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Changes in the Missouri River
Students explore Missouri River by using Internet and other resources, discuss the Missouri River and its changes, and post their findings on Blackboard Discussion Board. 4. Make inferences on the causes and impact of changes on the...
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Discovering Lewis & Clark: Kansas Cities on the Kaw
Learn about Lewis and Clark's exploration in 1804 of the area where the Kansas River joins the Missouri.
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Discovering Lewis & Clark: Milk River
Discover facts about the valley of the river Lewis and Clark named Milk and read about their observations.
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Discovering Lewis & Clark: Measuring the Falls
This entry from William Clark's journals outlines the importance of the falls of the Missouri in the expedition of Lewis and Clark.
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Discovering Lewis & Clark: Portage Route Survey
Features an example of a route survey conducted by William Clark in 1805 of the falls, rapids, cascades and ravines from the lower portage camp to the upper falls (Black Eagle) and beyond, using a circumferentor (surveyor's compass) to...
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Discovering Lewis & Clark: Geography
How did Lewis and Clark map the unknown lands? Learn how they marked the territory using mental mapping, Indian spatial concepts, and formal navigation.
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Pbs: Lewis and Clark and Native Americans, Part Two
A great site for a lesson plan looking at the geography of where the Dakota Sioux lived and the impact on their way of life brought about by the Corps of Discovery. Online resources are provided as well as lesson plans, teaching...
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The Weekly South Dakotan: South Dakota History for 4th Grade
From the very beginning and through the twentieth century, this comprehensive collection of lessons will enrich students studying the history in between and the effects on South Dakota.
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Arabia Steamboat Story
The story of the Arabia is tragic; however, the adventure of the rediscovery of the steamboat is fascinating. Take a glimpse back in time at the cargo brought back to life: French perfume, guns, bottles, buttons, and bells; all items...
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Discovering Lewis & Clark: The Big Muddy Joins the Mighty Miss
Discover interesting facts about the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers during the time of Lewis and Clark through maps.
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Discovering Lewis & Clark: Mouth of the Missouri
This article takes a look at the Lewis and Clark Expedition's exploration of the area around the mouth of the Missouri River.
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Discovering Lewis & Clark: The Osage Joins the Missouri
Provides details of Lewis and Clark's visit to the Osage River territory in June 1804.
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Discovering Lewis & Clark: The Missouri: Habits & Eccentricities
Take a closer look at the "Big Muddy" and all its peculiarities. Learn about the personality of the Missouri River from the days of Lewis and Clark up to today.
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Discovering Lewis & Clark: Cornfed River
Article depicts Lewis and Clark's adventures in the Missouri river flood plain in 1804.
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Discovering Lewis & Clark: The Mouth of the Yellowstone River
Learn about the Corps of Discovery's march to the Yellowstone river in the early 1800s.
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Discovering Lewis & Clark: Judith River
Read about the discovery of the Judith River named by William Clark in 1805 in honor of his future wife.
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Pbs: Lewis and Clark: Teton Sioux Indians
A look at the hostile encounter between the Teton Sioux and the men of the Corps of Discovery on their voyage up the Missouri River in 1804. From PBS.
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Montana History and Prehistory: Steamboating on the Missouri River
Traveling West was never easy! Here is a good description of the many ways people traveled. Of particular note is the paragraph on the steamboat crews.
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Pbs Learning Media: Montana: Lewis and Clark Find the Great Falls of the Missouri River
This lesson gives students an introduction to the state of Montana. Students will be introduced to key events and people from Montana, as well as learn how boundaries are established and maintained, and how culture influences one's...
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River Systems of the World
Find statistics about the many river systems of the world. Includes facts such as length, drainage area, cities, notable tributaries, and more. Also provides links to sites about some of the rivers.