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Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation: Lewis and Clark Expedition 1803 1806 WebsiteLewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation: Lewis and Clark Expedition 1803 1806 Website
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Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation: Lewis and Clark Expedition 1803 1806

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A comprehensive site on the exploration of Lewis and Clark sponsored by the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation. Includes a history of the excursion as well as hyperlinks to other sites. One particularly enjoyable section in the section, "We Proceeded On," is the article, "A Salute to the Ingenious Spelling and Grammar of William Clark."

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meriwether lewis

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corps of discovery, lewis and clark expedition, william clark, journals of lewis and clark, lewis and clark expedition, 1804-1806

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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In this Lewis and Clark scavenger hunt activity, students participate in an Internet scavenger hunt to answer five questions regarding the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Native Americans of the Lewis and Clark Trail

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As part of a study of the Corps of Discovery expedition, class groups research the different Native American tribes Lewis and Clark encountered on their journey and share their findings with the class.
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Pbs: Lewis and Clark: Inside the Corps: To Equip an Expedition

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This site highlights a list of a sample of the items Meriwether Lewis began to collect for the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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Lewis and Clark's Expedition to the Complex West

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Lewis and Clark's famous expedition is a prime example of the United States' westward expansion. Aspiring historians examine maps from Lewis and Clark's journey, as well as discuss their interactions with Native American tribes. The...
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Instructional Video

The True Story of Sacajawea

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The story of Sacajawea's incredible role as the guide in the Lewis and Clark expedition across America is captured in this engaging, animated video. Learn about the efforts she took to support the explorers, including translating,...
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Lewis and Clark's Journey West: A Timeline Activity

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Students complete a scavenger hunt which highlights events on the journey by Lewis and Clark. Using the internet and journals, they identify events on the journey and places them on a timeline. They complete a worksheet as well to end...
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Lewis and Clark and the Native Americans

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Students practice using maps and identifying landmarks on the Lewis and Clark expedition. They research Lewis and Clark's relationship with the Native Americans and report their findings to the class. They identify the impact of the...
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National Park Service: Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

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Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is approximately 4,900 miles long, extending from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the mouth of the Columbia River, near present day Astoria, Oregon. It connects 16 states. Today, visitors can follow...
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Lewis and Clark: Maps of Exploration 1507 1814

University of Virginia
An online resource from the University of Virginia Library. This exhibition includes maps, documents, and a great overview map collections from the first images of the New World to maps from the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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Virginia Center for Digital History: Roots of Lewis and Clark

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Site that links numerous projects together to commemorate the Lewis and Clark expedition. Includes letters, documentary and early writings on the travels. There are a few links which may no longer work.
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