Standard 4-5

4-5 The student will demonstrate an understanding of westward expansion of the United States and its impact on the institution of slavery.

Grade(s): 4

Year: 2011

Lesson

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".

Louisiana Purchase

Lesson

Students will complete a 1:1 lesson about the Louisiana Purchase.

History Comes Alive

Lesson

This integrated unit will encompass three parts. Students will begin by selecting a historical key figure they have studied during their time in 4th grade. After selecting their key figure, students...

Andrew Jackson | S.C. Hall of Fame

Video

General Andrew Jackson was born in Lancaster County, South Carolina in 1767. He fought in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Jackson became a lawyer and moved to Nashville, Tennessee. He was...