Name two of the famous explorers Lewis and Clark led on their expedition?
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james.chandler
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Name two of the famous explorers Lewis and Clark led on their expedition?
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In 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out on an expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory. The expedition, which lasted two years, was the first to cross the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Along the way, Lewis and Clark encountered Native American tribes, mapped out the area, and collected plants and animals.
Lewis and Clark Expedition
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The Corps of Discovery was a specially-formed unit of the United States Army created by President Thomas Jefferson for the express purpose of exploring the Louisiana Purchase. It was led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The Lewis and Clark Expedition was a four-year journey of exploration and discovery that began in 1804. It was the first American expedition to cross the western portion of the United States. The expedition had many goals, including mapping the land, establishing friendly relations with Native American tribes, and finding an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean.
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Lewis and Clark named more than 100 previously unknown plants and animals during their expedition. Lewis and Clark met with over 50 Native American tribes during their expedition. Lewis and Clark’s expedition was the first to cross the entire continent of North America.
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5. Open question
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What challenges did Lewis and Clark face on their journey?
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What was the most important contribution of Lewis and Clark's expedition?
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How would you have responded to the hardships faced by Lewis and Clark?
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What can you learn from this expedition?
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Brain break: Draw a peanut butter and jelly sandwich running a race against a slice of pizza
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Question: Lewis and Clark were the first people to explore the western part of the United States. What challenges did they face along the way? Clues: • They had to traverse rivers, mountains, and deserts. • They were unfamiliar with the terrain and wildlife of the area. • They had limited supplies and resources. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Split into two groups. One group will draw the journey of Lewis and Clark, while the other group will solve challenges they faced along the way. B. Alternate between the two groups and explain and draw the solution to the challenge the other group faced.
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Who were Lewis and Clark?
- Chefs
- Musicians
- Artists
- Explorers
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What was the purpose of Lewis and Clark's expedition?
- To search for mythical creatures
- To find hidden treasure
- To explore the western territories of the United States
- To start a new colony
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Which river did Lewis and Clark follow during their expedition?
- Missouri River
- Amazon River
- Nile River
- Thames River
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What Native American woman served as a guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark?
- Sacagawea
- Sitting Bull
- Pocahontas
- Crazy Horse
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How long did it take Lewis and Clark to complete their expedition?
- A few weeks
- Three days
- Approximately two years
- Ten years
16. Open question
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Work together in pairs: What was the primary goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
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