ND Curriculum Initiative

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Corps of Discovery Trading Cards

NDCLP. For grade(s)

4

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The students will research and find images of a Corps of Discovery member. They will create a trading card depicting their importance on the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Subject & Standards

2. Important Historical Events:

Equipment/Materials Needed

Computer, Internet website - http://www.bighugelabs.com

Procedures

1.  Students will choose one of the members of the Corps to further research. They will use internet research tools such as the databases through the District Media Center to conduct their research. 
2.  Students will organize their research into at least three reasons why their historical figure was significant on the expedition.
3.  Students will search and save an image that represents their person.Students will upload their image and type their finding using the trading card link. They can save their card to use on a class website or they can print their card to trade with their classmates.

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