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Step 1 The Information

 

1. Read the resource  on the Louisiana Purchase and take notes.  You will use these notes to make 2 pages.

 

                               First Page

                          

2. Using a Google Doc create a page teaching your classmates about the Louisiana Purchase.

 

This page must include all of the following:

- At least one picture

-Why did the United States want more land?

-How did the US get the land?

-Who did they buy the land from?

- How big was it and what states did it Border?

-What country did not want them to buy the land?

- In your opinion, do you believe buying the Louisiana Territory was a smart decision on Jefferson's part? Why or why not?

 

 

3. You are going to create a quiz on Kahoot to quiz your classmates on the information you found above. Please include the following:

- If you do not already have one, create an account

- Include at least 5 questions

-Include a picture to go along with each question

 

 

     

 

Step 2 Lewis and Clark Expedition

                        

1. Read the resources on Lewis and Clark's expidition and take notes.

 

2. On a new page in the same google doc where you wrote your information on the Louisiana Purchase.

 

- Who were lewis and clark?

-What was the purpose of their exploration?

-What was the trip like? Give both positives and negatives

Who were some people they encountered?

-One fun or interesting fact about their exploration.

 

 

3. Play “ Go West Across America with Lewis and Clark” online game

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Louisiana Purchase

How did we get from a starter country to a full fledged nation?

Resources

 

Kahoot

 

 

Resources

 

Go West Across America!

 

Step 3: Sacagawea's Guidance

Sacagawea was the Native American guide who traveled the Louisiana Territory with Lewis and Clark.  

 

1. Read the resources on the right about Sacagawea and her role as a guide during the expidition. 

 

2. On a new page in the same google doc where you wrote your information on the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark, please include the following:

 

-A picture to go along with your information

- Who was Sacagawea?

-What was her life like before she was Lewis and Clark's guide?

-What lead Sacagawea to becoming their guide?

-What were two experiences Sacagawea had during her travels with Lewis and Clark?

 

3. Create a quiz with at least 5 questions. Your quiz can be a kahoot, short answer questions, matching, crossword puzzle, or word search. 

 

4. Watch the following episode of "Time Warp Trio", on your right, to learn some more about the adventures of Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 4: Presenting Your Information

You will now summarized information about the Louisiana Purchase and expoloration of the territory by Lewis and Clark into an informational booklet.  

 

1. Using Google Docs, create a booklet with information on the Louisiana Purchase and exploration. Your document must have the following:

-A title page including authors name and a picture

-Summaries of information from steps 1-3 seperated into three pages each with title and picture. 

-proper punctuation, spelling, grammar (edit your work!)

 

2. Check your work with a teacher then print your booklet using the colored printer.

 

3. Use the materials provided to bind your booklet together. 

 

 

 

 

 

Resources

 

Sacagawea Video

 

Sacageawea Reading

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resources

 

Word Search Resource

 

Kahoot Resource

 

Crossword Puzzle Resource

 

 

 

Time Warp Trio Video

 

 

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