America Doubled

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America Doubled

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What could you do with 15 million dollars? The size of the United States doubled in 1803 with the Louisiana Purchase. Students learn about Lewis and Clark, and experience traveling through the land rationing what items they would need, as well as their importance.

Education Levels:

3, 4, 5

Subject:

United States History, Writing (composition)

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

Beacon Learning Center

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Keywords:

Supplies, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Clark, William, Rations, Louisiana Purchase, Lewis, Meriwether, Money

Mediator:

Elementary school teachers

Publisher:

Beacon Learning Center

Contributor:

Andrea Raley

Is Part Of:

http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/lessons/LA.asp

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Language Arts, English, History

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Language Arts (1996)

Strand C: Listening, Viewing, and Speaking

Standard 1: The student uses listening strategies effectively.

The student carries on an extended conversation with a group of friends.

1. interacts with peers in a variety of situations to develop and present familiar ideas (for example, conversations, whole group interactions, discussions)

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Social Studies (1999)

Strand A: Time, Continuity, and Change [History]

Standard 4: The student understands United States history to 1880.

Benchmark SS.A.4.2.5: The student understands geographic, economic, and technological features of the growth and change that occurred in America from 1801 to 1861.

Fifth
1. understands selected geographic and economic features of the growth and change that occurred in America from 1801 to 1861 (for example, the Lewis and Clark expedition, the Louisiana Purchase)

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Language Arts (1996)

Strand B: Writing

Standard 2: The student writes to communicate ideas and information effectively.

The student writes notes, comments, and observations that reflect comprehension of content and experiences from a variety of media.

1. writes notes, comments, and observations that reflect comprehension of fourth-grade or higher level content and experiences from a variety of media

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Language Arts (1996)

Strand C: Listening, Viewing, and Speaking

Standard 3: The student uses speaking strategies effectively.

The student participates as a contributor and occasionally acts as a leader in a group discussion.

1. uses discussion strategies (for example, acting as participant and leader; volunteering relevant information; responding to opinions and ideas of others; summarizing information heard)

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Language Arts (1996)

Strand B: Writing

Standard 2: The student writes to communicate ideas and information effectively.

The student writes for a variety of occasions, audiences, and purposes.

1. writes for a variety of occasions, audience, and purposes (for example, journals to reflect upon ideas, reports to describe scientific observations)

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Language Arts (1996)

Strand C: Listening, Viewing, and Speaking

Standard 3: The student uses speaking strategies effectively.

The student speaks for specific occasions, audiences, and purposes, including conversations, discussions, projects, and informational or imaginative presentations.

1. prepares for and gives presentations for specific occasions, audiences, and purposes (including but not limited to group discussions, informational or dramatic presentations)

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Language Arts (1996)

Strand C: Listening, Viewing, and Speaking

Standard 1: The student uses listening strategies effectively.

The student responds to speakers by asking questions, making contributions, and paraphrasing what is said.

1. uses strategies to respond to speakers (for example, asking questions, making contributions, summarizing, reflecting on ideas)

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