The Lewis and Clark virtual field trip was one of my favorite lessons of the year, thus far. Incorporating a graphic organizer such as a Bubble Map, students were able to describe specifics regarding the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The graphic organizer is a bubble map about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The students analyzed three sections during their virtual field trip that used three separate websites. The first website students visited had them analyze one of the soldiers from the Corps of Discovery and determine their rank and monthly salary. Afterwards, they summarize the chosen soldiers' life by taking notes. The second section had students selecting one geographical challenge they determined interesting. Once chosen, students visited another website and took detailed notes on the specific dates, location of the event, and what types of challenges their soldier encountered. The last section, students visited YouTube and watched a video on the scientific discoveries their soldier experienced on the expedition. At the closing of the lesson, the students wrote a journal entry describing their travels with the Lewis and Clark Expedition while using their graphic organizer as a writing and thinking tool. The graphic organizer was structured to help students on the fluidity of their writing and make it sequential, just as their lesson was.
Online Resources:
URL for Section 1, Corps of Discovery: http://www.lewisandclarktrail.com/corps.htm
URL for Section 2, Geography Challenges: http://www.lewisandclarkexhibit.org/cd_index_flash.html
URL for Section 3, Discoveries Made During Expedition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t1BMdM8po8&disable_polymer=true
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