Lesson Overview
Students will learn about manifest destiny and westward expansion through inquiry. They will then create a piece of art to represent manifest destiny using the famous painting "American Progress".
Essential Question
What was manifest destiny?
Grade(s):
Subject(s):
Recommended Technology:
Other Instructional Materials or Notes:
3, 4, 5
Individual laptops to complete inquiry questions.
You may do this lesson as an individual lesson or as a whole group investigation.
You need to be logged in to see this lesson. Create an account now; it's quick, easy, and free!
Log In to View LessonYou need to be logged in to see this lesson. Create an account now; it's quick, easy, and free!
Log In to View LessonStandards
- 4-5 The student will demonstrate an understanding of westward expansion of the United States and its impact on the institution of slavery.
You need to be logged in to see this lesson. Create an account now; it's quick, easy, and free!
Log In to View LessonLesson Created By: MalloryTurner