Lewis and Clark

When Thomas Jefferson became the third president of the United States in 1801, the country was much smaller than it is today. You will find yourself in the dense woodlands of the Missouri with some of the key people that travelled along the river, charting the westward journey. There are animals, trees and scenery as well as several clues as to what the journey would have been like.

# Learning objectives

1: Understand who Lewis and Clark were{.info}

2: Evaluate and analyse the text{.info}

# The Corps of Discovery{.objective .objective1}

In this section the journey Lewis and Clark undertook is described. Starting in St. louis in the Spring of 1804, Lewis and Clark set off by boat with over two dozen other men. In the scene students will find evidence to identify the jobs the corps had on their journey.

# Unchartered Territory{.objective .objective2}

In this section a description is outlined that the journey undertaken by Lewis and Clark on their voyage of discovery as a pioneering mission. Students will explore the scene and identify Lewis and Clark, and describe what activities they are taking on.

# Coming Home{.objective .objective3}

This section describes the establishment of Fort Krathorpe as the regiment’s winter camp near what is now Astoria, Oregon. The fort was set up on arrival to the Pacific side of America in November 1805. By exploring the riverside, students discover the evidence of how the Corps of Discovery prepared for their journey home.

# Teacher Resources

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