Lesson Plan Ideas from Lessonindex.com

Wow! I found a great listing of different lesson plan ideas from lessonindex.com.
All of them are ones that are paid-for items, but the prices range from $1-$10.

I can't wait to explore these more!

Nebraska

Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery reached near Nebraska City on July 19, 1804 and left Nebraska in August 24, 1804.  During their stay in Nebraska and crossing the river to Iowa and South Dakota, the Corps met with the Otoe tribe at Council Bluffs.

Map of United States with Nebraska Highlighted, from Wikipedia.  

Nebraska is known as the Cornhusker State
The state motto is Equality Before the Law
It was the 37th state to join the union on March 1, 1867.

More Resources to Buy

Of course I'm going to keep adding to the list of resources that I would like to have.  These are both child oriented.

      

Missouri Department of Natural Resources

http://www.dnr.mo.gov/parks/lewisclark.htm

The Missouri Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission was charged with the mission to "Rekindle the spirit of discovery, achievement and wonder fostered by the original exploration." Pursuant to this task, the commission developed and coordinated an effective means for the State of Missouri to observe bicentennial commemoration of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery. The Commission promoted the public awareness of the historical significance of the expedition related to the Missouri Territory. In addition, the bicentennial commission was a catalyst for accomplishing Missouri's Lewis and Clark Bicentennial capital improvement projects, programs and special events. The bicentennial projects and events were comprised of public (state, federal and local), private, and foundation projects.

There are lots of links to some great curriculum ideas at their website. http://www.dnr.mo.gov/parks/lc-curriculum.htm
Great links  http://www.dnr.mo.gov/parks/lc-links.htm

Kansas

Lewis and Clark arrived in Kansas City in late June of 1804 and remained for two weeks.  The celebrated July 4, Independence Day and named a creek Independence Creek in honor of the celebration.

Map of United States with Kansas Highlighted, from Wikipedia.  

Illinois is known as The Sunflower State and The Wheat State.
The state motto is Per aspera ad astra "To the stars through difficulties"
It was the 34th state to join the union on January 29, 1861.

Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation

The Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, through the work of citizens in all 50 states, strives to preserve the history of the Corps of Discovery.

This looks like a very good resource.  According to their website, they have teaching materials for people of all ages.

Missouri Digital Heritage

The Missouri Digital Heritage has some great information.  One of the primary missions of the Missouri Digital Heritage is education, and they have done a splendid job of gathering educational information.

There are three prepared lesson plans for Lewis and Clark studies:

1. "Following the Lewis and Clark Trail," Students use the University of Missouri website to learn about the different campsites utilized by the Corps of Discovery
2. "A School Yard Journal,"  Where students  make journals, and then have the opportunity to explore and examine an area to write and sketch.
3. "Mapping Lewis and Clark in Missouri," General information on how to use and make maps.

I am looking forward to using these resources in preparing for our journey!