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Over the Rivers and Through the Woods

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Sixth graders examine the purpose of the keelboat used by the Corps of Discovery on the Lewis and Clark expedition. They assess its strengths and weaknesses for navigating different rivers, and describe its overall purpose for the Expedition.

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the corps of discovery, the lewis and clark expedition, expeditions

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corps of discovery, expedition, keelboat, lewis and clark, navigation, social studies
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Grade
6th
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Social Studies & History
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3 days
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