Lewis and Clark Expedition

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Lewis and Clark Expedition You are invited to
experience the exciting adventure traveled by
Lewis and Clark! By viewing this expedition you
too can take part in traveling the unknown.
By Christine Schilp
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Click here to skip history of this event and
experience the expedition
Click here to learn more about the history of the
exploration
Instructions Part of your experience will
consist of you writing journal entries
throughout your trip no less than 4, no more
than 7 entries, beginning with why youre leaving
and ending with what you learned from this
journey. At the end of your travels make sure
to hand in your collection of journals for a
reward . Feel free to discuss your
findings/observations with me or your classmates
at any time! Follow a more linear path where
each destination is viewed by itself by clicking
on block arrows jump around and be creative
about the journey by clicking on people found in
the pictures! Look for links throughout to find
more interesting information. You choose! Good
luck and have fun!
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If you are unsure of how to set up your journals,
here are some guidelines. I expect that your
first entry will take place before you initially
take-off, or leave on the Lewis and Clark
Expedition. This journal entry is an
introduction to what the rest of your journal
entries will be about, focusing on what you may
be expecting, what you would have brought if you
were with Lewis and Clark two-hundred years ago,
etc... Each entry is to be approximately 1 page,
12 point font and double spaced. Your compilation
or collection of journals must include no less
than 4 journals and no more than 7, with at least
one journal introducing the journey and another
journal concluding what happened. I have
provided some guiding questions to help you think
of some topics to write about throughout each of
the different regions. Incorporate the
information which you have learned in class about
this historical event when writing your journals,
and use this information when viewing the
pictures and links found throughout this
simulation. For an example of the journal click
here. Remember to be creative!
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Dear Journal, May,
1804 Introduction What are you preparing to
do? Introduce the reader to what experiences are
taking place Body Provide details as to what
is taking place. Pretend the reader has never
heard of the Mandan Indians and provide explicit
detail on how they may have helped the Permanent
Party on their expedition. Why is something going
onAnswer questions that a reader may have when
reading your entries, such as what is taking
place, who is involved, how is it
important Conclusion Wrap up your ideas in
this last section. CONCLUDE what has been
written in the previous sections of this entry.
Re-establish why you chose to write this
journalwhat was important.
Example on how to set up your adventure journals.
This is only one suggestion on how to set up your
journalYou may opt to be more creative in
developing your journal entries.
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Click the pic for more historical info.
Click here to go straight to expedition

HISTORY Americas third president, Thomas
Jefferson was interested in finding out
information about the newly acquired Louisiana
Purchase. President Jefferson also wanted to
find a quicker route from the Mississippi River,
through the Rocky Mountains that eventually
reached the Pacific Ocean. Jefferson believed a
funded expedition traversing this unknown, rugged
land, was the only way of acquiring such
information.
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President Thomas Jefferson selected Meriwether
Lewis, his secretary who was also interested in
science and cartography to be commander of the
exploration to the Pacific Ocean. Lewis
appointed a co-commander of the expedition,
William Clark, who was chosen as the ideal
candidate due to his skills as a river man,
geographer and skilled cartographer.
Meriwether Lewis right, and William Clark left.
Click on pic to begin the expedition
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Traveling with 31 other men calling themselves
the Permanent Party, Lewis and Clark traveled
from St. Louis through the Rocky Mountains,
eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean in November
of 1805. This map shows the route taken by the
daring men, which you too can take part in. What
tools and materials do you believe may have been
necessary on this adventure?
Click the map to begin your own journey!
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition
These courageous men witnessed both dangers and
celebration! Now you too can take part in this
exciting adventure. Begin by clicking on the
star, and follow the trail just as Lewis and
Clark had. Make sure to keep a journal of each
region you visit and once you reach your final
destination hand in the accounts you made while
exploring the unknown!
IMPORTANT if youd rather not travel the
exploration in the order in which Lewis and Clark
did, Click the title, The Lewis and Clark
Expedition to view the journey in its entirety
and decide on your own where to go.
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Youve chosen to view the journey in its
entirety! Good luck navigating this expedition
on your own. If youd like to experience this in
a more sequential fashion, just click here to
return to the original map.
To follow the more linear, or progressive map,
where the journey is more linear, click the block
arrows pointing rightFor the whole view, click
the arrows with a bend in them.
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Click the leader with a large gun in his hands,
in order to jump around on the whole-view of the
map.
May 2, 1804 the corps departs up the Missouri
River. Why is it important to have many men on
this expedition? What supplies might you need?
Record your findings in your journal.
Click for step-by-step map
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Continue your journey by traveling up the
Missouri River. Who knows, you may encounter
those Indians that Lewis and Clark feared.
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Click pic for more pictures of Native Americans
This first encounter with Indians occurred on
August 2, 1804. Based on what youve learned,
write down what you think is going on in this
picture.
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To find out more information on Native American
cultures click these links The Blackfeet
Nation The Kanza Indians
Continue the journey!
This Sioux Native American poses in a traditional
Indian head dress. Why would Lewis and Clark
have feared a people who looked as extravagant
and beautiful as this? Write in vivid detail what
a traditional head dress for you may have looked
like.
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Your next stop may prove to be quite demanding.
Click on the star to find out why!!!
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To continue your journey click the arrow.
Imagine its in the middle of December, 1804, the
middle of winter, and the temperature has reached
a whopping 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Lewis and Clark
faced these conditions while living with the
Mandan tribeCould you? If you were the head of
the corps what would you have been concerned
about? Write about it in your journal!
Click on the dog for whole view of the map.
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Click to go to whole-view of map
This is a present day picture of Fort Mandan, the
place Lewis and Clark stayed during the brutal
winter of 1804-1804. This picture shows a much
different image than the winter.
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Congratulations, you survived the treacherous
winter of 1804/1805. Your next task may prove to
be even more daunting. Click on the star and be
prepared for the fall of your life!
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By clicking on this tree one can view whole map
Imagine traveling down these river rapids. By
July of 1805 the expedition had reached its most
physically difficult task, maneuvering the Great
Falls of the Missouri River. After viewing this
picture imagine yourself as one of the corps
memberswhat would you have been most afraid of
while traveling these rapids with your corps?
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The permanent party is desperately in need of
horses and more supplies. Imagine being in the
middle of the unknown. What would you do? Click
to find out what happened.
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Whole map can be viewed by clicking on the Native
American
August, 1805 with the help of Sacagawea, the
corps was able to trade a shirt and knife for
horses with the Shoshone tribe. What would you
have done in order to take part in these peaceful
trades? How would you have spoken to the
Shoshone in trying to convince them to help you?
Write down a conversation you think may have
happened.
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Have you reached the Pacific coast yet? Of
course by viewing this map you can tell that you
have yet to reach the Pacific Coast. What did
Lewis and Clark think when they reached this
point?
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Ocean in View! O! the Joy! stated Clark on
November 7, 1805. Of course from the looks of
the map, the corps was nearly 20 miles away from
the Pacific. This caused Lewis to reply with
anger Gosh darn it man! Were not at the
Pacific Ocean were in an estuary! Great job
charting those maps Mr. Cartographer! This may
have been a bit overly-exaggerated. How would
you have reacted in this situation? Would you
have been a happy camper?
Click on Lewis to go to whole-view of the map.
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Your last and final destination. Or is it?
Click on the star to see where youve ended up
after this long and treacherous journey!
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Congratulations! Its the middle of November,
1805 and youve reached the Pacific Ocean. Wrap
up your thoughts and conclusions in your journal.
Feel free to add other observations from links
you may have explored or research done
independently. Once again congratulations on
traveling through the unknown and succeeding!!!
If youd like to find out more information and do
some of your own independent study about the
Lewis and Clark Expedition click here.