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Animals Lewis and Clark Encountered Lesson PlanAnimals Lewis and Clark Encountered Lesson Plan
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Animals Lewis and Clark Encountered

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Learners conduct research on an animal Lewis and Clark encountered on their journey, compare numerous factors from past and present, and report findings to other groups by web page or discussion board.

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the lewis and clark expedition

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lewis and clark, science
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Lewis and Clark and the Native Americans

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The True Story of Sacajawea

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Montana Kids: Lewis & Clark

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Here you can find all kinds of great information about Lewis & Clark and their discoveries! Read biographies of Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea; find out about 23 major discovery points in Montana; and learn all about the plants and...
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Lewis and Clark's Journey West: A Timeline Activity

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