With william clark, lewis led the journey to the pacific ocean and back between 1804 and 1806. Original journals of the lewis and clark expedition, 18041806. Students will gain an appreciation of not only the knowledge acquired during the famous journey but also the difficulties endured. An american journey along the lewis and clark trail, in which he retraced the route of the expedition.
Follow lewis and clark on their journey through 11 states, with journal entries, native american history, and events to celebrate the expeditions bicentennial. The lewis and clark expedition began in 1804, when president thomas jefferson tasked meriwether lewis with exploring lands west of the mississippi river. Welcome to the journals of the lewis and clark expedition online. There were usually two parts to each journal entry by lewis or clark. Created by the center for digital research in the humanities. In order to give sacagawea her rightful place in history, one must first look at what she actually did do on the expedition by turning to lewis and clark s journals. Animal discoveries from the journal of meriwether lewis the section provides an introduction to the journal of meriwether lewis along with excerpts of his notes regarding observations of various birds and animals. The journals of lewis and clark, 18041806 clark, william on. Lewis journal entries begin in a field book started on the day he left pittsburgh, august 31. Clark follow jeffersons instructions, although not always faithfully. After active military service, lewis became president thomas jeffersons private secretary in 1801. Understands the contributions lewis and clark made to the recorded history of early kansas. Published by the university of nebraska press, the definitive edition of the journals of the lewis and clark expedition.
Using data gathered on the journal notes worksheet, students will write a journal entry in the style of lewis and clark. Journal entries of may 1804 written by meriwether lewis and and william clark hits. Navigate the journals journals of the lewis and clark. When done, answer the wrap up questions to evaluate the geographic challenges of the. Cover 10 points must include a front and back portion. The introduction to this book, written by stephen ambrose, states that the journals of lewis and clark are an american treasure. Lewis and clark expedition activity primary sources dbq. Begin your journal with a listing of the members of the corps of discovery and a supply list this should be the first two pages of the journal dated in chronological order choose from a designated list from a timeline of events from the expedition. Use lewis and clarks authentic journal entries to teach students about the famous expedition. The journals of lewis and clark are words that can change your life. The journals of lewis and clark, by meriwether lewis and and. This can be helped by looking towards lewis and clarks backgrounds, and the culture of their day. The game which they principally hunt is the antelope, which they pursue on horseback and shoot with their arrows. Your students will evaluate the success of lewis and clark s journey by analyzing primary sources, recording evidence, and answering a document based question.
Your students will evaluate the success of lewis and clarks journey by analyzing primary sources, recording evidence, and answering a document based question. This animal is so extremely fleet and durable that a single horse has no possible chance to overtake them or run them down. Lewis and clark journal entries canoe camp nez perce. Lewis and clark return from their 30month long expedition as national heroes. The following text does not include the sextant readings. The journal is distributed free by us mail to all residents of three forks and willow creek. Moultons editionthe most accurate and inclusive edition ever publishedis one of the major scholarly achievements of the late twentieth century. Everything you need for a comprehensive lesson on the lewis and clark expedition is included.
The lewis and clark journals relating to weather, water, and climate. In order to give sacagawea her rightful place in history, one must first look at what she actually did do on the expedition by turning to lewis and clarks journals. The journals of lewis and clark kansas state history. Perfect as an introduction to the expedition or for younger kids. Your journal entries must be at least a paragraph each and. Animals discovered by lewis and clark in the american west. The trail today grades 38 asks students to imagine being on the trail with lewis and clark as a reporter and write newspaper reports on what theyve witnessed. Project or distribute copies of clark s august 19, 1804, journal entry and read and discuss it with the students. On the trail with lewis and clark kansas historical society. The section provides an introduction to the journal of meriwether lewis along with excerpts of his notes regarding observations of various birds and animals.
Station 3 find each of the locations traveled by lewis and clark and chart them on the map provided. This can be helped by looking towards lewis and clark s backgrounds, and the culture of their day. It includes all possible journal entries of lewis and clark. The journals of lewis and clark, by meriwether lewis and. Use the classroom atlas as a reference where needed. Tell the students there are journal entries from lewis and clark that refer to these certificates and that they are going to examine one such entry. June 20 the author of this article is solely responsible for its content. This website makes available the text of the celebrated nebraska edition of the lewis and clark journals, edited by gary e. Transmississippi expedition of lewis and clark, this first publication. Field guide findings worksheet from the journal entries provided. All quotations or references to journal entries in the ensuing text are from moulton, by date, unless otherwise indicated. This is a journal entry or two a day for nearly a year and it was worth every word and hour. The following journal entries describe some of my most memorable adventures.
Journal entries of june 1804 written by meriwether lewis and and william clark hits. A monthly newspaper serving the communities of three forks and willow creek, montana. Jefferson asked lewis to command a western exploring expedition. Cover may be made out of a variety of materialscolor. Clark, may 14, 1804 may the 14thmonday set out from camp river a dubois at 4 oclock p. All the preparations being completed, we left our encampment. Neither lewis nor clark had any training in geology, mining, or mineralogy. May 14, 1804 journals of the lewis and clark expedition. Clark wasted no words while lewis was a story teller and their cohesive voices took me on an uncharted journey to the west coast through land that no white man had yet seen at that time. The lewis and clark expedition began in 1804, when president thomas jefferson tasked meriwether lewis with exploring lands west of the mississippi river that comprised the louisiana purchase. The journals of the lewis and clark expedition 18031806. This spot is at the mouth of the wood river, a small stream which empties itsef into the mississippi, opposite to the entrance.
Project or distribute copies of clarks august 19, 1804, journal entry and read and discuss it with the students. Map pdf 1008 kb may 14, 1804 set out from camp river a dubois at 4 oclock pm and proceed up the missouris under sail to the first island in the missouri and camped on the upper point opposit a creek on the south side below a ledge of limestone rock called colewater made 4 12 miles, the party consited of 2, self one frenchman and 22 men in the boat of 20 ores, 1 serjt. This section provides an interactive map of the lewis and clark route to the pacific. In 1803, the great expanse of the louisiana purchase was an empty canvas. At first this seemed like hyperbole, but while reading the journals, it. Most of the courses and distances and celestial observations have been omitted. Read the essential lewis and clark pdf by harpercollins the journals of meriwether lewis and william clark remain the single most important document in the. The journals of lewis and clark by meriwether lewis. The journey of the corps of discovery, is the author of five other books, including out west. Table of contents journals of the lewis and clark expedition. The journals of lewis and clark are the first report on the west, on the united states over the hill and beyond the sunset, on the province of the american future bernard devoto. Jul 07, 2018 read the essential lewis and clark pdf by harpercollins the journals of meriwether lewis and william clark remain the single most important document in the history of american exploration.
Ask students to imagine they are on the journey and create journal entries as sacagawea or an imaginary explorer. The journal of lewis and clarke 1840 internet archive. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this the lewis and clark journals study guide and get instant access to the following summary. Clarks entries from the field notes will uniformly come first and notebook journal entries. List of articles in category the journals of lewis and clark 18041806. His first meteorological entry was a discussion about a thick fogg. He has been a consultant on many of ken burnss documentary films and was the cowriter and.
The following journal excerpts were compiled by florentine films in preparation for the making of lewis and clark. Recalls 2 or 3 main instructions lewis and clark were given for exploring the west. Original journals of the lewis and clark expedition, 1804. Or, students can imagine they were one of the expeditions team members and write journal entries of their experiences. Keenly aware that the course of the nations destiny lay westwardand that a voyage of discovery would be necessary to. Also, these journal entries are all history has by which to remember sacagawea. Clark, may 14, 1804 monday may 14th 1804 rained the forepart of the day i determined to go as far as st. Lewis s entry for 12 may 1806, refers to our old guide toby. The journal entries found here are not the complete entries of lewis and clark. Lewis could finish the business in which he was obliged to attend to at st louis and join me by land from that place 24 miles. The science of geology was in its infancy at the time of the lewis and clark expedition. Lewis and clarke, for exploring the river missouri, and the best communication from that to the pacific ocean, has had all the success which could be expected. To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, im or document. Moultons the journals of the lewis and clark expedition, july 28 to november 1, 1805.
Lewis and clark in depth tour the great falls of the missouri river. Lewis and clark journal entries canoe camp the original spelling in the journals has been preserved. These journals are from may 14, 1804, the day the expedition left the mississippi river, to september 26, 1806, a day or two after they arrived back in st. Lewis and clarks expedition journal entries close reading. Lewis and clark move up the mississippi river from the ohio river to tower rock. Pertinent information from the entries will be noted on the large outline map, or on the chart provided in pdf format for each groups specialty. Calendar of entries journals of the lewis and clark. Connect each of the locations to find the route that lewis and clark followed to the pacific ocean. Entries should be about two to three paragraphs in length, be written in handwriting do not use a computer and a printer for your final draft in black ink and hand drawn illustrations refer to lewis and clarks actual journal for examples. In this fiveday, ccssaligned unit, students will examine and interpret the journal entries of captain meriwether lewis and second lieutenant william clark from their american expedition across the western portion of the united states 1804 1806. In addition, copies may be picked up free at the following locations. Use lewis and clark s authentic journal entries to teach students about the famous expedition. Analyzing the lewis and clark journals the student will use journal entries from the corps of discovery to develop a historical narrative of the expedition.
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