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INTRODUCTION TO "IMAGES OF THE WEST
BEFORE LEWIS AND CLARK"

 

Summary: Many people tried to imagine what the West was like before Lewis and Clark made their epic journey--just as people today try to imagine the features of a distant planet or the depths of the oceans. Some of the theories circulating in the eastern United States had some logic to them, while others were pure fantasy.

In this lesson, students are familiarized with the prevailing images of the West and how the Lewis and Clark expedition discredited many of those images. Exercises contrasting speculation and logical thinking are included.

Contents of this Unit: (To access, click on capitalized titles.)

I. INTRODUCTION: Summary of the entire unit.
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IMAGES OF THE WEST BEFORE LEWIS AND CLARK: Lesson Plan on which the following activity is based:
III. TEACHING AIDS "I": Additional information and references pertinent to this unit.
IV. GLOSSARY AND PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
V. LEWIS AND CLARK RESOURCE MATERIALS: Suggestions for selecting resources about the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
VI. EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND MULTIPLE--INTELLIGENCIES CHARTS Standards and goals fulfilled by the lessons and activities in this unit.


A Word For Teachers About Using This Curriculum Guide
Lesson plans and activities in this curriculum guide have been planned to accommodate a wide range of student interests and capabilities rather than imposing a rigid age/grade structure upon the materials. We encourage teachers to adapt the materials according to the needs, interests, and capabilities of their classes. Even the diagram below should be taken as an approximation. After all, no one knows your students better than you do.

 

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