1. The Westward Movement

2. EQ;
How has the Westward movement made America what it is today?

3. Vocabulary (Chapters 10-13)
California Gold Rush
Louisiana Purchase
Santa Fe Trail
Cotton Gin
Manifest Destiny
Secession
Depression
Marbury v. Madison
Sectionalism
Doctrine of Nullification
Missouri Compromise
Spoils System
Impressment
Monroe Doctrine
Tariff of Abominations
Indian Removal Act
Mormon
Trail of Tears
Industrial Revolution
Nationalism
Treaty of Ghent
Inflation
Oregon Trail
Unconstitutional
Judicial Review
Radical

4. Broader view of U.S. History
Skim the surface
Basic Information
Introduction to ideas
Will go more in depth in high school

5. Topics Jefferson politics Lewis and Clark
Industrial Revolution and spread of slavery
Nationalism and Sectionalism
Age of Jackson
Trails West
Texas and War w/Mexico
Mining w/an emphasis on the Gold Rush
All information can be found in chapters 10-13

6. We will separate into 8 different groups
Each group will become “EXPERTS” on the information
Each group will be required to come up with an efficient way to give the most important information to the rest of the class
You can use powerpoint, skits, posters, lecture, essay, scavenger hunt, video, etc.
Cannot have the students just read the book.

7. Expectations I will give you 5 days to prepare this activity
Brainstorming
Research
Creation
Practice
You will need to come up with at least 4 questions for the class to answer about your lesson
You will be expected to give your information within a 15 minute time frame (to the class)

8. This assignment will be worth 100 points
Grading based off participation (40 points), 4 questions (15 points), the accuracy of the information (25 points), and actual presentation of the lesson (20 points)
You have the freedom to be as creative as you would like in this project.
As always there is extra credit for creativity from the students

9. ********REMEMBER BASIC INFORMATION********
We are not going for in depth knowledge!!!!!!!!

10. EQ; How has the Westward movement made America what it is today?
Write a ½ page reflection answering the essential question. Use information from the lessons.