Social Studies Worksheet · Grades 5–8
The Lewis and Clark Expedition Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Students learn how Jefferson sent explorers to map the West and reach the Pacific with the help of Sacagawea, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
Subject
Social Studies
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
The Lewis and Clark Expedition, us history
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
In 1804 President Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase and find a route to the Pacific, guided in part by Sacagawea. This worksheet teaches the purpose, route, and discoveries of the journey, with an illustration.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms and shows explorers in a canoe. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the The Louisiana Purchase and Westward Expansion worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and study the illustration.
Match each clue to a term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the The Louisiana Purchase Worksheet for more practice.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Students learn how Jefferson sent explorers to map the West and reach the Pacific with the help of Sacagawea, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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