Westward Expansion:The Five Themes of Geography

*NJCCCS: 6.1.8.B.4  Assess the impact of the Louisiana Purchase and westen exploration on the expansion and economic development of the U.S.

*CCSS: SL 5.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

• Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.
  
• Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  
• Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.
  
• Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussions.

*CCSS: SL 5.5 Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.

*CCSS: RI.5.5. Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts.