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Title:
| Westward Expansion: Mormon Pioneer Trail |
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Description:
| 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. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Utah Pioneers
Here is a quick overview of the Utah Pioneers for young students.
Map of the Mormon Pioneer Trail
This is a simple map showing the Mormon Pioneer Trail.
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.
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.
Lesson Plan: Utah Education Network
This 4th grade social studies lesson plan focuses students on understanding the pioneers experience of the Mormon Trail journey.
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.
Utah History Encyclopedia
Read about Utah's section of the Mormon Pioneer Trail.
Call of the West
This PBS site contains information about why the Mormon Pioneers left Illinois to make the trek west.
The Barren Rock
Read about why Brigham Young decided the Mormons should make the journey to Utah.
Mormon Trail Map
Here is a map of the Mormon Pioneer Trail.
Mormon Trail Essay
Read the story of the Mormon Pioneers.
The Mormon Pioneer Trail
Read about the trail and the pioneers experiences. Scroll down the page and read how they used spinning wheels and handcarts during their journey.
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.
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.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 3.8, 4.1, 4.3, 3, 2
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