This document outlines a 6-day unit plan about Westward Expansion for a 4th grade class. It will analyze the reasons for and significance of Westward Expansion through videos, online sources, posters and discussion. Each day will focus on a different aspect like the introduction, reasons for expansion, Native Americans, Manifest Destiny and resources/trade. Technology like videos, a WebQuest, smartboard, blog and podcast will be used. The objective is for students to understand the economic, political and cultural reasons for Westward Expansion with 80% accuracy.