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For any teacher of American History, The Lewis and Clark Expedition is a watershed event that should be shared with your learners. This is a very good lesson on the Expedition, and the events that led up to it; including The Lousisiana Purchase. Learners engage in streamed video, hands-on activities, and cooperative learning in order to gain an understanding of one of the most amazing journeys ever taken.

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

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lewis and clark, westward expansion, westward movement, louisiana territory, social studies
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Grade
5th - 9th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategies
Modeling
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Video

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