Lewis and Clark Writing Activities

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The Climb Thomas Jefferson Virtual History Teacher
 
 
The Climb - This printout requires students to consider a time when they thought they were at the cusp of finishing something great, only to learn there was MUCH more work to do.
Dynamic Duos - This printable exercise requires students to compare Lewis and Clark to other "dynamic duos" in literature, movies, or even sports.
Unsung Hero - This activity explains the idea of Sacagawea as an unsung hero. Students must then write about an unsung hero they select from movies, literature, sports, or their own lives.

Thomas Jefferson Virtual History Teacher - Studies in Elaboration - These fun activities requires students to role play as history teachers grading student tests that reflect poor efforts. "Teachers" must grade the tests and then elaborate on student answers to make them complete answers.