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Focus: Territorial Conflict, Diplomacy, and the Shifting Frontier
Focus: Territorial Conflict, Diplomacy, and the Shifting Frontier
Guided by Standard HSS 8.8.6, this resource collection deconstructs the political and military events that led to the expansion of U.S. borders into the Southwest. The curriculum utilizes a Puzzle Pack for key term reinforcement—specifically focusing on the Texas Revolution, the annexation of Texas, and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo—and an interactive Trivia Game to analyze the causes and consequences of the Mexican-American War. Students synthesize these "Independence and War" concepts through a PBL Choice Board that includes infographic creation, video reporting, and comic strip storytelling. By analyzing the complex motivations behind territorial gain, learners engage with essential questions regarding national policy, sovereignty, and the long-term impact of border shifts, ensuring a "Radiant" and differentiated educational experience.
Column 1: Puzzle Pack
Foundational Literacy
Puzzle Pack is where the learning starts. Use the informational text article and visual vocabulary puzzles (crossword, word search, maze) to build the core knowledge base for the unit.
Column 2: Trivia Game
Practice & Test
Designed for high-speed review to keep classroom pace fun. This resource is cast to the whole class for active social practice, followed by a formal test for individual accountability.
Column 3: PBL Choice Board
Summative Assessment
Our alternate assessment solution. Includes 6 creative project options with rubrics and step-by-step instructions to ensure built-in differentiation for every student.
Column 4: 20% Off Bundles
The Complete Solution
Includes the puzzle pack, trivia game, and choice board. This bundle fulfills every stage of the lesson—from introduction to assessment—in print or digital formats.
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