American History with Mr. D

Excellent start on our board game project everyone!  Scroll down to see our pictures from the library/media center last week. Remember, Period 4 and 5 that your project is due at the END of the class period on Monday, January 28.    Period 1 and 6, your project is due on Wednesday, January 30.    Period 3, instead of the project, your essay is due on Monday, January 28.    For your reference, here are the project requirements as posted on Canvas: Project requirements: 1. The game must include a map of the US with the following: Lousiana territory Oregon territory Spanish territory (Florida) Spanish/Mexican territory Mississippi River Snake River Appalachian Mountains Rocky Mountains Great Plains Sonoran Desert Mojave Desert Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean 2. Have clear directions and objectives for the game. 3. Have a clear and specific "troubleshooting" guide 4. It must be appropriate for players age 10+ 5. I...

Can you survive the Oregon Trail?  Try playing this game and find out! https://classicreload.com/oregon-trail.html

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https://www.ilibrarian.net/history/westward_expansion_map_lg.jpg Standard:   SS.8.A.4:  Demonstrate an understanding of the domestic and international causes, course, and consequences of westward expansion. Manifest Destiny- a belief that Americans were destined to settle the West. The Louisiana Purchase Texas Independence Oregon Territory Coming up: The Jacksonian Democracy

Start End 9:05 9:58 Period 1 9:58 10:02 Pass  10:02 10:55 Period 3 10:55 10:59 Pass 10:59 12:49 Period 5 / TESTING 12:49 12:53 Pass 12:53 1:38 C Lunch 1:38 1:40 Pass 1:40 2:33 Period 4 2:33 2:37 Pass 2:37 3:30 Period 6