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Genesis Rawls Internet Search


 * Kid Info website:** []
 * Summary: an educational website to help students learn what life was like as a pioneer and about the history behind Westward Expansion. This reference resource gives not only students but teachers and parents the opportunity to read facts and learn the history behind imperative events such as Famous Western Trails, Pioneer Life, the Railroads of the Old West and the California Gold Rush**.**
 * The American West:** []
 * Summary: A combination of various study guides, educational stories, helpful sites and links, facts, poetry, biographies about famous pioneers and historical events to help students learn through fun activities regarding the Westward Expansion.


 * Best of History Websites:** []
 * Summary: An EdTechTeacher Resource that includes additional westward expansion websites, useful lesson plans, teacher guides and activities when informing students about historical events and settlement through various games, animations and videos pertaining to the Westward Expansion.

Melanie Carlisle's Internet Search 1) [] This was the coolest game!! You are invited to “travel west” with Lewis and Clark…and make decisions as you go. Interactive and very fun! 2) [] This site is very cool and informational. Students can learn about Native Americans, explorers, missionaries, fur traders, and even French Canadians. There are even immigrant lists and photographs of real people that came to the area! 3) [] This website has a ton of information on the Oregon Trail. It has information about the trail itself, historic sites you can visit, fantastic facts (my personal favorite!) and even a trail archive.

Stefanie Preston's Internet Search Discovering Lewis and Clark [] This is an interactive website that is dedicated to the Lewis and Clark expedition. There are pictures, journal entries, geography, native nations, issues and values, and the expedition. Through the trail routes, students can see what they saw in living color. There is a wealth of information that discusses the state of the nation and what was going on in the country. There are videos to show the way of life during that time, such as a candle making lesson.

Teach US History.org [] This site has a wealth of information regarding US History. There are a great number of primary sources for both teacher and student to use. For the teachers, there are lesson plans, background materials, media presentations that assist teachers in presenting history facts and concepts to students.

Pioneers [] This website is designed for children and is all about the pioneers. Each section is the answer to a question, such as: Who were the Pioneers? What did they take with them? What were their lives like on the trail? There are a multitude of activities such as quizzes, recipes, packing a wagon, and listening to music. It provides literature that helps students learn more about the pioneers. There is a glossary so students can learn about terms and items used during that time period. There are also links to other sites that students may find informative.