Students must decide how they would handle the situation. Students develop a game around the trip of Lewis and Clark. Students read the journals from Lewis and Clark this is primary historical research. Students research the ecosystem through which the Corps of Discovery travel. Students research and prepare a project on one of the Native tribes with which the Corps of Discovery has contact.
Students keep their own journal during the trip, carrying out weekly writing assignments.
Students will navigate the web to find web sites that help their research of the trip. Students will have an understanding of the early 1800s in American history. Students will have the opportunity to work in groups in the two major projects and with the mysteries and ethical incidents. Students will use the Internet as a major research tool for history reports and game design. Get the OnlineClass e-mail newsletter with tips on Internet education and information on all our programs.