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Program Flyer: The Men and Woman of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
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 1 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons, Adult Care Facilities | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 125 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 4 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Character Education, Gifted & Talented, Problem Solving, Social Studies/History | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Sciences | |
| Program Description | This program looks into the lives of those who shaped history and geography by being a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Students will explore some of the key and interesting members of the Corps of Discovery. Students will examine what skills these individual brought to the expedition and how their skills made this epic trip successful. The students will also learn about the personalities of the explorers. Students will find out what happened to the members of the expedition after the expedition. | |
| Program Format |
1. Students will discuss Lewis and Clark Expedition. 2. We then will discuss Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase. 3. We will have the students list what skills were needed on the expedition to be successful. 4. Students then will name some of the members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. 5. We will then talk about their skills, personalities, and what happened to them after the expedition using props and slides. 6. Conclusion and questions. |
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| Objectives |
The students will: 1. explore the importance of Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase. 2. be able to list and evaluate the skills needed by the members of the Corps of Discovery. 3. list three members of the expedition and tell what specific skills they possessed. 4. to appreciate the personalities of the members of the expedition. 5. be able to tell about the lives of three of the explorers after the expedition. |
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| National Standards to which this program aligns |
Standard 9-Understands the United States territorial expansion between 1801 and 1861, and how it affected relations with external powers and Native Americans Standard 36-Understands patterns of global change in the era of Western military and economic dominance from 1800 to 1914 Standard 37-Understand major global trends from 1750 to 1914 Historical Understanding 2- Understands the historical perspective Behavioral Studies Standard 4- Understands conflict, cooperation, and interdependence among individuals, groups, and institutions |
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| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns |
Oregon-Social Studies SS.08.HS.06 Understand how individuals, issues, and events changed or significantly influenced the course of U.S.history post-American Revolution through 1900. SS.08.HS.06 Understand how individuals, issues, and events changed or significantly influenced the course of U.S. history post-American Revolution through 1900. SS.08.HS.06.02 Trace the route and understand the significance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. SS.08.HS.06.03 Understand the effects of 19th century westward migration, the idea of Manifest Destiny, European immigration, and rural to urban migration on indigenous populations and newcomers in the United States. |
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| Program Length | 50 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 busy season (April, May ,and June) the fee for this program is $125. | |
| 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 | Recording is permitted with prior approval from content provider | |
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