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Lewis and Clark

Activities and Learning


Discovering Lewis and Clark archive is a collection of research, stories, maps, multimedia, and cultural comparisons about the Corps of Discovery. This is a legacy web site focusing on persistent issues, core values, and changing visions from the decade of the expedition and the intervening 200 years.

Discovery Expedition is for anyone who wants to communicate about the ongoing bi-centennial commemoration of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Discussion of Lewis and Clark re-enactments and activities.
Discovery Expedition is a part of The Discovery Expedition of St. Charles, Missouri, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rediscovering the legacy of Lewis and Clark. They promote education and the study of American history and heritage through discussions and living history demonstrations.

History of the Expedition from Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation.

Read online about the Journals of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail - National Park Service.

PBS Online: Lewis and Clark The Journey of the Corps of Discovery.

National Geographic Xpeditions: Lewis and Clark Relive the spirit of Lewis and Clark by planning your own expedition or extreme adventure.

Moving panoramas were in use in America at the time of Lewis and Clark. Make your own moving panorama.

National Geographic: Lewis and Clark journal entries, maps, historical photos, drawings, and more.

Sacajawea biogrpahy includes timeline.

The Life of Sacagawea from the United States Mint has some information about Sacagawea and the Golden Dollar Coin featuring her.

Sacajawea on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail


Bicentennial


Lewis and Clark Bicentennial: 2003 through 2006 is designated as the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial. Although it has completed its 2003-2006 National Tour, an online version of the National Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Exhibition can still be accessed, including a database of the artifacts that were assembled for this historically significant exhibit.


Book Suggestions

The Truth About Sacajawea, by Kenneth Thomasma
The Truth About Sacajawea, by Kenneth Thomasma

The Truth About Sacajawea, by Kenneth Thomasma


Lewis and Clark for Kids : Their Journey of Discovery with 21 Activities, by Janis Herbert
Lewis and Clark for Kids : Their Journey of Discovery with 21 Activities, by Janis Herbert

Lewis and Clark for Kids : Their Journey of Discovery with 21 Activities, by Janis Herbert


Lewis and Clark, Cornerstones of Freedom, by R. Conrad Stein
Lewis and Clark, by R. Conrad Stein, a Cornerstones of Freedom Book.


National Geographic Guide to the Lewis & Clark Trail, by Thomas Schmidt
National Geographic Guide to the Lewis & Clark Trail, by Thomas Schmidt.


Lewis & Clark, a Dover Coloring Book, by Peter F. Copeland
Lewis & Clark, a Dover Coloring Book, by Peter F. Copeland.


More Books for Children


Field Trip - Cities and States

Lewis & Clark in St. Joseph, MO.

To many of today’s explorers retracing the path of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery, North Dakota still marks the beginning of the vast unknown. Discover the same wide-open natural splendor, abundant wildlife and warm hospitality that greeted Lewis and Clark along the Missouri River two centuries ago. The State Historical Society of North Dakota has identified and marked 28 locations of significance to Lewis and Clark’s expedition.

The Lewis and Clark Trail is a cultural destination that covers over 4,600 miles, crosses four time zones, and showcases some of the most beautiful and rugged areas of America. They have lesson plans, timelines and more.
Links by state in chronological order in which the Expedition passed through.


Lesson Plans

Learn more about Sacajawea and her tribe

Lewis and Clark: Mapping the West lesson plans

Lewis and Clark classroom resources and lesson plans

Lewis & Clark for educators has teaching units and lesson plans

Lewis and Clark: American Explorers

Lewis and Clark Expedition

Lewis and Clark at Scholastic

Teaching With Documents: The Lewis and Clark Expedition

Lewis & Clark in Columbia River Country lesson plans

More lesson plans are listed at MrDonn.org

Westward Journey Nickel Series Lesson plans resource guide includes background information, reference resources, and reproducible coin images and worksheets related to the journey of Lewis and Clark and the Westward Journey Nickel Series.


Maps

View the routes taken by Lewis and Clark. Eduplace offers free pdf historical outline maps.

The Map of The Lewis and Clark Expedition.



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