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Westward Expansion Projects. 7 th Soc. Studies. Topics. Louisiana Purchase Lewis and Clark Expedition Oregon Country Florida Mexican Cession Hawaii Alaska Texas. Requirements. Research thoroughly to explain the history and key facts involved in adding this to the United States.
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Westward Expansion Projects 7th Soc. Studies
Topics • Louisiana Purchase • Lewis and Clark Expedition • Oregon Country • Florida • Mexican Cession • Hawaii • Alaska • Texas
Requirements • Research thoroughly to explain the history and key facts involved in adding this to the United States. • Groups of 3-4 students but each topic must be covered. • Groups will draw from Mr. P. to find their topic. • Each group will develop a 10 slide PowerPoint to share/ teach about their topic.
Divide up the work • Each member will receive their own grade based on what slides/info they create and how they share it with the class. • When the group presents they must turn in a paper copy of the ppt. with the person responsible for each slide of information written on the slide. • Mr. P will run copies.
Grading • Accuracy – info is correct • Quantity- Enough info. is given to cover the topic well; 10 slides required. • Slides- attractive & informative • Backgrounds, fonts, & graphics all need to be appropriate to your topic and support your sharing of info. If you use a font that is hard to read, you are not supporting your sharing.