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+++++The Idaho Statesman: Sacajawea
A wonderfully written book of seven chapters on the life of Sacajawea. The chapters are supplemented by many pictures, as well as quotes from various Lemhi Shoshone individuals.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: First Across the Continent: The Exploring Expedition
This 1902 work is available here from the University of Virginia. It includes illustrations and, according to the author, is taken largely from the accounts written by the explorers themselves.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: All Star River Explorers
An interactive site to teach students how rivers are formed, how they change, and why they are important. Cross-curricular activities in language arts, math, science, social studies, and art, some of which include worksheets to download,...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Sacagawea
Sacagawea is best known for joining Louis and Clark on their expedition westward from the Mississippi to the Pacific Coast.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Lesson Plan: Sacagawea
In this lesson, students will learn about Sacagawea and her contributions to the Corps of Discovery and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: William Clark 1770 1838
Brief biographical sketch of William Clark, an American explorer who led a famous expedition up the Missouri River to the Pacific Coast in 1804. Links to maps of the expedition.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Meriwether Lewis 1774 1809
A biography of Meriwether Lewis and information about his exploration of the Louisiana Territory that led to the development of the American West. Includes several maps.
PBS
Idaho Public Television: The Journey of Sacagawea
The life of Sacagawea is profiled in this television show. It includes transcripts of interviews with historians, librarians, etc., and videos from the show.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Citizenship: What Do You Think of These Citizens?
You will be able to evaluate the citizenship qualities of many famous citizens in this section. After completing the activities in this section, we hope you will approach the difficult issues your society will face as a responsible citizen.
PBS
Pbs: Lewis and Clark: Shoshone Indians
The amazing story of the meeting between the Lemhi Shoshones and the Corps of Discovery. Read the part Sacagawea played in the success of the encounter. From PBS.
PBS
Pbs the West: William Clark
The PBS acclaimed series, "The West," provides a comprehensive biography of William Clark, the man forever linked to the epic achievements of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
PBS
Pbs the West: Meriwether Lewis
Within the context of the critically acclaimed Public Broadcasting System (PBS) series, "The West", the life of Meriwether Lewis is explored.
PBS
Pbs the West: Sacagawea
Part of a comprehensive site on the American West, this page explains Sacagawea's legendary role in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
PBS
Lewis and Clark: Inside the Corps: Sacagawea
An overview of the life of Sacagawea, the only woman to travel with Lewis and Clark on the great journey to the west.
Other
Women: Back to the Future: Sacagawea
A profile of Sacagawea, who is featured in a performance by Kate Campbell Stevenson.
Other
Bonnie "Spirit Wind Walker" Butterfield: Sacagawea
This is a very detailed biography of Sacagawea, supplemented by numerous historical photos. It is written from the vantage point of a native person, unlike most accounts. It does discuss how women were abused in her Shoshone tribe, due...
Other
Lewis & Clark Among the Shoshone
Two sisters and authors go into detail over the journey of Lewis & Clark as they seek the Shoshone Indians for Sacagawea, who played a critical role in communication between the explorers and the Native Americans.
Microsoft
Microsoft: The Story of Sacagawea's Son Pomp
Lewis and Clark traveled for two years and covered 4,000 miles to reach the Pacific Ocean. They had the help of a young Native American girl, Sacagawea, who carried with her a small baby! Students will learn about the Lewis and Clark...
Read Works
Read Works: Sacagawea
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Sacagawea, guide to Lewis and Clark as they explored the Louisiana Purchase. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Yankton Chamber of Commerce: Lewis & Clark's Historic Trail
Site provides specific information about the Expedition through South Dakota. Biographies and journal entries from Lewis and Clark are included.
Kansas Historical Society
Beyond Lewis & Clark: The Army Explores the West
This website looks at military explorers from Lewis and Clark (1804) to George Custer (1874).
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Return of Sacagawea
Sacagawea returned to America last month. Actually, a new golden dollar coin bearing the image of Sacagawea, began circulating last month. It premiered to rave reviews! This new coin features the profile of Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman...
Other
History's Women: Sacajawea, Shoshone Woman
Sacajawea was a Shoshone guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition. Her presence gave the expedition credibility with the native peoples, who were less apt to be suspicious of the group's motives when they saw Sacajawea with her baby,...
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: Sacagawea
Sacagawea was best known as an explorer, interpreter, and guide. She was a Shoshone woman who assisted Lewis and Clark on their explorations of the western United States. Learn more about Sacagawea in this well-constructed overview by...