Lesson Topic: The expedition of Lewis and Clark.

Lesson Objectives:

·         Students will be familiar with the expedition of Lewis and Clark.

·         Students will know the significance behind this expedition and understand the route that was taken by the explorers on the trip.

·         Students will be able to map out the route on the whiteboard.

Instructional Technique:

·         Active class activity, Individual assessment, group discussion.

Instructional Materials:

·         Students Home computer/ laptop (or library computer)

·         Teacher made website

·         Handout for website answers 

·         Whiteboard

·         Projector

·         Whiteboard Marker

·         Informational website on Lewis and Clark (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark/journey_leg_1.html)

Theoretical Perspective: Understanding the Lewis and Clark expedition is important for understanding how America became the fully developed land it is today. 

Procedure:

a.   Intro-

In our previous history lessons the students have been introduced to how America was first founded on the East Coast. In this 2-day lesson the students will learn the stepping stones of westward expansion, the expedition of Lewis and Clark.

b.   Step by step-

DAY ONE

1.   The teacher will gather the classes attention, asking them to get a laptop from the school laptop cart.

2.   The teacher will instruct the students to go to the National Geographic website that will written on the chalkboard.

3.   As class we will start discussing the Lewis and Clark journey, starting with where it started and working our way through the map.

4.   As the students go along the teacher will add bits of information about the Lewis and Clark adventure, the students should take notes on what the teacher says, as this will be used later.

5.   Once the teacher completes the guided tour of the Lewis and Clark route the students will be asked to trace bits the route on a blank map of the U.S. This will be a projection that is shined on the whiteboard.

6.   Each student will be asked to provide a piece of information about the expedition.

7.   Class will end, the teacher will tell the students to keep there notes safe and study them for homework.

DAY TWO:

1.   The teacher will gather the classes attention, asking them to get a laptop from the school laptop cart.

2.   The teacher will instruct the students to follow the link written on the whiteboard. This will be the teacher made Lewis and Clark website.

3.   The teacher will show how to navigate the website and inform the students that they cannot use notes for the website quiz.

4.    The teacher will pass out a worksheet where the students can keep track of their correct quiz answers. The teacher will explain that this assignment will not be graded, and it is for practice. 

5.   The students will complete the web quiz and then will have a class discussion on their correct answers.  

c.    Closure-

To close the lesson the teacher will explain the significance behind the Lewis and Clark expedition. Then the class will have one final discussion on the expedition, students will be encouraged to explain why they think the expedition is important. The teacher will make sure each student has a basic understanding of the expedition. Students will be told to hold on to their notes to study for the next test.

d.   Adaptions-

Due to most of the lesson being online and interactive, students interest should be held. If I student has a hard time understanding the website the teacher will be demonstrating directions on the projector to assist. Much of the websites are also visual and textual, this will help students with different learning styles and reading abilities.

Evaluation:

        The student must be able to provide their worksheet of correct answers to the teacher as proof that they completed the website quiz. This will determine that the student has a working knowledge of both how to navigate the computer and of the Lewis and Clark expedition.  

Lewis and Clark Answer Worksheet

       (Place answers inside boxes)