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Lewis and Clark - The Corps of Discovery
Teacher Section

Topic


The topic of this unit is the expedition of Lewis & Clark in the context of western expansion in the United States.

The students will view the television documentary, “Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery” to begin the unit and they will use the internet as a research tool to complete their lessons.  Research links are provided for each lesson in the student section of this unit.
 

Target Audience


This unit is designed for upper middle school students in grades 7-8.
 

Goals/Objectives


Students will be able to make inferences about historical events using historical maps and other history related sources.
Students will be able to compose written work based on research.
Students will be able to use a compass to create a map.
Students will be able to contribute productively as individuals and as members of groups.
Students will be able to use technology to research and communicate results.
 

Links to Illinois Learning Standards


English Language Arts
State Goal 3 - Write to communicate for a variety of purposes. (3.C.3b)
State Goal 5 - Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.  (5.C.3b, 5.C.3c)

Mathematics
State Goal 7 - Collect, organize and analyze data using statistical methods; predict results; and interpret uncertainty using concepts of probability.  (7.A.3a, 7.A.3b)

Social Science
State Goal 16 - Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.  (16.A.3b)
State Goal 17 - Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States. (17.A.3b)