1. Westward Expansion
Postcards

2. Step 1 Imagine you are moving west
You may be on the road or you may have already set up a home in the frontier
You need to choose a specific place
You may use your textbook, encyclopedia, valid & credible internet sources to get ideas
Possible places:
Oregon Country, Texas Country, Louisiana, New Mexico, California

3. Step 2
Write a letter to a friend /family member back east telling them about your experience so far.
Should be 7-10 sentences and accurately portray the experience of someone at the time and place

4. Step 3
Colorfully decorate the blank side of your index card with a picture depicting either your new home or one of your experiences.
Write neatly your letter on the other side of your index card.

5. Grading Total of 25 points. 10 = accurate letter
10 = colorful postcard design
5 = neatness