Birds Observed by Lewis and Clark

Learners view video clips of various aspects of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. They "explore" the schoolyard and record observations, as mapmakers and notetakers, just like Lewis and Clark did on their journey.

Students investigate the function of wathersheds and weather while they follow Lewis and Clark on their jouney west. They also create a map using acurate measurements and build a model watershed.

Young scholars identify and classify the animals Lewis and Clark encountered as they explored the western U.S. As Lewis or Clark, they write a description of their first "encounter" with the animal.

In this facts about the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition online interactive activity, students read information and observe a map of the Louisiana Purchase to answer questions showing their comprehension skills....

Students identify animals observed by Lewis and Clark while evaluating the animal's habitat and describing the animal's behavior. Students construct a food web mobile to illustrate the animal's position in the food web in the 19th...

Students examine the craft of cartography and how the Lewis and Clark expedition created and used maps. They analyze maps, read a handout, create a map, participate in a mini expedition and map out a route based on travel directions,...

Students explore how physical and human geography features effected Lewis and Clark's expedition by using the Lewis and Clark Digital Discovery Web site.

Students focus on the great Sacagawea who acted as a guide for Lewis and Clark. They gain an insight of her life and contributions as a guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark.

Students examine the journey out west by Lewis and Clark. Using a cipher from President Jefferson, they solve a code he gave to the explorers before setting out on their exploration. They share his message with the class and state...

Students conduct research to find references to plants or animals and their uses by Lewis & Clark's Corps of Discovery by using materials available such as journals, books, internet sources, library materials. Groups create a...