WebQuest

LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION

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A WebQuest for 6th Grade (American History)

Michelle Blair
fryboy@bellsouth.net

lewis and clark map

Introduction

In 1803, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were sent by Thomas Jefferson to explore new territory. This lesson was developed to have the students study the path Lewis and Clark took during the journey and compare with the places they visited with in the 1800's with the same location in 2010. The students will work together as a group to present information about Lewis and Clark's journey and as a tour guide for the current traveler.

Learners

This Webquest is designed to engage 6th grade students in learning about the Lewis and Clark expedition started in 1803 and compare with the geography and of a current map. This will also allow them to choose different projects that will suit their talents. This lesson could be extended to other middle school grades or high school grades for Social Studies.

The students will be need to have computer skills.

Curriculum Standards

World History
Utilize historical inquiry skills and analytical processes.
Benchmark Number: SS.6.W.1.1
Benchmark Description: Use timelines to identify chronological order of historical events.

Benchmark Number: SS.6.W.1.2
Benchmark Description: Identify terms (decade, century, epoch, era, millennium, BC/BCE, AD/CE) and designations of time periods.
SS.6.W.1.Pa.b: Recognize terms that relate to time, such as today and tomorrow.

Benchmark Number: SS.6.W.1.3
Benchmark Description: Interpret primary and secondary sources.

Geography
Standard 1 : Understand how to use maps and other geographic representations, tools and technology to report information.

Benchmark Number: SS.6.G.1.2
Benchmark Description: Analyze the purposes of map projections (political, physical, special purpose) and explain the applications of various types of maps.

Benchmark Number: SS.6.G.1.6
Benchmark Description: Use a map to identify major bodies of water of the world, and explain ways they have impacted the development of civilizations.
Remarks/Examples: Examples are major rivers, seas, oceans.
» SS.6.G.1.Pa.f: Use a map to recognize a body of water.

The students will learn to give their opinions, compromise, work as a team and speak in front of a group.

Process

For this project, the assignment sheet will be handed to each student then verbally explained. Groups of four to five students will be assigned by the teacher. The group assignments should be made based on prior observation by the teacher as to who would work best together. There is a computer in the classroom for each student. The assigned groups should sit together for this assignment. Once the groups are together, they will work together to assign roles. The teacher will assist with this if the group appears to be having difficulty making the decision. This project will cover five class periods. During the class periods, the groups will sit together and assist each member with the assigned roles. They can work individually on their assigned role but can also request input from their group members and teacher when needed.

BELOW IS THE CLASS PROCESS DESCRIPTION THAT WILL BE GIVEN TO THE STUDENTS:

Your first task as a group is to assign roles. Try and pick a role where you feel you can best help the group. The four roles are as follows:

1. Group leader to be in charge of keeping the group on task and keep notes for the journal.

2. Cartographer to be in charge of preparing a map of the original expedition and a map of what areas the expedition would travel through in 2010.

3. Naturalist to be in charge of keeping a scrapbook of the plants and animal seen by Lewis and Clark and compare with plants and animals that would be seen in 2010.

4. Designer to be in charge of designing and preparing the travel brochure.

The group will present the project orally to the class. Each person in the group will need to present a portion of the project.

Once you decide which roles you will each take, discuss with your teacher for approval.

Project 1: Journal
You will need to take on the role of group leader for this project. You should work with your group to come up with a name of the tour. You will need to write 4 journal entries at least one paragraph long. Make sure that your journal entries are dated and site actual events that occurred on the expedition around that date. The events could include the names of the locations, the weather and people met. Below this paragraph, write another paragraph stating where the event occurred, and the current name of this location and two events or well known places (such as museums) that are in this area currently.

http://www.lewisandclark.com/

http://www.lewisandclark.com/tourismguide/region13.php

Project 2: Map
You will be making a map of the journey west. Your map should include at least 6 locations that were important along the journey. The locations should be labeled in the correct place. For each location, you will need to write at a 2-4 sentence description about why it was important. You will also make a map showing current locations and what is significant there now.

http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/lewisandclark/flatmap.htm

http://lewis-clark.org/

Project 3: Nature
You will be making an on-line scrapbook of the plants and animals encountered on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Correctly identify at least 10 different animals and 10 different plants and advise if these plants and animals are still existing in 2010. You will need to write a 2-3 sentence description of each plant and animal. Each entry should also have a colored picture.

http://www.sierraclub.org/lewisandclark/species/index.asp

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark/journey_intro.html

Project 4: Brochure
You will be preparing a 3 fold brochure to give to your travelers to describe the journey by Lewis and Clark and what they traveler can expect to see on this same journey in 2010. Work with your group members in providing information and photographs to show what the traveler can expect to see on the way. Remember, you are trying to entice the traveler to take this journey!

http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/

http://www.gorp.com/parks-guide/travel-ta-lewis-and-clark-trail-trekking-and-backpacking-canoeing-scenic-drives-sidwcmdev_116473.html

http://www.lewisandclarktrail.com/trailadventures/selfguide.htm

Project 5: Group Presentation
Each member of the group will present each project with a visual presentation in front of the class. You do not necessarily have to present the project you worked on. The presentation should get the rest of the students interested in taking this journey.

Resources Needed

The students will need Internet access to review the websites listed in the process description and Microsoft Office to type their journals, and nature scrapbook. There will also be need for paper and drawing materials for the student making the maps. The lesson could be taught by one teacher but an assistant teacher or volunteer parent would be helpful. Below is a list of the specific websites that will be used in this lesson:

http://www.lewisandclark.com/

http://www.lewisandclark.com/tourismguide/region13.php

http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/lewisandclark/flatmap.htm

http://lewis-clark.org/

http://www.sierraclub.org/lewisandclark/species/index.asp

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark/journey_intro.html

http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/

http://www.gorp.com/parks-guide/travel-ta-lewis-and-clark-trail-trekking-and-backpacking-canoeing-scenic-drives-sidwcmdev_116473.html

http://www.lewisandclarktrail.com/trailadventures/selfguide.htm

Evaluation

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
JOURNAL	Missing multiple entries of the journal or entries were of a low quality of work.	Some of the required entries of the journal were completed with satisfactory work.	All of the required entries were completed with satisfactory work.	All of the required entries were completed with high quality work.
MAP	There are fewer than 4 locations labeled correctly and described in a satisfactory or low quality way.	There are at least 4 locations labeled correctly and described in a satisfactory way.	There are at least 6-8 locations labeled correctly and described in a satisfactory way.	There are 8 locations labeled correctly and described in a high quality way.
NATURE	There are 5 each or fewer different plants or animals displayed with a color picture and informative caption. The pages are of satisfactory or low quality.	There are at least 8 each different plants or animals displayed with a color picture and informative caption. The pages are of satisfactory effort.	There are at least 10 each different plants or animals displayed with a color picture and informative caption. The pages are of satisfactory effort.	There are 10 each or more different plants or animals displayed with a color picture and informative caption. The pages are of high quality.
BROCHURE	The brochure is missing most of the required elements and is of low quality work.	The brochure contains most of the required elements but is of low quality work.	The brochure contains all of the required elements and is of satisfactory work.	The brochure contains all the required elements and is an example of high quality work.
GROUP PRESENTATION	The group did not work well as a group, did not agree on assigned tasks and did not make a satisfactory presentation.	The group attempted to work together and presented a satisfactory presentation.	The group worked together well, agreed on assigned tasks for each group member and presented in a clear, informative manner.	The group worked well together, agreed on assigned tasks for each group member, assisted each other along the way and presented in an informative and entertaining manner.

Conclusion

This lesson will be important in teaching the students about the Lewis and Clark Expedition and their impact on the geography of today. The students will also learn to express their technical and artistic skills as well as speaking skills. The student will learn how to work as a group to complete a task.

Credits & References

Photo found through google.com under Lewis and Clark Expedition photos

Other information found through the following websites:

http://www.lewisandclark.com/

http://www.lewisandclark.com/tourismguide/region13.php

http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/lewisandclark/flatmap.htm

http://lewis-clark.org/

http://www.sierraclub.org/lewisandclark/species/index.asp

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark/journey_intro.html

http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/

http://www.gorp.com/parks-guide/travel-ta-lewis-and-clark-trail-trekking-and-backpacking-canoeing-scenic-drives-sidwcmdev_116473.html

http://www.lewisandclarktrail.com/trailadventures/selfguide.htm

Last updated on August 15, 1999. Based on a template from The WebQuest Page