Format
1) Program opens with a basic explanation and introduction of the topic
2) We will begin interactive discussion on Lewis and Clark's three important goals on their journey of exploration through the Louisiana Purchase.
3) Time is set aside for questions at the closing (as well as throughout the presentation)
Objectives
After attending The Durham Museum’s On the Trail with Lewis and Clark Class, students will:
1- Identify the goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
2- Identify examples of animals discovered on the Lewis and Clark expedition.
3- Describe the relationship of the members of the Lewis and Clark expedition with Native Americans.
Standards Alignment
State Standards
Kindergarten
0.4.1.a Identify concepts of time and chronology
0.4.2.a Identify the contributions of historical people and the impact of symbols including
various cultures and ethnic groups
0.4.2.b Differentiate between stories from the present and the past
First Grade
1.3.2.c Explain how places change over time
1.4.1.a Identify concepts of time and chronology
1.4.2.a Identify the contributions of historical people and the impact of symbols including
various cultures and ethnic groups
1.4.2.b Describe how objects including books, letters, and other artifacts help us to
understand the past
Second Grade
2.3.2.c Explain how places and regions change over time
2.4.1.a Identify concepts of time and chronology
2.4.1.d Describe how individuals, event, and ideas have changed neighborhoods, past and
present
2.4.2.a Describe historical people, events, ideas, and symbols, including various cultures and
ethnic groups
2.4.2.b Describe how their neighborhood has changed over the course of time using maps
and other artifacts
Third Grade
3.2.3.a Identify historical examples of trading among early settlers
3.3.2.c Explain and give examples of how places and regions change over time
3.4.1.a Identify concepts of time and chronology
3.4.1.d Describe how individuals, events, and ideas have changed communities past and
present
3.4.2.a Describe the role of historical people, events, ideas, and symbols, including various
cultures and ethnic groups
3.4.2.b Describe how their community has changed over the course of time using maps and
other artifacts
Fourth Grade
4.2.3.a Discuss the purpose of early NE financial institutions (i.e., barter, trading posts, banks)
4.4.1.a Apply concepts of time and chronology
4.4.1.d Examine the chronology of historical events in Nebraska and their impact on the past,
present, and future
4.4.2.a Describe and explain the relationships among historical people, events, ideas, and
symbols, including various cultures and ethnic groups, in Nebraska by era
4.4.2.b Describe how Nebraska and the Great Plains Region have changed over the course
of time using maps, documents, and other artifacts
Fifth Grade
5.2.12.a Investigate Early United States specialization and trade
5.4.1.a Describe concepts of time and chronology
5.4.1.c Examine the chronology of historical events in the United States and their impact on
the past, present, and future
5.4.2.a Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of people, events, ideas, and symbols,
including various cultures and ethnic groups, by era