GPS: SS1H1.a.The student will read about and describe the life of historical figures in American history.(Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with Sacagawea). SS1H1.b. Describe how everyday life of these historical figures is similar to and different from everyday life in the present (food, clothing, homes, transportation, communication, recreation). SS1G1.The student will describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with the historical figures in SS1H1a. (Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with Sacagawea). SS1CG1.The student will describe how the historical figures in SS1H1a display positive character traits of fairness, respect for others, respect for environment, conservation, courage, equality, tolerance, perseverance, and commitment. Lesson Title: Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea Lesson Length: approx. 2 class periods Essential Question: What contribution(s) did Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea make to improve our country? How have their accomplishments improved our country? What kind of positive character traits did Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea have? Materials: Lewis and Clark article computer USA map worksheet pictures of Lewis, Clark, Sacagawea and thing of their time Teaching Procedures: 1.) Class will read article about Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea. Teacher will show pictures to depict clothing, food, etc. of the time. The class will lead discussion about their character, culture, travel, and accomplishments. Teacher will ask questions and prompt as needed. 2.) Have class complete interactive trail on www.pbs.org. Discuss the trail as the video is watched. Have the class complete USA map with Lewis and Clark's trail. Assessment: Students will complete USA map of Lewis and Clarke's trail and close activity. Credits/References: www.enchantedlearning.com www.pbs.org
Lewis and Clark: American Explorers
Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) and William Clark (1770-1838) set out in May 1804 to explore and map the American West. Lewis and Clark were accompanied by a crew of men, and later, the Shoshone Indian guide and interpreter Sacajawea (also spelled Sacagawea) and her infant son. Lewis and Clark travelled by river and by land from St. Louis, Missouri, to the Oregon coast (Fort Clatsop), and back again. President Thomas Jefferson commissioned Lewis to head an expedition to explore the newly-bought Louisiana Territory in order to further commerce (trade). Jefferson also wanted information on the plant and animal life of the American West. This was the first official expedition to cross the continent to the Pacific Ocean. Lewis chose Clark as the co-leader of the expedition; the two men had been friends since childhood. Lewis left Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1803, heading for Louisville, Kentucky, where he joined Clark and his African-American servant named York, on route to St. Louis. On May 14, 1804, 45 men in three boats left St. Louis, Missouri, heading west on the Missouri River. Only about half of the men went on the entire trip to the Pacific Ocean and back; the other half of the men turned back during the trip west, bringing maps and scientific specimens back to President Jefferson. Only one man died on the journey; Sergeant Charles Floyd died in Iowa in 1804 of a sudden, unknown illness (the Floyd River is named for him). Lewis and Clark were joined in North Dakota by the Shoshone Indian guide, interpreter, and negotiator Sacajawea (1788-1812) and her newborn son, called Jean Baptiste (his nickname was Little Pomp). She traveled with the expedition westward to the Pacific Ocean and back to North Dakota. As a young girl, Sacagawea had been kidnapped by the Hidatsa Indians, and was later sold to the French-Canadian fur trader Toussaint Charbonneau. Charbonneau then married Sacagawea. Charbonneau and Sacagawea (who was then pregnant) were hired to help guide the Lewis and Clark expedition. Sacagawea brought her newborn boy along on the journey. William Clark documented Sacagawea's extensive contributions to the expedition, and later cared for her son in his
home in St. Louis, Missouri. A golden Sacagawea dollar coin was introduced in the USA in 2000. Lewis and Clark's journey took 2 years, 4 months, and 10 days; they covered over 8,000 miles. Their expedition was the first to describe the grizzly bear; they also sent a prairie dog back to President Jefferson (these animals were not previously known to Europeans). Upon their return as heroes, Jefferson named Clark the Indian agent for the West, and he appointed Lewis as Governor of the new Louisiana Territory (but Lewis died soon after).
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Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) and William ______________________ (1770-1838) set out in May 1804 to explore and map the American West. Lewis and Clark were accompanied by a crew of men, and later, the Shoshone Indian guide and ______________________ Sacajawea (also spelled Sacagawea) and her infant __________________. They traveled by river and by land from St. Louis, ______________________, to the Oregon coast, and back again. President Thomas ______________________ commissioned Lewis to head an expedition to explore the newly-bought Louisiana Territory. This was the first official ______________________ to cross the ______________________ to the Pacific ______________________. Lewis chose his old ______________________ Clark as co-leader of the expedition. On May 14, _______________, 45 men in three ______________________ left St. Louis, Missouri, heading west on the Missouri River. Half of the men went on the entire trip to the Pacific and back; the other
______________________ turned back to bring maps and scientific specimens back to the President. Lewis and Clark were joined in North Dakota by the Shoshone ______________________ guide, and interpreter Sacajawea (1788-1812) and her ______________________ son, called Jean Baptiste (his nickname was ______________________). She traveled with the group west to the Pacific and back to North ______________________. ______________________ and Clark' returned as heroes. Their journey took 2 ______________________, 4 months, and 10 days; they covered over 8,000 ___________________. Their expedition was the first to describe the grizzly bear and the prairie ______________________.