Chapter 9.1
Discover Lewis and Clark's Epic Journey to the Pacific
You'll explore the famous expedition that mapped America's western territories and opened the frontier for future settlers.
What You'll Learn
You learn about Corps of Discovery's western exploration mission
You discover Sacagawea's crucial role as guide and interpreter
You explore scientific discoveries of plants and animal species
You understand mapping achievements that helped future western settlers
What You'll Practice
1
You analyze expedition purposes and goals through reading passages
2
You identify key contributors like Sacagawea and their contributions
3
You examine challenges faced during river travel and exploration
Why This Matters
You learn essential skills of exploration, scientific observation, and cross-cultural cooperation that apply to problem-solving and teamwork in your daily life.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Western Exploration
Scientific Documentation
Geographic Mapping
Cultural Cooperation
Historical Analysis
OH Curriculum Aligned
