomorrow. All materials will be turned in with CFA!
February 28th Agenda (NO CFA: YOU'RE WELCOME)
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Warm-up: If not done, complete the three sections of the Module 2 Notetaking Guide using your graphic organizers:
Part 1: With your partner, look at the four links about Westward Movement and discuss how these sources show American identity changing with Westward Movement.
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As you look through the slideshow, answer these questions with your partner:
IF TIME - Bass Reeves ![]() Warm-Up: In your notebook, list all the hardships that people may have experienced on the Oregon Trail. You can look at your answers from yesterday to help. Today, you will read sources and diary entries about children who traveled on the Oregon Trail. As you read the sources and watch the video, fill out the graphic organizer to understand the unique struggle of children on the trails West.
3C: Examine similarities and differences in the reasons for Westward movement for different groups
Warm-Up: What were the factors that led to a successful trip along Oregon Trail?
Oregon Trail - Team Journey! VOICE LEVELS SHOULD BE AT A WHISPER In a group of no more than 5, you will now work together to make it to Oregon successfully. Record the same 5 questions from yesterday in one person's notebook before you start your journey:
The goal today is to beat the game. If your driver dies, start over. Either when you beat the game or in the last 15 minutes of class, answer these questions by discussing them with your group and recording the answers in each person's notebook. I'll be checking.
Warm-Up: List 5 reasons why someone would move from East to West in America during Westward Expansion. ![]() Oregon Trail Day - Individual By yourself, you will try to complete the journey along the Oregon Trail by playing the game! In your notebooks, you will need to take some notes about how you're going to start your journey:
Finished early? Play again - for fun! (don't have to answer questions on playthrough 2) Warm-Up: Rename the painting! Be ready to explain the name you chose! Answer the first question below with your partner, then complete the second question on your own. These are on the back of the American Progress organizer.
Bird's Eye View: Looking down on a scene like a bird can be used to show a large area or group. In your notebook, you will create a bird’s eye view sketch of the West before Westward Expansion began. Consider the impact of the painting, American Progress, in shaping how people saw Manifest Destiny and the role of White settlers in the West. You should use your bird’s eye view sketch to portray a different perspective. You can choose to incorporate everyone who was there or focus on a particular group of people, but focus on creating a perspective that allows the viewer to rise above the action. Once you complete the sketch, describe your work in a paragraph in the box below the image.
Warm-Up: 5 min - silently analyze this painting and describe at least 3 details and what they could mean. The painting is called "Fort Laramie" ![]()
Done with all work on back of organizer? Rename "American Progress" with your partner and provide evidence and reasoning for the change.
Warm-up: Why were Native Americans involved in the War of 1812? Discuss with your table mates! If you did not finish the War of 1812 activity from yesterday, that needs to be done first!
Follow the directions on the Canvas site to color in the map of the United States. If the map does not work, use the map below and make sure to still answer the questions under the map.
Warm-up: 5 minute research project - write answers in your notebook, you can use your phones!
Snapcourse: the War of 1812 and Expanding Republic
If the Interactive Map does not work, click the link below to explore Native American Territories and when they were ceded (taken over) by the US Government. Find some that were ceded close to 1812. Agenda:
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