Lewis and Clark Expedition: Louisiana Purchase and Exploring the West
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| Lewis and Clark Expedition: Louisiana Purchase and Exploring the West |
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Description:
| Learn about Corps of Discovery led by Lewis and Clark and their journey that began in Missouri. View the Louisiana Purchase and other documents from that time period. Includes two eMINTS WebQuests on Lewis and Clark as well as a video from the Finding Missouri: Our History and Heritage series. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| Lewis and Clark Trail
You can read a short biography of the explorers, take a virutal tour, and play a trivia game. You can also click on state names to learn about the expedition there.
Discovering Lewis and Clark
This site has extensive information on the history of Lewis and Clark. Select "Preparation," "Exploration," or "The Return Trip" to learn more.
Roster of Lewis and Clark
This is a list of those who began the expedition with the Corps of Discovery.
Activated Travel Map
Click "Begin Journey" for an explanation with maps of four different places that Lewis and Clark traveled through.
Lewis and Clark Expedition Lesson Plan
Click on the links to view these primary documents relating to Lewis and Clark.
ThinkQuest: The End of the Trail
This student-created site is about the last part of Lewis and Clark's trip West.
National Geographic: Go West Across America with Lewis and Clark
This interactive adventure puts you into the Corps of Discovery to make decisions on the journey.
National Geographic: Lewis and Clark Online Base Camp
Click on the thumbnail pictures to learn more about the land along the trail.
PBS: William Clark
Read about the life of this explorer.
PBS: Meriwether Lewis
Read about the life of this explorer.
PBS: Events in the West
Here is a timeline of the major events in U.S. history from 1800-1820, including Lewis and Clark's journey.
PBS: Lewis and Clark
Great information about their journey. Click on "The Archive" for maps, journals, and a timeline. "Living History" includes audio of experts talking about the Corps of Discovery. "Classroom Resources" contains an interactive story.
PBS: American Field Guide
Enter "Lewis and Clark" in the search box for a list of links to online video clips that contain information about the Corps of Discovery. The links direct you to the specific spot in the movie that talks about Lewis or Clark.
The Lewis and Clark Journey of Discovery
This site has curriculum guides for kindergarten through seventh grade. Click on the links at the top for a timeline and activities including games and quizzes.
Lewis and Clark: The National Bicentennial Exhibition
Click on "Launch the Online Exhibition" to see maps, artifacts, and video clips on several themes relating to the Corps of Discovery. NOTE: Some of the exhibit themes may be slow to open.
Quia: Lewis and Clark
Use this one- or two-player game to test your knowledge on the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Scholastic: Lewis and Clark
Here are several activities dealing with Lewis and Clark. Includes audio interviews from reenactments of some Lewis and Clark events.
America's Library: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Here are several short articles about Lewis and Clark.
The Louisiana Purchase
This site includes information about the people involved in the Louisiana Purchase. Also includes links to a lesson plan, worksheet, and a game. NOTE: The link to the actual treaty is broken, and the site includes ads.
Lewis and Clark Expedition Maps
Click on a tumbnail to see a larger image and description of these maps of Lewis and Clark's expedition.
Lewis and Clark Exploring
This site for younger students has information about Lewis and Clark and their expedition. It includes the animals they saw, the people they traveled with, and maps.
eThemes Resource: Finding Missouri Video Series: Gateway West
Scroll down for the video titled "Gateway West" from the Finding Missouri: Our History and Heritage series. This video covers Lewis and Clark and their journey through Fort Osage in Missouri. Also discussed is the Louisiana Purchase and Clark's treaty with the Osage Indians in 1808. This video runs on RealPlayer.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
1.1, 10.1
AR Standards:
H.6.3.17, H.6.3.18, H.6.4.19, H.6.4.20, H.6.4.21.c, H.6.5.24, H.6.5.25
IL Standards:
16.A.1a, 16.A.1b, 16.A.1c, 16.A.2b, 16.A.2c, 16.A.3b
ME Standards:
2.A.1, 2.A.1, 2.A.2, 2.B.1.c
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 3.2, 4.1, 4.6, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2a.A.1, 2a.B.2.a, 2a.B.2.b, 2a.B.3, 2a.E.1.a, 2a.E.1.b
NV Standards:
H.6.8.17.a
OH Standards:
1.G.8.b, 3.D.3
UT Standards:
2.1.a, 2.2.a, 2.2.b, 6.1.a, 7.1.b, 7.1.c
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