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- 5th - 8th
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Students recognize that, beginning with the Louisiana Purchase, the new United States expanded westward, and to describe the adventures and hardships faced by explorers such as Meriwether Lewis and iam Clark. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students interpret a map of the West as it was known at the time, learn what President Thomas Jefferson asked Meriwether Lewis to accomplish, and explain why the expedition was important for the future of the country. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students use the geographic inquiry process, examine selected memorials and their components, and create dioramas representing contributions of Native Americans, African Americans, and Lewis & Clark. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students become familiar with the conditions facing the members of the Expedition in the early 1800's, as well as the causes and consequences of the Expedition. They describe the conditions of the land in the 1800's and during the expedition. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students examine the purpose of the keelboat used by the Corps of Discovery on the Lewis and Clark expedition. They assess its strengths and weaknesses for navigating different rivers, and describe its overall purpose for the Expedition. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research the people that Lewis and Clark encountered on their expedition. In small groups, they conduct research on a group of Native Americans, answer research questions, and contribute information to a class chart comparing and contrasting the various American Indian Nations. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students examine the historical context and trace the path followed by the Corp of Discovery. They explore the mental, physical, and geographical challenges of the expedition. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the Lewis and Clark expedition by doing internet research, observing PowerPoint presentations, completing worksheets and on-line activities. They create a PowerPoint presentation in groups of two or three to present to their classmates. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students experience and appreciate the early development of South Dakota. They research and discuss Lewis and Clark's Journey from St. Louis Missouri to the Pacific Ocean and back again. Students explore our nation's western expansion. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students examine the cultures of early American Indians in North America and how geographic characteristics impacted the development of American Indian cultures. Students discuss Lewis and Clark, their journey, the Plains Indians, and the Clatsop Indians before conducting research on the two types of Indians. Full Review »

