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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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- 9th - 12th
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Students ask Meriwether Lewis questions about the specific goals of the expedition in an exclusive interview granted by the explorer. They pose five questions and then, using the journals of the expedition, prepare Lewis' response. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research and describe the stories of Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis and iam Clark. They analyze historical sources from different points of view and present an analysis of two historical contexts. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students examine the expedition taken by Meriwether Lewis and iam Clark. They answer questions related to the reading and plot their route on a map. They also examine Sacajawea's role on the expedition. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students read parts of the Journals of Lewis and Clark focusing on the descriptive writing of Meriwether Lewis. They examine pictures of animal and plant species, and listen to nature tapes. They simulate the experience of the explorers on their journey by completing journal entries which include at least three drawings. 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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- 8th - 12th
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Students research the mysterious death of Meriwether Lewis. They develop their own conclusions regarding the death. Students compare how Lewis' death would be handled today by a crime scene investigation team. Students present their decisions to the class. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students use NebraskAcess to access information from Wilson Biographies to complete a fact book about Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Sacagawea, and Thomas Jefferson. They use NebraskAccess to find books on WorldCat about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Full Review »
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