The Lewis and Clark Expedition

Students explore with Lewis and Clark. In this research skills instructional activity, students analyze primary and secondary source links to study the accomplishments of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Students use their findings to...

Young scholars investigate U.S. History by defining the voyages of Lewis and Clark. In this famous explorers lesson plan, students analyze the American Indian's point of view of European exploration by watching an educational DVD. Young...

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this research skills lesson plan, students research the death of Meriwether Lewis using forensic evidence presented in primary...

Students travel with the Corps of Discovery. In this Lewis and Clark Expedition lesson plan, students watch the PBS video about the expedition and then research the details of the expedition and review the expedition routes.

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.

How did Native Americans react to the arrival of the Lewis and Clark expedition? Here, learners review excerpts of journal entries that chronicle the arrival of the Corps of Discovery to the Shoshone and Blackfeet tribes. Your young...

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,...

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...

Students consider the role of Sacagawea as part of the Corps of Discovery. For this Lewis and Clark expedition lesson, students discover details about Sacagawea's wampum belt and then create their own wampum belts using their computer...

What is a natural resource, and what resources did the Lewis and Clark expedition seek? After reading an article on the mapping of the west, learners get into small groups to discuss the important natural resources of the period. They...