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Philadelphia's Important Contribution to the Lewis and Clark Expedition Lesson PlanPhiladelphia's Important Contribution to the Lewis and Clark Expedition Lesson Plan
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Philadelphia's Important Contribution to the Lewis and Clark Expedition

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Students analyze a primary source document (Jefferson's secret letter to Congress) and identify its objectives through the aid of focus questions. They complete a graphic organizer and write an article summarizing Philadelphia's contributions.

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thomas jefferson, united states presidents, expeditions, the lewis and clark expedition

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expedition, lewis and clark, thomas jefferson, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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Research

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