Each day will consist of an
objective, a task, and a journal question.
(There will be a lower level journal question
suggested in the provided notebook.)
You will also have worksheets and links to
websites to help you complete each day's goals.
However, feel free to implement your own ideas
or lesson plans as well.
Also -- you and your class are encouraged to post
to your Lewis and Clark blog each day letting
all participants know of your activities!

Day One:
Getting to Know Lewis and Clark &
Why They Were Chosen to Explore New Territory

Today's Objective:
Students will be introduced to Lewis and Clark, Thomas Jefferson, The Louisiana Purchase, The Unexplored United States, & Skills they might need on the expedition

Task of the Day:
Students will work on provided worksheets in order to gain a better understanding of Lewis and Clark.

Journal Question of the Day:
If you had to decide TODAY which friend you would take on a long trip with you, who would you choose and why.

Day Two:
Mapping Out Your School

Today's Objective:
Students will learn about mapping skills, create a legend, and being detail oriented.

Task of the Day:
Your entire class will create a map of your school. You may work in small groups to create certain areas or journey around your school and create 1 large map. Students will need to be introduced to creating a legend.

Journal Question of the Day:
Why was it important for the Corps of Discovery to create a map of their trip?

Day Three:
Meeting New People, Sacagawea, & Seaman

Today's Objective:
Students will become acquainted with Sacagawea, Seaman, York, and other members of the Corps of Discovery. They will understand that each member had skills which would benefit the entire group.

Task of the Day:
Your entire class will wander around your school campus and meet 5 people. You will ask each person a series of 5 questions and then present them with a small token of appreciation of their time. (For the younger students, you might wish to invite 5 people to come into your classroom.)

Journal Question of the Day:
What are 3 reasons you think made Lewis take a dog with him on this trip?

Day Four:
Becoming A Naturalist

Today's Objective:
Students will understand that one of the jobs of the Corps of Discovery was to identify new plants, trees, and flowers they discovered on their trip. Older students can be introduced to the fact that certain plants can only grow in certain areas. (ie -- Redwoods do not grow in Missouri)
**You might wish to show parts of the movie "Master and Commander" when they journey to the Galapogos to gather new species.

Task of the Day:
Gather, draw, and identify flowers, plants, and trees you have on your school campus.

Journal Question of the Day:
Both Lewis and Clark learned skills while they were children that helped them on this trip. What are two skills you are learning now which will help you when you grow up?

Day Five:
The Corps of Discovery and Supplies
or
Indians on the Trail (you choose)

Today's Objective:
Students will gain understanding on items which were necessary to take on the expedition. Students will be introduced to the different
methods of travel used.
OR
Students will gain understanding on the different Indian Tribes encountered on the trip and the importance of establishing communication with them.

Task of the Day:
Students will create spreadsheets (or flow charts) determining the cost of supplies if Lewis and Clark were to travel today.
OR
Students will identify 3 of the tribes met on the expedition and compare and contrast them.

Journal Question of the Day:
If you were invited to go on a long journey, what 3 items would you take on your trip and why??