Comprehending History from Westward Expansion through Reconstruction Created

Comprehending History from Westward Expansion through Reconstruction Created for 4 th & 5 th Graders by: Courtney Benton Dorian Scheuch Rebekah Stewart

Overview After completing this Turbo. Quest, TSWBAT: ● Understand recognize primary and secondary sources. ● Use the UNRAAVEL reading strategy to strategically navigate through a ● ● ● ● passage, including making predictions, pre-reading questions, and identifying important words from the passage. Explain the reasons for the Louisiana Purchase. Describe the major events and outcomes of Lewis and Clark's expedition. Understand other events during Westward Expansion including the acquisition of Texas, Oregon Trail, and California Gold Rush. Explain the impact of new inventions of this time including the telegraph, steam boat, and steam locomotive. Understand the impact of Westward Expansion on the Native Americans. Identify the causes that lead the American Civil War. Discuss how the issues of states' rights and slavery impacted the North and the South. Describe the role of Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. Explain the differences of the Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, and Bleeding Kansas and how those laws affected the Northern and Southern states. Understand the purpose and meaning behind the 13 th, 14 th, and 15 th amendments to the U. S. Constitution. Explain the Freedman's Bureau Compare and contrast slavery and sharecropping Discuss Jim Crow laws and its effect on the segregation issue in America.

Standards SS 4 H 6 The student will explain westward expansion of America between 1801 and 1861. a. Describe territorial expansion with emphasis on the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the acquisitions of Texas (the Alamo and independence), Oregon (Oregon Trail), and California (Gold Rush and the development of mining towns). b. Describe the impact of the steamboat, the steam locomotive, and the telegraph on life in America. c. Describe the impact of westward expansion on Native Americans. SS 5 H 1 The student will explain the causes, major events, and consequences of the Civil War. b. Discuss how the issues of states’ rights and slavery increased tensions between the North and South. d. Describe the roles of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson. SS 5 H 2 The student will analyze the effects of Reconstruction on American life. a. Describe the purpose of the 13 th, 14 th, and 15 th Amendments. b. Explain the work of the Freedmen’s Bureau. c. Explain how slavery was replaced by sharecropping and how African-Americans were prevented from exercising their newly won rights; include a discussion of Jim Crow laws and customs. ELACC 4 RI 6: Compare and contrast a firsthand secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided. ELACC 4 RL 1: Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Introduction Essential Question: How can I use strategies to comprehend historical events from Westward Expansion through Reconstruction? d r a w t s We n o i s n a Exp o c Re i t c u r t s n C l i iv r a W

Your Task: By the end of this presentation you will use the reading strategies and knowledge of primary and secondary sources to create a project over one of the topics you learned about. Historians, you will be working in a group to: -Locate and use 2 primary sources and 2 secondary sources to formulate your research ideas about a time period. -Create a Prezi, Powerpoint, Movie Maker movie, or a Glogster about the time period you researched. - Present the project to the class.

Student Roles Head Researcher: The job of the head researcher is to find resources and help assemble information. They aren't the only one responsible for research! Note Taker: The note taker is responsible for keeping notes organized and orderly. Again, the note taker isn't the only one responsible for taking notes, but they are to keep up with the notes from anyone in the group. Team Leader: As a team leader, you are to 'keep the peace'. If there is an issue beyond the team leader's control, it is their job to come get the teacher. The team leader helps with research, taking notes, technology, etc. , but their main role is to keep everyone in check. Technology Specialist: The technology specialist is in charge of typing up the final project and is in control of the computer aspect of the project. Just as with the other roles, the technology specialist is to help research and take notes.

Process 1. Determine who will complete each role during the project. Remember each group member can assist with any of the roles. You need to work together and compromise if there are disagreements! 2. Watch the video on primary and secondary sources to learn the difference between these two types of resources. 3. Go through the UNRAAVEL guide to learn how to use this beneficial reading strategy when reading non-fiction text. 4. Decide which event in history your group would like to research. The event must take place in any time period from Westward Expansion to Reconstruction. 5. Begin to research using the provided resources. Use a graphic organizer to take notes. Make sure to find at least 2 primary sources and 2 secondary sources. 6. While the head researcher and note taker keep researching, the other group members can begin creating your technology project. You can create a Prezi, Powerpoint, Popplet, Movie Maker movie, or Glogster. 7. Prepare your presentation! Decide who will be in charge of each part of the presentation. 8. Practice, practice!

Rubric Score Did Not Attempt Poor Fair Excellent Content Knowledge (25 pts) 0 10 18 25 Technology Project (25 pts) 0 10 18 25 Primary & Secondary Sources (10 pts) 0 3 7 10 Group Member Participation (10 pts) 0 3 7 10 Turned In On Time (10 pts) 0 3 7 10 Project Length (Between 5 -10 min) (10 pts) 0 3 7 10 Creativity (10 pts) 0 3 7 10 Total Score: ____

Primary and Secondary Sources Watch this video to learn about the differences between primary and secondary sources.

Don't just read it, UNRAAVEL it! Click here to watch a step-by-step guide on how to use the UNRAAVEL reading strategy.

Reading Workshop Visit the reading workshop below! http: //www. glogster. com/bekahstewart/readin g-workshop-rstewart/g 6 klbktt 6 p 3 am 4 jccvcemra 0 Warning: I eat homework and books!!!

Westward Expansion Click on the words Westward Expansion to visit a Glogster about the events during this time period. Make sure to watch the fun videos!

Westward Expansion Click on the picture to view a presentation full of information about Westward Expansion.

Westward Expansion Activity Are you ready to show what you know? Here are some short Voki videos to refresh your memory on the main ideas of Westward Expansion. Then there is a fun activity for you to try! Louisiana Purchase Lewis and Clark Oregon, California, and Texas Your Turn! : )

Causes of the Civil War Watch the video below to learn about the Causes of the Civil War.

Slavery During the Civil War Watch the video below to learn about how slaves resisted against slavery.

Abraham Lincoln Click HERE to learn about Abraham Lincoln and his life during the Civil War. Make sure to watch all the videos and read all the information.

The Issue of Slavery Click the Prezi to learn about the struggle over slavery during the civil war.

Reconstruction Era Click on the picture below to watch a presentation about Reconstruction in America.

Jim Crow Laws Click the Prezi to learn more about Jim Crow Laws.

Conclusion Now it is time to reflect on your learning experience. Each group member will answer the following questions in their journal. This will allow you to think deeply about what you learned and come up with ideas for projects to complete in the future! *What did you learn from the role that you had during the project? *How would you have seen the project differently if you had a different role? *How did your group work together? Were you able to compromise and get along with each other? *What would you do differently next time? *What new questions do you have about the topic you researched? *Why do you feel that these are important questions to have?

Credits 1. History Channel 2. Biography Channel 3. Growth of a Nation textbook 4. Britannica Image Quest 5. PBS. org 6. Larry Bell's UNRAAVEL Reading Strategy 7. Discovery Education