GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The students will learn the California Educational Standards, 8.3. The students will get a better understanding of the U.S. expansion through the Louisiana Purchase through the Civil War

DAY	CLASSWORK	HOMEWORK
MONDAY	Writing assignment- “What people and cultures existed in the West before the Americans settled?” Discuss and then read “The West” Answer questions. Due at the end of class.	no homework.
TUESDAY	Writing assignment- “Before there were freeways, what did people travel on? What kinds of conditions did they have to travel through?” Discuss and then read “Trails to the West” Answer questions. Due at the end of class.	no homework.
WEDNESDAY	Writing assignment- “Think about the past, what kind of conflict did we have with Mexico? Explain.” Discuss and then read “Conflict with Mexico” Answer questions. Due at the end of class.	no homework.
THURSDAY	cont.	no homework.
FRIDAY	Multi-cultural day, early release.	no homework.

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS AND PROJECTS