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The Lewis and Clark Expedition Lesson PlanThe Lewis and Clark Expedition Lesson Plan
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition

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Students examine journals and documents to investigate Lewis and Clark's explorations and how they relate to the concept of Manifest Destiny. They consider the impact of modern civilization to some of the areas Lewis and Clark wrote about.

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manifest destiny, westward expansion, the american west, the lewis and clark expedition, the louisiana purchase

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lewis and clark, louisiana purchase, manifest destiny, social studies
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Resource Details

Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
Technology
Video

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