Madonnas of the Trail— A Celebration of Westward Movement

GeoHistory
GeoLiteracy
Legacy
Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
In this lesson, students will learn the location and significance of the Madonna of the Trail statues. They will practice mapping skills and use technology to research and create a visual presentation.
Author: 
Dennis Rees
Grade Range: 
5
Duration: 
3-5 class periods
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
Standards
National Geography Standards: 
1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information
4: The physical and human characteristics of places
9: The characteristics, distribution and migration of human populations
12: The processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement
17: How to apply geography to interpret the past