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We're Going on a Bison Hunt

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Students examine significance of Louisiana Purchase and the journey of Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery, and compose journal entry to demonstrate their knowledge of the use of the American bison as a resource to both the Corps and American Indians.

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bison, the lewis and clark expedition, the louisiana purchase

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bison, lewis and clark, louisiana purchase, english language arts
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Grade
K
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English Language Arts
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4 days
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