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Pony Express Mini-Unit
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Teach students about the Pony Express, a business that lasted just 18 months during the American Westward Expansion (1860-1861). In this cross-curricular resource, students will learn the how, when, where and why behind this mail delivery system which stretched from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. They will also learn about the riders and horses that made it possible, how much it cost to use and how a new ‘telegraph’ system lead to the company’s closure.
This is a true cross-curricular unit as students will learn U.S. History while engaging in Geography (map work), Language Arts (comprehension, writing, dictionary work, research) and Math (word problems) activities. There are 4 passages about the Pony Express which are the foundation for all activities. Answer Keys are provided.
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This 150+ page unit is perfect for any study of the American Revolution offering a variety of engaging activities! Designed for 4th-8th Grades.
Includes:
- – Unit Vocabulary and Word Wall Cards
- – Notebooking / Report pages
- – Handouts: Overview of Colonization & Overview of the American Revolution
- – Worksheets: What Came First?, The Regions of Colonial America, Characteristics of the Colonies, Roles of Colonial Life, Comparing Venn Diagram, American Revolution Cause & Effect, Major Battles of the American Revolution, Who Am I?
- – Reading Comprehension: Causes of the American Revolution, The Boston Massacre, The Boston Tea Party, Declaration of Independence, Colonial Leaders of the American Revolution, British Leaders of the American Revolution, American Victories of the Revolutionary War, Independence from Great Britain, The Treaty of Paris, Articles of Confederation, Women of the American Revolution
- – People of the American Revolution Crossword Puzzle
- – Flash Cards: Revolutionary Figures, Other Historical Figures
- – American Revolution Photos and Maps
- – Photos of American Revolutionary Uniforms
- – Complete Lapbook project
- – Answer Keys!
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This resource, The Intolerable Acts – US History Informational Text, will inform students of the British Parliament’s reaction to the Boston Tea Party…”5 laws” passed referred to by colonist as the Intolerable Acts:
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- Massachusetts Government Act
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This Alamo Reading Comprehension will give students a good understanding of the historic battle and have students answer questions after reading the passage. Students will learn the following about the Alamo: What is it? Where is it? What happened there? What is it today?
Cross-curricular (Reading / History) – As students read for understanding they will be learning about an important landmark and event in U.S. History. After reading, students will answer multiple choice, short answer and short essay questions.
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 4.9
Grade level: Fifth Grade
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