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

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.

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.

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.

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.