Grade 5 Lesson at a Glance: Chapter 20, Lesson 1

Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
America Will Be

Lesson at a Glance
Chapter 20, Lesson 1: Changes on the Great Plains (pp. 504-507)

The Big Idea
Framework Concept: Change and Conflict As American settlers moved west in large numbers, the Plains Indians fought a losing battle to preserve their way of life.

Before students read the lesson, ask them what they think of when they hear "the Great Plains." Record their responses on the board. Later, after students have read the lesson, ask them if their impression of this part of the country has changed.

Review with students what they learned in previous chapters about the relations between the American Indians and settlers. Create a K-W-L chart on the board. Fill in the Know column with what students already have learned about relations between American Indians and settlers. Fill in the second column with what students Want to learn about the topic. Finally, complete the chart by filling in what students Learned about the topic after reading the material.

Lesson Outline
Use the Lesson Outline to preview the content of the lesson. You may wish to print it for your students as a guide during reading.

Check for Understanding

Ask students to think about what life may have been like for the American Indians living on the Great Plains. Then have them think of what life was like for the settlers. Have each student create a Compare and Contrast chart to show how the lives of these groups were alike and different. Encourage them to use the text as a guide.
Have students look at the paintings on pages 505 and 506. Then have each student create their own picture showing a scene from life on the Great Plains.

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