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The three buttons all link to articles in Sirs Issue Researcher. Notice the section on each page entitled, "view related documents" for other possible items of interest.
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Freedom Flix includes an ebook, video, links to additional information about related concepts and links to related websites.
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This map shows the expedition's route west and their route home. You can click on the states along the trail to read excepts from the journals. The left side of the screen has links to other PBS Lewis and Clark resources.
You explored Level 1 of Britannica, now explore Level 2. Notice the tabs for Images and Videos and Related Articles.
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"The True Story of Sacagawea" explains what is true and what is legend in Sacagawea's life. You may quiz yourself after viewing the video. Use the search bar on TedEd to find related videos.
In addition to reading the book and viewing the movie, the "Explore More" button gives links to related searches. There is a "read to me" feature.
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Inquiry Tools
Inquiry Tools
Inquiry Log
Inquiry Log
Use the Inquiry Log to keep track of the sources you visited during this stage.
Inquiry Journal
Inquiry Journal
As you explore, you will find interesting ideas and things you want to know more about. Stop and briefly write these things in your journal.
References
Access Britannica School. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/Lewis-and-Clark-Expedition/275452
Students can explore Level 2 of Britannica. It provides detailed information, primary sources, videos, and more.
Chapters of discovery (2002). . Ann Arbor: ProQuest. Retrieved from https://explore.proquest.com/sirsissuesresearcher/document/2254822864?accountid=66276
Chapters of Discovery is a detailed map of the expedition's journey. It includes modes of travel for each day of the trip.
Dommnauer, T. (2013). The Lewis and Clark Expedition. Scholastic Inc. Retrieved from https://sdmfflix.digital.scholastic.com/unitPage/node-34834/10014041/?authCtx=U.600054345
In the ebook of this multimodal site students are challenged to be an historical investigator by analyzing primary and secondary sources, investigating the players and witnesses, and taking into account what else was happening at the time. This site also has a video, links to more information about related concepts, and links to related websites.
Fantastic voyage (2002). Ann Arbor: ProQuest. Retrieved from https://explore.proquest.com/sirsissuesresearcher/document/2254822875?accountid=66276
Fantastic Voyage is a detailed infographic. It highlights the keelboat and the other boats the expedition used.
Fun Facts for Kids on Animals, Earth, History and more! (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dkfindout.com/us/history/explorers/lewis-and-clark/
The highlight of this site is the plants and birds Lewis and Clark "discovered" on their journey. There is also information about Sacagawea. This site will appeal to struggling readers.
Indian nations, then and now (2002). . Ann Arbor: ProQuest. Retrieved from https://explore.proquest.com/sirsissuesresearcher/document/2254950017?accountid=66276
This map shows the indigenous tribes the expedition encountered and where they met them.
Lewis and Clark . Interactive Trail Map. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/trailmap/index.html
This interactive map includes excerpts of Lewis and Clark's journals. It also includes information about the Native Americans the explorers met.
Huang, N., & Hawke, J. (2019). Explorers: Amazing tales of the world's greatest adventurers. Smithsonian Institution. Explorers has a section entitled, "Fort Clatsop." It includes a diagram of the fort the men of the expedition constructed after hey successfully reached the Pacific Ocean and needed shelter to survive the winter.
Online Research Skills. (n.d.). Retrieved April 23, 2020, from https://teenhealthandwellness.com/article/470/online-researchskills
These two articles teach primary and secondary sources. It's important for a students to know the differences and how each are used in the study of history. The links for these articles are in Note to Teacher.
Perritang, J. (2010). The Lewis and Clark Expedition Scholastic Inc. Retrieved from https://sdmtfx.digital.scholastic.com/p/node-33061/01001889?authCtx=U.600054345
The story of Lewis and Clark offered by TrueFlix gives basic information but allows students to make important connections with the "Explore More" tab.
The true story of Sacajawea - Karen Mensing. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-true-story-of-sacajawea-karen-mensing Sacajawea's role is essential in the Lewis and Clark expedition. Students who are interested in her can find lots of resources to explore. Video is under 4 minutes.
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