Lewis & Clark:  Rediscovering our past!
Unit Overview

Title:  "Lewis and Clark:  Rediscovering Our Past!"

Grade Levels: 4-7 (teacher can adjust to meet grade level needs)

Subjects: Language Arts, Social Studies, Fine Arts

unit Learner Outcomes:
Students will learn about why the Corps of Discovery Expedition was
commissioned by Thomas Jefferson.
Students will learn interesting and fun facts about the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Students will learn about the lives of those who comprised the Corps of Discovery.
Students will learn about some of the animals and plants that the Corps of Discovery encountered.
Students will embark on a "Virtual Corps of Discovery Expedition."
 

Click below to see a map of how the United States changed and grew
Territorial Expansion of the United States





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Overview of
Lesson
 Lesson 1
Introduction to the Lewis & Clark Expedition!
Lesson 2
Bringing Biographies to Life! 
(Paper People)
Lesson 3
Creating a Journal and picking supplies for the trip!
Lesson 4
Taking a virtual Expedition with the Corps of Discovery!
Lesson 5
Animals and
Plants and
Birds...
Oh, my!

Lettering at the top of each lesson:  http://www.mccannas.com
 

 Created by:
Jan Madden
Nicki Melissinos
Tammy Taylor
Marshall County Schools - Sherrard Elementary School and Union Junior High School