Lewis and Clark Expedition: Two Viewpoints
Making Connections
About this Activity
- Created by:Mrs. Slaviero
- Historical Era:Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
- Thinking Skill:Historical Issues-Analysis & Decision-Making
- Bloom's Taxonomy:Evaluating
Students will either take on the perspective of the US Government/Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery or the Native Americans the Corps encounters on their journey to complete this activity. They will use the Circle of Viewpoints Visible Thinking routine to guide their analysis.
https://docsteach.org/activities/student/lewis-and-clark-expedition-two-viewpointsDocuments in this activity
- "Indian Presents" Purchased by Meriwether Lewis
- List of Purchases Made by Meriwether Lewis in Preparation for the Expedition to the West
- Map of Lewis and Clark Track Across the Western Portion of North America from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean
- Jefferson's Secret Message to Congress Regarding the Lewis and Clark Expedition