WOUNDED KNEE MASSACRE Westward Expansion TIMELINE Station (PDF & DIGITAL)

🪶 The Massacre at Wounded Knee – Timeline Activity

Allow your students to explore one of the most significant and tragic events of the Westward Expansion era — The Massacre at Wounded Knee — through an engaging and interactive timeline activity.

This resource helps students better understand the sequence of events, key figures, and lasting impact of Wounded Knee in U.S. history.

✨ What’s Included:

• PDF Version — perfect for print-and-go classroom use
• Google Slides Version — ideal for virtual, hybrid, or 1:1 learning
• (Access the Google version via the link provided on the final page of the PDF)

💡 “Stations” Option for Learning:

Use this activity in a stations (centers) setup!

Students rotate between stations, spending a set amount of time at each one while engaging with historical materials. This resource works well for:

• Launching a new unit
• Deepening understanding of a topic already studied
• Reviewing multiple topics in an interactive way

You can also mix and match with other resources to create a full Westward Expansion stations rotation!

🧠 Why Teachers Love It:

• NO PREP and READY TO GO
• Perfect for sub plans, small groups, or independent work
• Great for textbook-free learning
• Works beautifully as a quick in-class activity or homework assignment
• Helps students build chronological thinking and historical understanding

Just print and go — and let your students explore history through discovery, collaboration, and critical thinking!