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==== This unit is comprised of 5 weeks of classes for a 6th grade US History Social Studies class. This particular class is studying from the discovery of America to the events leading up to the civil war. The links below are in regards to //Unit 8: A Nation Expands//, this will include exciting and highly influential historical events such as the Louisiana Purchase, Louis and Clark’s Expedition, and Native American interaction. Learning about this significant time period in American history will give my students’ a fun, eye opening look at the creation of the United States of America, while also covering State Standards: ====
 * ===="I. US History, E. Growth and Westward Expansion, 1801-1861. The student will demonstrate knowledge of western expansion, conflict, and reform in America." ====
 * "V. Geography, A. Concepts of Location. The student will identify and locate major countries, events and cultural features in the history of the United States"

Learner Objectives: (Gronlund format)
Objective: Students can explain the Louisiana Purchase and understand its importance
 * Sub-objective: Can identify the geography of the Louisiana Purchase
 * Sub-objective: Can give the year and president responsible for the purchase
 * Sub-objective: Can explain the reason and impact of the Louisiana Purchase

Objective: Students can describe Lewis and Clark’s expedition and identify the reasons for the expedition
 * Sub-objective: Can describe Lewis and Clark’s background
 * Sub-objective: Can explain the reason for their expedition
 * Sub-objective: Can identify the geography of their expedition
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sub-objective: Can appreciate and identify their discoveries of plants, animals, and people

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Objective: Students understand the effects western expansion had on Native Americans
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sub-objective: Can describe the differences in their lifestyle
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sub-objective: Can give examples of discrimination of Native Americans
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sub-objective: Can explain the impacts of America's westward movement