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Activity
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Lewis and Clark, American Explorers

For Students 3rd - 8th
A good, brief biography of Lewis and Clark, and a good description of their explorations. Contains a printable map and a cloze (fill in the blank) activity.
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Lesson Plan
Success Link

Success Link: Lewis and Clark Come Alive

For Teachers 4th - 6th
After young scholars research individual members of the Corps of Discovery, they create a living museum of "characters" as they take on the persona of one of the members and present the information they've discovered. Included is a...
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Article
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Sacagawea

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Sacagawea (1788-1812), the Native American guide and interpreter on the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: The Lewis and Clark Expedition

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of images, letters, and maps provides information about the expedition leaders, the president that made the expedition possible, and the people they encountered along the way.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Why Teach Native American History?: Wyoming's Native Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
In this learning module, students will learn about the contributions of two important Native Americans, Washakie and Sacajawea. It will also stress the importance of teaching and learning about the unique history, culture, and...
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Handout
US Mint

United States Mint: The Life of Sacagawea

For Students 9th - 10th
Sacagawea played a critical role in the Lewis and Clark expedition, acting as their guide, diplomat, and expert in wilderness survival. Clark felt so indebted to her that he took on the responsibility of ensuring an education for her...
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Activity
Other

Star Rise Creations: Sacagawea

For Students 3rd - 5th
Read about Sacagawea's life and her experiences as she travelled with the Lewis and Clark expedition. This site is replicated at . However, the appearance of this page would appeal more to a younger audience, and the other to an older one.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Explorers for Kids: Sacagawea

For Students 1st - 9th
On this site, learn about the biography and life of explorer and guide Sacagawea. Explore her life as a Native American woman who helped Lewis and Clark.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Sacagawea

For Students 2nd - 5th
The United States did not expand west without the help of Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman, who gave immeasurable guidance to Lewis and Clark. Find biographical information about this woman.
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Activity
Legends of America

Legends of America: Sacagawea Leading Lewis & Clark

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Sacagawea, the teenage Shoshone guide who led Lewis and Clark on their expedition.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Lewis and Clark Expedition

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents important information about the Lewis and Clark expedition with 20 interesting facts about this important event that occurred during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. The Lewis and Clark expedition helped by Sacagawea traveled...
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Website
Other

Lewis and Clark trail.com: Sacagawea

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of links and a video with information about Sacagawea's life, gleaned from the journals of Lewis and Clark.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography: Explorers

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about the adventures of famous explorers including Sacagawea, Lewis and Clark, Marco Polo, Sir Edmund Hillary and Ferdinand Magellan
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Graphic
Curated OER

5th Grade Famous Americans: Sacajewea

For Students 9th - 10th
Sacagawea and her baby, Jean Baptiste.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Lewis and Clark trail.com: Sacagawea

For Students 9th - 10th
Statue of Sacagawea and her child, located at Netul Landing, Washington.