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The Hunter-Dunbar Expedition of 1804-1805 Lesson PlanThe Hunter-Dunbar Expedition of 1804-1805 Lesson Plan
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The Hunter-Dunbar Expedition of 1804-1805

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Students explain the origins of the Hunter-Dunbar Expedition and why it was so important. They map George Hunter and William Dunbar's expedition route on the Ouachita River and examine excerpts of George Hunter's journal.

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george hunter, hunter-dunbar expedition, ouachita river, william dunbar, social studies
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 day
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