West Coast USA : History & Battlefields
[Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5 - A Level]
Travel to LA, Arizona and Phoenix to find out more about the American West during 1840 - 1895. Incredible landscapes form the backdrop to your trip and help pupils to imagine what life was like on the wild frontier. Customs, legends and ghost towns are perfect learning tools for young historians.
Subject Focus:
- The Great Plains
- Native American Tribes
- Early Settlers, Ranchers and Frontiersmen
- The Battle of Little Bighorn
- The Battle for the Plains
Student Outcomes:
- Learn more about Native American customs, tribes and legends
- Discover how the battle for the plains was finally resolved
- Find out why the Great Plains migration is such an important moment in American history
- See some amazing natural landscapes including the Grand Canyon
- Help with studies through enjoyable and memorable first-hand experiences
