INTRODUCTION "TO CAPTAIN LEWIS BUYS A DOG"

Summary
Before he left on the expedition, Captain Lewis bought a Newfoundland dog to take along on the journey. He named the dog Seaman. References to him in the Lewis and Clark journals show that he was a valuable addition to the expedition. One of the most exciting stories is how Seaman saved Lewis and Clark and the Charbonneau family from being trampled by a buffalo one night as they all lay sleeping.

Stories about today's search-and-rescue Newfoundland dogs provide a connection between past and present. A discussion of why there are no photographs of Seaman (cameras had not been invented) introduces the concept of changing technology. A project involving students' own pets and how to care for them adds a personal element important for this age group.

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

I.	INTRODUCTION: Summary of the entire unit.
II.	SYNOPSIS: Brief review of the Lewis and Clark Expedition as it applies to the lesson plan
III.	CAPTAIN LEWIS BUYS A DOG: Lesson Plan on which the following activities are based: SAVED BY SEAMAN: A skit dramatizing an incident on the trail involving Seaman. PET PICTURE: A paper craft activity.
IV.	TEACHING AIDS "D": Additional information and references pertinent to the subject matter in this unit.
V.	GLOSSARY AND PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
VI.	JOURNAL EXCERPTS: Relevant selections from the Lewis and Clark journals.
VII.	LEWIS AND CLARK RESOURCE MATERIALS: Suggestions for selecting resources about the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
VIII.	EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND MULTIPLE--INTELLIGENCIES CHARTS A, B, C, D: Standards and goals fulfilled by the lessons and activities in this unit.

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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.