Pbs: The West: Lewis and Clark Expedition

For this Lewis and Clark scavenger hunt worksheet, students participate in an Internet scavenger hunt to answer five questions regarding the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Lewis and Clark's famous expedition is a prime example of the United States' westward expansion. Aspiring historians examine maps from Lewis and Clark's journey, as well as discuss their interactions with Native American tribes. The...

This activity can be used as an introduction or for a closer study of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Young scholars will learn that the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803 and President Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis...

A collection that uses primary sources to explore the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

This site highlights a list of a sample of the items Meriwether Lewis began to collect for the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

This 2003 article reports on the dedication of the sculpture of York, William Clark's slave, who was an important member of the 1803 Lewis and Clark expedition.

Read about the various Native American tribes encountered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

As part of a study of the Corps of Discovery expedition, class groups research the different Native American tribes Lewis and Clark encountered on their journey and share their findings with the class.

How did Native Americans react to the arrival of the Lewis and Clark expedition? Here, learners review excerpts of journal entries that chronicle the arrival of the Corps of Discovery to the Shoshone and Blackfeet tribes. Your young...

A comprehensive site on the exploration of Lewis and Clark sponsored by the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation. Includes a history of the excursion as well as hyperlinks to other sites. One particularly enjoyable section in the...