Ever wondered why there is a West Virginia but not an East Virginia? The resource answers questions like this one and more as it takes an in-depth and detailed look at the history of West Virginia and how it became a state. Several worksheets ask pupils to answer questions after viewing an online exhibit as well as analyze primary source photographs.

Concepts

west virginia, west virginia history, virginia, virginia history, presidential elections, secession, civil war, the united states civil war, causes of the civil war

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Because the resource focuses so much on West Virginia history, it works well for a class exploring the state's history or as an in-depth unit about the different states in the United States
• If possible, take learners on a field trip to some of the locations in West Virginia.
• Use Google Maps to view the locations virtually

Classroom Considerations

• Requires access to a device with an Internet connection

Pros

• Includes answer keys for easy and quick grading
• Works well for flipped classroom assignments and independent class work days

Cons

• Lacks class discussion, games, or other interactive content

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.4 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.4 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.4