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Program Flyer: The Cargo of Lewis and Clark
Add to Favorites| Content Provider | Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum | |
| Contact Information |
Steve Thompson steve@gorgediscovery.org 5000 Discovery Drive The Dalles, OR 97058 United States Phone: (541) 296-8600 ext. 209 Fax: (541) 298-8660 |
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| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating |
  based on 16 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Media Specialist/Librarian, K-12 Educator, Public Library: Library Patrons | |
| Primary Disciplines | Problem Solving, Sciences, Social Studies/History | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Mathematics, Technology/Information Science | |
| Program Description | This program will familiarize your students with the equipment and supplies that Lewis and Clark took on their historic journey. Using inquiry learning, students will interact with Museum Education staff to explore the technology of the time by examining specific equipment and supplies taken by the Corps of Discovery 200 years ago. Topics will include medicine, scientific instruments, Indian trading goods, camping equipment, arms and accessories, and clothing. | |
| Program Format |
1. Introduction 2. Show student where we are located in relation to the Expedition of Lewis and Clark. 3. Using presentation students will brainstorm what they would take with them on a trip across the country. 4. Using pictures, artifacts, and video presentations students will learn about what Lewis and Clark took with them on their expedition 200 years ago. 5. Conclusion |
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| Objectives |
The students will be able to: Describe the Cargo of Lewis and Clark. To tell why certain items were selected for the expedition. Describe the technology of the 1804. Explain 3 experimental items that were taken by Lewis and Clark. Analyze the challenges of packing for the expedition. |
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| National Standards to which this program aligns |
The student understands the international background and consequences of the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, and the Monroe Doctrine. The student engages in historical analysis and interpretation. Formulate historical questions from encounters with historical documents, eyewitness accounts, letters, diaries, artifacts, photos, historical sites, art, architecture, and other records from the past. Obtain historical data from a variety of sources, including: library and museum collections, historic sites, historical photos, journals, diaries, eyewitness accounts, newspapers, and the like; documentary films; and so on. Interrogate historical data by determining by whom and when it was created; testing the data source for its credibility, authority and authenticity; and detecting and evaluating bias, distortion, and propaganda by omission, suppression, or invention of facts. |
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| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns |
Oregon Trace the route and understand the significance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Identify and understand significant events, developments, groups, and people in the history of Oregon from post-American Revolution until 1900. Examine an event, issue, or problem through inquiry and research. Clarify key aspects of an event, issue, or problem through inquiry and research. Summarize, analyze, and interpret data from investigations. Summarize and analyze data including possible sources of error. Explain results and offer reasonable and accurate interpretations and implications. |
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| Program Length | 45 to 60 minutes | |
| By Request |
This program is available by request ONLY |
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| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees |
By Request Cost: $100.00 |
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| Program Fee Notes |
During our peak season (April, May, and June)video conference are $125. This videoconference is free for Oregon schools through the 2005-2006 school year. |
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| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| Recording Notes | Videotaping is permitted with prior approval from content provider. | |
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