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This learning resource focuses on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, detailing its motivations, challenges, and significant discoveries. Students will analyze both informational and narrative texts to understand the context and importance of the expedition. Key events are outlined in a timeline format, including the departure from St. Louis in 1804, interactions with Native Americans, the arrival at the Pacific Ocean in 1805, and their return in 1806. A word bank is provided to guide vocabulary development related to the expedition, and multiple questions are included to engage students in critical thinking about the narrative. Additionally, there's a challenge task prompting students to reflect on how life would differ as an explorer in 1804, fostering deeper comprehension of historical contexts.