Along the way you will meet native people and see grand sites. When thomas jefferson selected meriwether lewis and william clark as cocaptains of an epic western expedition, his intention was to find a waterway to the pacific ocean. Meriweather lewis and william clark and 31 other people began the journey which would take several years. Louis, missouri, the crew left with a keelboat and two dugouts on the missouri river and reached the pacific ocean in 1805.
Scholastic teachables worksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more. Lewis and clark webquest with key by history matters tpt. Just like lewis and clark, you are going to collect objects as you follow the journey west. Documents and settingsamymy documentslewis and clark webquest. Jefferson had dreamed for a long time that there might be a river that ran from the missouri all the way to the pacific ocean, which would make travel there much easier. Lewis and clark webquest questions answer these questions on a separate sheet of paper. Several extension activitesresources are also included. Credits lewis and clarks great journey west webquest. Expand product details in 1803, president thomas jefferson sent a secret message to congress. The lewis and clark expedition landmark books, 15 richard l. In their own words by george sullivan perfect for reading and reports, this series documents important historical figures using their own journals, art, and other primary sources. In the spring of 1804, lewis, clark, and dozens of other men left st. In the years following the revolution, americans were looking to expand.
See more ideas about lewis and clark, social studies and 4th grade social studies. Once all the facts are on the board, and students have copied the information into their notebooks, prompt students to synthesize this. Go on the expedition to explore the louisiana purchase with meriwether lewis and william clark and the rest of the group. He wanted american travelers to map and characterize the. See more ideas about lewis and clark, school projects and 4th grade social studies. The national bicentennial exhibition large collection of information, resources, and lesson plans. The animals this page has lots of information and pictures of the animals lewis and clark ran across. In this lesson, students will embark on a webquest to travel back in time and explore the evidence surrounding the mysterious death of meriwether lewis. This expedition was led by two men, meriwether lewis and william clark. Lewis and clarks expedition national geographic kids.
There they met a young shoshone native american woman called sacagawea sakuhjuhweeuh. Your students will learn about the expedition of lewis and clark and its importance in american history. Be a reporter, test your packing smarts, and relive their adventure. In the role of a forensic scientist, students will. List one example of the following kinds of supplies. The lewis and clark expedition changed the face of the american west forever. Which indian tribes were the first to council with lewis and clark and what were the gifts given to them. Your mission is to draw the route of the lewis and clark expedition using the map provided attachment 1 provided at the bottom of the page. What they saw, who they met, and how they survived the journey are part of our national heritage. The united states consisted of only 17 states by the early 1800s and with populations increasing and natural resources decreasing, many people were looking to the west, which was largely uninhabited and still pristine in its nature. Who was the president who sent lewis and clark on the expedition.
In 1803, president thomas jefferson asked his private secretary, meriwether lewis, to lead an expedition to find the northwest passage. Throughout their journey the corps of discovery encountered wild animals. Lewis and clark resources multnomah county library list of resources from online lesson plans, to books, and activities. Also features literacybuilding passages and reading response pages. Explore alongside lewis, clark, and sacagawea, with these exciting social studies activities, research tools, lewis and clark worksheets, timelines, and minibooks on the westward expansion. With online ordering from scholastic book clubs, you can choose from a much wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. In november they reached knife river village in presentday north dakota. For a title on lewis and clark that is truly in their own words see peter and connie roops off the map. Lewis and clark webquest with key this 6 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the history and significance of lewis and clark and their famous expedition. President thomas jefferson had just completed the louisiana purchase in 1803, in which the united states bought a great deal of land from the french. You will take the missouri river into the unknown land of the west. August 18, 1774 in ivy, virginia lewis august 1, 1770 in ladysmith, virginia clark died.
After finding out the facts, students then answer questions that ask them to imagine themselves on the expedition. Once all the facts are on the board, and students have copied the information into their notebooks, prompt students to. Fourth, model and scaffold the act of reading between the lines, which means that the students should. They traveled westward through what is now missouri, iowa, nebraska, and south dakota. The lewis and clark expedition began in 1804, when president thomas jefferson tasked meriwether lewis with exploring lands west of the mississippi river that comprised the louisiana purchase. The lewis and clark exhibtion library of congress interactive site with tours, maps, overviews, and more. What happened on august 20, 1804 and what did the crew do to honor him. The student uses creative thinking and innovative processes to construct knowledge and develop digital projects. D identify significant events and concepts associated with u.
Discover the many animals lewis and clarks expedition encountered with this book of wildlife photographs by william muaoz. Wilderness notebooks this page contains the actual logs of lewis and clark about the wilderness they encountered. Learn about lewis and clark and their important venture westward. This collection of sites commemorates the 200th anniversary of the lewis and clark. This book includes reproducible materials for 16 little books, a timeline, a u.
The journals of lewis and clark walker, 1993, and for an excellent, accessible history, rhoda blumbergs the incredible journey of. Schedule wilson creek cats lab scholastic georgia milestones trail of tears webquest the trail of tears resulted from the forced removal of thousands of native americans from their homes in the southeastern united states. In kathryn laskys first book for the my name is amer. Every volume uses black and white photographs and historic prints to tell the story of an important figure in american history. October 11, 1809 in hohenwald, tennessee lewis september 1, 1838 in st. Two hundred years ago, meriwether lewis, william clark and more than twodozen members of the corps of discovery set out to discover a waterway linking the mississippi river to the pacific ocean. As lewis and clark went on their expedition west, they found lots of new plants, animals and minerals that they had never seen before. Trace the route followed by lewis and clark to and from the pacific ocean. This learning activity is designed to help students research information on lewis and clark through different web sites. How much money were they given to spend on the expedition. Explored the louisiana territory and western north america biography.
This section provides an interactive map of the lewis and clark route to the pacific. Perfect as an introduction to the expedition or for younger kids. Lewis and clarkwebquestextension activities teaching. Up the missouri river historical nonfiction 1,978 words, level y grade 5, lexile 980l. For an examination of the lewis and clark expedition, we wanted students to use various primary sources. The lewis and clark expedition, also known as the corps of discovery expedition, was the first effort by americans to explore what is now the western united states.
What animal did lewis describe on september 7, 1804 and how did they. What would lewis and clark need to get across the continental divide and where could they get them. Interactive map this page has an interactive map of lewis and clarks journey. This webquest was created to inform students about the lewis and clark expedition. Begin a discussion about the lewis and clark journey by asking students what they learned about the articles they have read over night.
Using sources to allow digital natives to explore the lewis and. This webquest has been designed as a tool to bring students to a better understanding of the lewis and clark expedition. Lewis and clark webquest questions henry county school. Bursell, susan, the lewis and clark expedition, bridgestone books, mankato, mn. Social studies webquests technology resources schedule.
Lewis and clark s journey was the beginning of americas growth westward from the atlantic all the way to the pacific ocean. Louis and ended about a year later at the mouth of the columbia river. A dogs tale by laurie myers told from the perspective of meriwether lewis s dog, seaman, this story is based on lewis and clark s journals and includes historical information. Scholastic s lewis and clark resources an interactive site filled with lessons and activities. First, jefferson asked lewis and clark to explore and map the unexplored territory, especially the missouri river and its tributaries, streams that flow into a larger river. What river did lewis and clark start on and how far did they travel by the end of july. Edwin lara, juan garcia how did the shoshone indians help the expedition. Browse lewis and clark game resources on teachers pay teachers, a marketplace trusted by millions of teachers for original educational resources. Lewis and clark lesson plans, themes, and printouts. Lewis and clark webquest 8th grade american history.
President thomas jefferson had told lewis and clark that they should send examples of these new finds back to him. Use our teachers guide to help your students understand the importance of westward expansion. By each member of a group of four students taking on a different role, students will become knowledgeable about one aspect of the expedition. Also each student should gain enough skill to use a sextant properly. Background, president thomas jefferson, and the louisiana purchase. Use this site and the links within the site to find the answers to the questions. The informative webquestions will give students lots of information about the famous expedition. What did lewis and clark spend most of their time doing. Lewis and clark expedition by john perritano, paperback barnes. Students will explore information on specific topics as a member of the corps of discovery and then share their findings with their team members.
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