American History Lesson Plans January 19-22

Tuesday:

Introduce Topic: Manifest Destiny

Use manifest Destiny Rap Video @

Geography Application @

Instruct:

1. Introduce Manifest Destiny using a rap song and geography application

2. Build on What You Know: pages 314-315

3. Read to Discover:

  • How id supporters and opponents of westward expansion defend their views?
  • Why did the Mexican government encourage American settlement in Texas?
  • What events led to the Texas Revolution?
  • What problems did Texas face after gaining its independence?

4. Introduce vocabulary: manifest destiny, Stephen F. Austin, Santa Anna, Texas Revolution, Sam Houston, Battle of San Jacinto

5. Students will read Chapter 10 Section one and complete Guided Reading Worksheet

Wednesday:

Topic: Manifest Destiny

Instruct:

1. Go over study guide for section one.

2. Enrichment video @

3. Opposing Viewpoints: @

4. Picture Interpretation @

5. Closure-Summarize the causes and effects of the Texas Revolution

Preview of Section Two using video @

Homework: Read section two and complete the guided reading worksheet.

Thursday:

Topic Texas Annexation

1. Discuss section two using the following questions:

  • How did the annexation of Texas affect U.S. –Mexican relations?
  • How did the U.S. defeat Mexico in the Mexican War?
  • What were the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
  • What problems confronted Mexican Americans after the Mexican War?

2. Go over homework guided reading worksheet while discussing the section.

3. cover the following people and terms while discussing the section: James K. Polk, Zachary Taylor, John Slidell, Stephen Kearny, John C. Fremont, Bear Flag Revolt, Winfield Scott, Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexican Cession, Gadsden Purchase

Homework: Read section 3 and complete guided reading worksheet.

Friday:

1. Enrichment: Mexican American War video series Parts 1-6 @

  • Students will take running notes while watching the series focusing on information that may not have been included in the text.

2. Closing summary:

  • What issues led to the Mexican War?
  • What present-day states and parts of states did the U.S. acquire as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the Gadsden Purchase?

Extension for Challenged Students:

  • Write an editorial expressing your views on whether the U.S. should have fought the Mexican War. Consider (1) how Texas’s independence affected its relationship with U.S. and Mexico, (2) how the annexation of Texas was connected to the outbreak of the Mexican War, and (3) the outcome of the Mexican War