1. Lesson Objectives
To identify the key geographical areas of ‘The American West’
To identify the main features of the geography climate and vegetation of North America and understand the barriers to expansion (4 natural boundaries)
To explain the concept of the idea of the ‘Great American Desert’.

2. Geography

3. An Obstinate Ocean of Grass

4. Natural Boundaries

6. The Plains Indians
Why had they
settled on
the Plains?

7. Sort out the reasons into push and pull factors

8. Did you get them right?

9. Homework: Describe America to a friend – why has it been difficult to cross – what natural boundaries have you had to cross?
Dear …
America is amazing…

10. What 3 key problems can you think of for the journey West?