Westward Expansion: Mormon Pioneer Trail

These sites are about the Mormon Pioneer Trail. Included is information about why the pioneers traveled west, the conditions of the trail, and how long the journeys took. Resources include journals kept by the pioneers, interactive maps, and lesson plans. There are links to Westward Expansion eTheme resources on Trails West and Pioneers of the Frontier.

教育标准

• 3,
• 4,
• 5,
• 6

申请州标准

• Utah Pioneers

  Here is a quick overview of the Utah Pioneers for young students.

  翻译主题
• Map of the Mormon Pioneer Trail

  This is a simple map showing the Mormon Pioneer Trail.

  翻译主题
• The Pioneer Story

  Click on "Start the Trail from the Beginning" for a detailed account of the Mormon Pioneer Trail. Includes diary excerpts from actual pioneers on the trail. NOTE: This site was created by the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter Day Saints and includes some religious language, as well as links to sites with information about this religion.

  翻译主题
• Lesson Plan: Utah Education Network

  This 3rd grade social studies lesson plan describes a lesson to help students learn map reading skills using the Mormon Trail.

  翻译主题
• Lesson Plan: Utah Education Network

  This 4th grade social studies lesson plan focuses students on understanding the pioneers experience of the Mormon Trail journey.

  翻译主题
• Historical Pioneer Biographies

  Here are biographies of many of the Mormon Pioneers. Also includes journals written by the pioneers, lesson plans, and related audio and video.

  翻译主题
• Utah History Encyclopedia

  Read about Utah's section of the Mormon Pioneer Trail.

  翻译主题
• Call of the West

  This PBS site contains information about why the Mormon Pioneers left Illinois to make the trek west.

  翻译主题
• The Barren Rock

  Read about why Brigham Young decided the Mormons should make the journey to Utah.

  翻译主题
• eThemes Resource: Westward Expansion: Trails West

  These sites are about the Santa Fe, Overland, California, and the Mormon Pioneer trails. See pictures of the West in the 1800s and study maps of the trails. Read about life along the trails. Includes eThemes resources on the Oregon Trail and covered wagons. Watch a video on Arrow Rock, a stopping point on the way West.

  翻译主题
• eThemes Resource: Westward Expansion: Pioneers of the Frontier

  These sites focus on the American westward expansion during the 1800s. Includes information about the men, women, and children who came West. Learn about Kit Carson, Marcus and Narcissa Whitman, and more. There is a Missouri Heritage video about Westward expansion.

  翻译主题

翻译链接

• MO
  • 1.2
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.7
  • 2
  • 3
  • 3.8
  • 4.1
  • 4.3

翻译本页

创建日期: 2004年6月17日 11:13 | 更新日期: 2012年8月21日 16:48