2. Analyze the learner
General
Fourth Grade, 9-10 years old
10 boys, 12 girls
15 Caucasian, 4 African American, 3 Latino
Learning Styles
Mostly visual and auditory
Specific Entry Competencies
Probably do not have any knowledge about Westward Expansion
Will want to learn about the creation of the United States today
3. Objective
Students will analyze the economic, political, and cultural reasons for
Westward Expansion. Through the use of videos, online information about the
concept, analyzing posters, and discussion students will understand the
significance and reasons behind Westward Expansion with 80% accuracy by the
end of the six day unit.
4. Day by Day Breakdown
Day 1
Intro to Westward Expansion
Explain the concept and its
importance
Day 2
Explain reasons for Westward
Expansion
Why these reasons effected the
people living in the East
Day 3
Talk about Native Americans
Indian Removal Act and Trail of
Tears
Day 4
Manifest Destiny
Day 5
Talk about resources the west
offered and trade
Day 6
Wrap-up unit and connect all
concepts together
5. Use of Technology
YouTube videos I have created
WebQuest
Smartboard
Blog created on Blogger
Podcast