Thursday & Friday Jan 17th & 18th Days 8 & 9

USA

 Today's schedule

Objective - Given a blank map with USA expansion territories identified, as well as resources of the historical expansion, students will be able to list and identify the westward expansion of the USA and the various treaties,wars, and or purchases that led to the modern borders of the USA (including Alaska and Hawaii)

Rationale - Most students know the various states within the USA, but are unfamiliar with how the USA acquired the land. Having a historical reference of how the USA went from 13 colonies to where we are today is basic knowledge everyone should know.

Evidence - By correctly listing and labeling the various land acquisitions of the USA, students will demonstrate the ability to articulate our countries historical growth

USA Expansion

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State of Jefferson

For Thursday/Friday and Next Week

During this period you will be completing the USA Expansion Map and Google Doc assignment. Use the link below to read about how the USA went from 13 colonies to where we are today. Make a copy of the Expansion Summary Chart to record the various stages of our expansion.
You will be provided the USA expansion map. Color in the map and label the various section by their name (how the USA got them) and the year when they were acquired.

USA Expansion Historical Info - USA Expansion History
USA Expansion Presentation Info pdf - Here

You will fill-in this summary chart while researching the expansion of the USA -
USA Expansion Summary Chart -Here

How the States Got Their Names-(I will provide the worksheet in class)
Resource for State Names

Due Sunday Night
Current Event #1 & #2  (one of the stories must be from the USA)

Due Monday Night
Chapter 6 Textbook - p147 Q's 1-5,  
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This is a detailed animation video that explains the expansion of the USA in far more detail that you need for the chart activity. IF you want to watch it in class, you have to use headphones. This shouldn't be used for the chart. The chart is specifically developed with the reading provided on the link above.

USA Animated Atlas (Expansion of the USA)  - here