Western Expansion Teacher Guide

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049603
Grade 4-8
Charlotte Mason
Neutral
High Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Required
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Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
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Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
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Christian/Religious
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Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
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Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
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Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
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Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
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Everything you need is included.
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Consumable
Consumable
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Description

This natural sequel to Early American History covers American history from the late 18th to the mid-19th century. Students will learn about the Lewis & Clark Expedition, the Oregon Trail, the Pony Express and much more about the events and individuals from this time period. The guide includes lesson plans, comprehension and discussion questions, suggested essays, vocabulary, related up-to-date websites and answer keys. The course will last a semester if 3-4 lessons are completed each week.

Publisher's Description of Western Expansion Teacher Guide

Learn about the U.S. historical period know as Western Expansion during the late 18th century through mid-19th century. This semester-long course will guide students from the Appalachians to the Far West reading noted authors such as James Daugherty, Edwin Tunis, and Genevieve Foster.

This teacher guide, designed for 4-7th grade, is a read-aloud program featuring lesson plans, comprehension questions, historical helps, relevant websites, and answer key.

For California residents, or those wanting to study California history, we recommend using the History of California for the first semester followed by the Western Expansion study for a complete year of history and literature.

  • This study contains 52 lessons.
  • Complete 3 lessons per week for a semester-long study.
  • Highlighting well-written books, students go deeper into historical events and people at the Intermediate level. Short writing prompts, note booking, and higher-level questions enhance learning.
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    Product Format:Softcover Book
    Grades:4-8
    Brand:Beautiful Feet Books
    Length in Inches:11
    Width in Inches:8.5
    Height in Inches:0.25
    Weight in Pounds:0.35
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