Whole lesson on Mormon migration. Acts as the second lesson on the Mormons - how successful were they in setting up in Utah? What did they do to create a life there. (Also contains an exam question)

Whole lesson on the Oregon Trail and the Donner Party.

Whole lesson on Native American's way of life, beliefs, importance of the buffalo etc.

Whole lesson on conflict between the Plains Indians and the settlers. Explanation of the Fort Laramie Treaty and its importance.

Whole lesson on the term 'the wild west' and where it comes from. Also linked in with advancements on lawlessness.

Whole lesson on Mormon migration and the issues they faced.

Whole lesson on what the narrative question is and how to answer it.

Whole lesson on homesteaders, who they were and how they lived. Also activities on the advances in farming.

Whole lesson on the importance of the buffalo with exam question.

Whole lesson on what a cowboy was and how and why their role developed. Includes information on the cattle industry and ranches.

Introduction to the American West. Includes exam info, Native American information, timeline and the Geography of the West. Quite a lot of information - could potentially be done in two lessons depending on ability/timings.

Whole lesson on how to answer the consequence question.

Whole lesson on how to answer the importance question.

Whole lesson on what the cattle industry was, how and why it grew and discussion of what a cow town was.

Second lesson on the 'wild west' and what was around for people to form the opinion that the West was wild. Also what type of law enforcement was developed to tackle crime issues.

Whole lesson on how farming developed. What were issues farmers faced on the Great Plains and how did they overcome these issues.

Whole lesson on what types of crimes were around during this time and how they were tackled.

Whole lesson on the Civil War and its link to homesteading and what the Homestead Act was.

Whole lesson on the Transcontinental railroad, its importance and the link to migration.

Whole lesson on government attitudes/policies.

Whole lesson on reasons for travelling West/The Gold Rush.