2/15-19 Friday - Tuesday

Guiding Question: 

What does the Westward Expansion period tell us about America and the American people?  

Objectives:

Collaborative:  Students will engage in a Socratic Seminar on Westward Expansion by completing a preparation sheet, and participating in a discussion with their peers with at least 12 points.

Standards:

8.8.6 - Describe the Texas War for Independence & the Mexican-American war.
W.8.2 - Write arguments to support claims

Do Now (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes: 

What are three things you’ve learned about “Westward Expansion” so far?

Whole Group (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes: 

Expectations for today

Collaborative (Voice Level .5) 90 minutes:

Task 1: Socratic Seminar Prep
Task 2: Socratic Seminar

Exit Ticket (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes: 

On board

Homework: 

None