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Lewis and Clark: Prized Possession Lesson PlanLewis and Clark: Prized Possession Lesson Plan
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Lewis and Clark: Prized Possession

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Students create a Sacagawea-inspired wampum belt. In this Native-American lesson, students study Sacagawea and her influence on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Students learn about wampum and prized possessions and work in groups to create a unique bead pattern. Then students work individually to create a wampum belt using with strings and beads.

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sacagawea, the lewis and clark expedition, wampum

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lewis & clark, natie americans, sacagawea, wampum, social studies
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
4 days
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Project-Based Learning
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