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Student Page

Hi Students!

Please read and follow the directions in the order they are listed.

1. Watch the American Pioneer movie below.



2. Go to [|West Trails] website.
 * It will take you to a website with many westward trails.
 * Pick up from the front of the class a West Trails worksheet.
 * Fill out the Wes Trails worksheet as you explore the website.

3. Go to [|Google Doc "Westeard Expansion"].
 * Fill in one line of the spread sheet.
 * Name, Trail name, starting point, ending point, and what trail you would want to take.
 * On a piece of paper write at least three sentances why you choos the trial you did.
 * Turn it into the red bin.

4. Go to [|Oregan Trail] website.
 * In groups of 4 research important information about your topic.
 * __There are 5 topics:____﻿__
 * Jumping off and trail route
 * Challenges along the trail
 * Famous landmarks along the trail
 * What will you bring
 * How will you transport your belongings
 * Fill in your groups graphic organizer
 * Go to class wiki Westward Exploration Class Wiki
 * Scroll done the page and find your groups box with your topic.
 * Tweet as much information as your group found on your topic.
 * Remember you are teaching this to your fellow students.
 * If you have questions for other groups post them in their Question box for their group.
 * If you have questions in your group box, please answer them.

5. Prepare to play Jeopardy game as a class 6. Go to Westward Expansion Class Wiki 7. As a group write one question you would like to know more about Early Westward Trail life. 8. Go to [|Class Blog] 9. Creat final project. This is going to be FUN!!!! 10. View student completed Travel Pamphlets. Good Job Students. I am pround of all of your hard work!
 * Go to Westward Expansion Class Wiki
 * Read other groups postings
 * If you have a question ask the group
 * Play Jeopardy using clickers
 * On the left hand side click on "Fun Fact"
 * Post one fact that really stands out in your mind.
 * Write question on a blue piece of paper and place it in the blue bin.
 * The teacher will ask your questions when Skyping with the Historical Expert.
 * Listen and payattention to Skype
 * Post a two paragraph reflection about your findings on Early American Westward Expansion.
 * Remember your audience.
 * Use complete sentences, proper grammar, and correct spelling.
 * You will creat a 4 page travel pamphlet
 * You will choose one trail
 * In the pamphlet you will give important information on the trail you chose
 * Go to [|Westward Travel Pamphlet] Here you will find specific directions on how to complete your pamphlet.
 * Remember you already did the hard part (research) now you are putting it all together.
 * Have Fun!