Early+Explorers+to+Kentucky


 * __Unit 2__**

Show the map on page 58 emphasizing that colonists lived mostly in the area easy of the Appalachian Mountains. Many colonists wanted to move west but it was dangerous because the area was populated by Native Americans.
 * __Lesson 1__**

Have the students only read the sub titles of each section (//Why explore Kentucky?, French Claims, British Explorers,A Breakthrough, Ready to Fight,War over Land//, //Order from the King)// and use a story board graphic organizer or post on a projector or white board to see if students can describe the early history of the settlement of Kentucky based on inferences form the subtitles. This could be a good opportunity to review text features of non-fiction. Have a whole class discussion on what they can infer from those subtitles. After the discussion, have groups of students read a section and share in a jigsaw manner to see if the class' predictions were correct.

Show the images of Daniel Boone below. Save the images by right clicking and choosing "Save Image As"
 * __Lesson 2__**



Have the students do an "Act it Out" with the images. Students will play the roles of the individuals in the images. Aftet they choos etheir roles, have them read pages72-73. After reading, have them pose in front of the class and ask them questions as the characters. They must think and act just like Boone and his fellow explorers.

Have the students read 74-77 in pairs. Have the pairs creat a poster that would persuade settlers to Fort Boonesborough or Fort Harrodsburg so that they may attract more settlers. Have the students show the history, daily life and geography. Be sure to include images, drawing, maps or other visuals.
 * __Lesson 3 (2-3 days)__**

Project or have the students explore [] to see what Fort Boonesborough looks like today. It also has photos of recreations and reinactments at the park today.