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The Lewis and Clark Expedition - Interactive Research Templates

Updated: 10 May 2023

Use these three templates to record notes or research project content on the life and contributions of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 3 Pages
Grades: 3 - 5

Curriculum

Social Studies 3.1(C)

Describe how individuals, including Daniel Boone, Christopher Columbus, the Founding Fathers, and Juan de Oñate, have contributed to the expansion of existing communities or to the creation of new communities.
Social Studies 4.2

History. The student understands the causes and effects of European exploration and colonization of Texas. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 4
Social Studies 4.3

History. The student understands the importance of the Texas Revolution, the Republic of Texas, and the annexation of Texas to the United States. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 4
Social Studies 4.4

History. The student understands the political, economic, and social changes in Texas during the last half of the 19th century. The student is expected to: (1) describe the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on Texas; (A) explain...
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 4
Social Studies 5.4

History. The student understands political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 5
Social Studies 5.8

Geography. The student understands how people adapt to and modify their environment. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 5
Social Studies 5.9

Economics. The student understands the basic economic patterns of early societies in the United States. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 5

teaching resource

The Lewis and Clark Expedition - Interactive Research Templates

Updated: 10 May 2023

Use these three templates to record notes or research project content on the life and contributions of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 3 Pages
Grades: 3 - 5

Use these three templates to record notes or research project content on the life and contributions of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea

Looking for Lewis and Clark Activities?

Since the removal of textbooks from most U.S. classrooms, it has become increasingly difficult to find materials that will aid students in learning the amazing history of our country. We are here to help you find those resources!

Explore the key figures related to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. With these research templates, students will be able to take notes or collect evidence as they read about Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea.

Each template featuresspace for an illustration, along with space for students to write information about that person. Spaces are provided for students to record information on the following concepts:

Background Information
Character Traits of a Good Citizen
Contributions to the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Effects of the historical figure’s involvement in the expedition.

Social Studies for Digital Learners!

This template is available in two easy to use formats. You can use the traditional print-and-complete method, or assign the Google Interactive version in Google Classroom! Either way, your students will have everything they need for that research project!

Use the dropdown menu beside the Download button to choose between the printable PDF and Google Slides Interactive version of the resource.

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Curriculum

Social Studies 3.1(C)

Describe how individuals, including Daniel Boone, Christopher Columbus, the Founding Fathers, and Juan de Oñate, have contributed to the expansion of existing communities or to the creation of new communities.
Social Studies 4.2

History. The student understands the causes and effects of European exploration and colonization of Texas. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 4
Social Studies 4.3

History. The student understands the importance of the Texas Revolution, the Republic of Texas, and the annexation of Texas to the United States. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 4
Social Studies 4.4

History. The student understands the political, economic, and social changes in Texas during the last half of the 19th century. The student is expected to: (1) describe the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on Texas; (A) explain...
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 4
Social Studies 5.4

History. The student understands political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 5
Social Studies 5.8

Geography. The student understands how people adapt to and modify their environment. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 5
Social Studies 5.9

Economics. The student understands the basic economic patterns of early societies in the United States. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 5

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