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October 2001 Vol.2 Issue 10
Suggested
lesson plan for "Lewis and
Clark project asks kids to look
at history and math questions"
Readability: About
sixth grade reading level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Merriwether Lewis, William Clark, Corps
of ReDiscovery, Lakota Sioux, Chamberlain, S.D., Jim Sturm,
Wydown Middle School, Lewis and Clark Bi-Centennial Expedition,
Scott Mandrell, Dakota Wesleyan College, Mitchell Vo-Tech
Other words: expedition, route, re-enactment, unique, drought,
plague
BEFORE READING:
This is a relatively short article. Have the young reader
read the names and words from the list. Help with words where
needed. Then suggest that he or she read the article aloud
to you. Indicate questions will be raised afterward.
DURING READING:
Help with words as needed to keep the oral reading smooth
and fluent.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as the following to check for understanding
and promote a discussion.
- What kinds
of questions are expected to be answered in the Corp of
ReDiscovery project?
- What has teacher
Jim Sturm been seeking to do?
- What special
role has teacher Scott Mandrell had in the project?
- Where did
the students finally have to go to find out the correct
amount of powder taken on the original expedition?
- What is of
special interest to you in this Bi-Centennial project? Why?
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