Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion- 3 day lesson

Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion- 3 day lesson

This is a great 3 day lesson of interactive Google Slides for students!

Day 1 focuses on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, using primary sources to teach students about the expedition.

Day 2 focuses on the Presidency of Andrew Jackson and his policies towards Native Americans. This lesson focuses on Native American removal in the 1830’s and the Trail of Tears.

Day 3 provides a more in-depth understanding around the different perspectives around Manifest Destiny. Students will analyze and record information about the painting titled American Progress by John Gast in 1872 and the painting titled Indigenous American Progress, by Charles Hilliard  in 2021.

What’s Included? 

✏️ Teacher Directions 

✏️ Ready To Go Warm Ups For Each Day

✏️ 60+ Interactive Google Slides For Students 

✏️ All Links And Clips Needed For Lesson 

✏️ Primary Source Analysis 

✏️ Check For Understanding

✏️ Answer Key

Skills Used:

✔️ Active Learning

✔️ Critical Thinking

✔️ Inquiry Skills

✔️ Empathy And Perspective

✔️ Promoting Academic Conversations

✔️ Peer Collaboration

What do students need? 

✏️ Access to Google Classroom™ 

✏️ Google™ accounts

Benefits of Use:

✔️ No Prep

✔️ Highly Engaging

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