Exploring the Lewis and Clark Journey
__________About: __________
The Lewis and Clark Expedition was a journey across western North
America led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark between 1804
and 1806. President Thomas Jefferson sent the explorers to study the
land gained through the Louisiana Purchase, map rivers and
mountains, and search for a water route to the Pacific Ocean. This
worksheet explores the people, places, and events of this famous
journey and its lasting impact on American history.
__________What’s Included: __________
This worksheet features Article (5 paragraphs), True/False (15
statements), Comprehension Questions (6), Multiple Choice (15),
Word Search (15 words), Crossword (10 clues), and Odd One Out
(30 words).
__________Target Grades: __________
Grades 5-8
__________Teacher Note: __________
This worksheet works well after a lesson on westward expansion or
the Louisiana Purchase. Encourage students to think about whose
voices are missing from the journals, such as Native American
perspectives, as they complete the comprehension questions.