Western Expansion Teacher Guide

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049603
Grade 4-8
Charlotte Mason
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High Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Required
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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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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
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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.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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Everything you need is included.
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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.
  • Category Description for Beautiful Feet History & Geography

    Beautiful Feet curriculum takes a multi-level, living book approach to teaching history, geography and world cultures, using easy to use Guides for the teacher and engaging, well-written literature for the student. The Guides provide book lists, chapter readings, discussion and research questions, background information, website links, answer keys, and more. See our website for lists of literature resources to accompany each guide. Most guides provide content for one year of study, with the exception of Geography through Literature and Western Expansion. The latter two are recommended to be completed together for one year of study. Numbers of lessons vary, and are scheduled 1 to 4 days per week. Recommended Timelines, Maps , or a Composition Book maybe available. See individual courses for more details. Timelines are cardstock and include the figures referenced in the study. Students will need to color, cut and assemble the timeline and figures. History and geography come alive with these well done literature guides. See our website for required books for each guide. Some guides and resources contain Christian content while others do not; contact us for additional information.

    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
    Brand:Beautiful Feet Books
    Grades:4-8
    Length in Inches:11
    Width in Inches:8.5
    Height in Inches:0.25
    Weight in Pounds:0.35
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