Summarize the Lewis and Clark Expedition Graphic Organizer

The Lewis and Clark Expedition was a military expedition led by Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark to explore the Louisiana Purchase and the Pacific Northwest. The expedition was a significant chapter in the history of American exploration.

This resource is designed to be used as a summarizing activity for a study on the Lewis and Clark expedition and the westward expansion of the United States. Students will complete a series of summarizing questions to review the important ideas related to the journey of the Corps of Discovery.

Questions included are:

• Who made the journey on the Lewis and Clark expedition?
• What was the goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
• Why did Lewis and Clark need to explore the American West?
• Where did the Lewis and Clark expedition begin and end?
• When did Lewis and Clark explore the American West?
• How did the Lewis and Clark expedition change the United States?

Through this activity, students will summarize their knowledge of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your American History lessons. 

If you have a mixture of above and below-level learners, check out these suggestions for keeping students on track with the concepts: 

🆘 Support Struggling Students

Help students who need help understanding the concepts by 

• Completing the organizer as a whole class on the board, while students copy the shared responses.
• Provide read-aloud accommodations or allow for partner work.
• Provide students with trade books or short articles about the expedition for reference during the activity.

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