The story of Sacajawea's incredible role as the guide in the Lewis and Clark expedition across America is captured in this engaging, animated video. Learn about the efforts she took to support the explorers, including translating, foraging for food, and even salvaging important documents chronicling the historic expedition.

Concepts

thomas jefferson, united states presidents, the lewis and clark expedition

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Additional Tags

lewis and clark, thomas jefferson, social studies

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Pros

• Illustrates using primary sources for evidence
• Engaging animations
• Opportunity to flip the video: create your own multiple choice and/or open answer questions to check for understanding, add additional resources, or create a discussion question for an online open forum (requires free online registration)

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.8.7 RI.9-10.7 RH.6-8.7