Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. National Park Service Search Exiting nps.gov Rate the Lesson Plan Student Activities The Legacy of the Homestead Act Grade Level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade Subject: Literacy and Language Arts Common Core Standards: 6.W.2.b, 6.W.4, 7.W.2.b, 7.W.4, 8.W.2.b, 8.W.4 In "The Legacy of the Homestead Act,"