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Lewis and Clark Expedition You are invited to experience the exciting adventure traveled by

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 By: Christine Schilp unknown.

Click here to skip history of this event and experience the expedition Click here

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 you’re 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! The Lewis and Clark Expedition

If you are unsure of how to set up your journals, here are some

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!

Example on how to set up your adventure journals. This is only one suggestion

Example on how to set up your adventure journals. This is only one suggestion on how to set up your journal…Yo u may opt to be more creative in developing your journal entries. 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 on…Answer 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 journal…what was important.

Click here to go straight to expedition Click the pic for more historical info.

Click here to go straight to expedition Click the pic for more historical info. HISTORY America’s 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. The Lewis and Clark

President Thomas Jefferson selected Meriwether Lewis, his secretary who was also interested in science

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 The Lewis and Clark Expedition

Traveling with 31 other men calling themselves the “Permanent Party, ” Lewis and Clark

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! The Lewis and Clark

These courageous men witnessed both dangers and celebration! Now you too can take part

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! IMPORTAN T: if you’d 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. The Lewis and Clark

You’ve chosen to view the journey in its entirety! Good luck navigating this expedition

You’ve chosen to view the journey in its entirety! Good luck navigating this expedition on your own. If you’d like to experience this in a more sequential fashion, just click here to return to the original map. The Lewis and Clark **To follow the more linear, or progressiv e map, where the journey is more linear, click the block arrows pointing right…For the whole view, click the arrows with a bend in them.

Click the leader with a large gun in his hands, in order to jump

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 Click for step-by-step

Continue your journey by traveling up the Missouri River. Who knows, you may encounter

Continue your journey by traveling up the Missouri River. Who knows, you may encounter those Indians that Lewis and Clark feared. The Lewis and Clark

Click pic for more pictures of Native Americans This first encounter with Indians occurred

Click pic for more pictures of Native Americans This first encounter with Indians occurred on August 2, 1804. Based on what you’ve learned, write down what you think is going on in this picture.

To find out more information on Native American cultures click these links The Blackfeet

To find out more information on Native American cultures click these links The Blackfeet Nation The Kanza Indians Continu e 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.

Your next stop may prove to be quite demanding. Click on the star to

Your next stop may prove to be quite demanding. Click on the star to find out why!!! The Lewis and Clark

Imagine it’s in the middle of December, 1804, the middle of winter, and the

Imagine it’s 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 tribe…Could you? If you were the head of the corps what would you have been concerned To continue your journey click the arrow. Click on the dog for whole view of the map.

Click to go to wholeview of map This is a present day picture of

Click to go to wholeview 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

Congratulations, you survived the treacherous winter of 1804/1805. Your next task may prove to

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! The Lewis and Clark

By clicking on this tree one can view whole map Imagine traveling down these

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 members…what would you have been most afraid of while traveling these rapids

The permanent party is desperately in need of horses and more supplies. Imagine being

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. The Lewis and Clark

Whole map can be viewed by clicking on the Native American August, 1805 with

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

Have you reached the Pacific coast yet? Of course by viewing this map you

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? The Lewis and Clark

“Ocean in View! O! the Joy!” stated Clark on November 7, 1805. Of course

“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! We’re not at the Pacific Ocean we’re in an estuary! Great job charting those maps Mr. Cartographer!” This may have been a bit overlyexaggerated. 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.

Your last and final destination. Or is it? Click on the star to see

Your last and final destination. Or is it? Click on the star to see where you’ve ended up after this long and treacherous journey! The Lewis and Clark

Congratulations! It’s the middle of November, 1805 and you’ve reached the Pacific Ocean. Wrap

Congratulations! It’s the middle of November, 1805 and you’ve 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 you’d like to find out more information and do some of your own independent