Kristy+C.

Kristy Christopher || Lewis and Clark Expedition || Louisiana Purchase, Explorers, Lewis and Clark, Sacajawea, Westward Expansion || 16.D.2b (US) Describe the ways in which participation in the westward movement affected families and communities. || The United States more than doubled with the Louisiana Purchase, and was explored by Lewis and Clark with the help of Sacajawea. Exploration of United States had direct affects on the people and communities in the 1800s. Exploration of our world continues today. || Sort words and phrases related to this unit in an Inspiration template. This will instill prior knowledge of the words for the unit and will be a way to introduce the unit. Use Inspiration as a way to respond to a video. Students will view the video and organize the information on the Inspiration document. Template will be provided. Create a video explaining the exploration of either the Louisiana Purchase in Common Craft format. Participate in a discussion responding to the following statement in an Edmodo conversation. Tell why the Lewis and Clark expedition was an important historical event. Choose an image/picture related to pioneers/explorers and create a Wordle, a collection of words, describing the picture. Be prepared to explain the reasons for the words and/or phrases chosen. ||
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[|United States Expansionism] [|The Expedition of Lewis and Clark] [|Pioneers: The American Frontier]
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[|National Geograpic Lewis and Clark activity] [|Resources for Westward Expansion]
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