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Reconstruct the economic, social and political history of West Virginia through the use of primary source documents.

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Analyze the moral, ethical and legal tensions that led to the creation of the new state of West Virginia and how those tensions were resolved.

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I can describe the main reasons why West Virginia became a separate state.

I can identify and explain moral, ethical, and legal tensions that led to statehood.

I can give examples of how these tensions were resolved.

I can use evidence from sources to support my explanations.

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Sequence the events that led to the formation of the state of West Virginia (e.g., timeline).

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I can work with my group to research, organize, and present key events that led to the formation of West Virginia using a timeline.

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I can watch a video and take notes on important events about West Virginia’s statehood.

I can research one assigned event with my group and find key facts (date, people involved, importance).

I can help my class put all events in the correct order on our timeline.

I can write or say a short explanation for our event and why it mattered.

I can contribute to making a clear, neat, and accurate timeline with my group.

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Lesson Plan: USE THE EDITED VIDEO ON NEARPOD, DO NOT GOOGLE THE VIDEO- IT HAS BEEN EDITED FOR CONTENT

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Lesson Plan: USE THE EDITED VIDEO ON NEARPOD, DO NOT GOOGLE THE VIDEO- IT HAS BEEN EDITED FOR CONTENT

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I can use primary source documents to explain how West Virginia’s economy, society, and government changed over time.

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I can identify different types of primary sources (like letters, photos, maps, or government records).

I can use information from these sources to describe important events in West Virginia’s history.

I can explain how these events affected West Virginia’s economy, society, and government.

I can share my findings in writing, discussion, or a presentation.

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Exploring WV's Past with Clues from History

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Exploring WV's Past with Clues from History

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Lesson using primary sources to notice, think and wonder about life, economy and laws in WV.

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Exploring WV's Past with Clues from History

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WVRHC's growing online collection of 50,000+ historic images pertaining to West Virginia and the central Appalachian region, digitized from the Center's extensive physical collection.

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Economic History of WV Through Primary Sources

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Economic History of WV Through Primary Sources

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Economic History of WV Through Primary Sources

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Accurately compare eastern and western Virginia’s views using a graphic organizer.

Identify at least one moral, one ethical, and one legal tension in class discussion or writing.

Clearly explain the legal steps for West Virginia’s statehood.

Analyze a primary source and explain what it reveals about the tensions.

Create a project (poster, letter, skit, etc.) that demonstrates understanding of the causes and resolution of West Virginia’s statehood, with supporting reasons or evidence.

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Teacher-Read Story: West Virginia’s Big Decision

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Teacher-Read Story: West Virginia’s Big Decision

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Teacher-Read Story: West Virginia’s Big Decision

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Primary Sources Student Analysis Activity

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Primary Sources Student Analysis Activity

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Group Simulation Materials: Should We Stay or Go?

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Group Simulation Materials: Should We Stay or Go?

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Group Simulation Materials: Should We Stay or Go?

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Check out this A5 (Landscape) designed by Sherea Singer.

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🏞️ West Virginia Jobs: Primary Source Detective! 🕵️‍♂️