Grade Range: 4-12Resource Type(s): Interactives & Media, Primary SourceDate Posted: 9/9/2008
Join Gouverneur Warren on his 1856 expedition into the American frontier and identify the specimens he sent back to the Smithsonian for study and classification in this interactive activity. Students will begin by reading a letter that Warren sent to the Smithsonian and will then match specimens to the locations that they were found on a map of Warren's expeditions. A wonderful example of object-based learning, this activity will help students learn more about the connections between science, history and the work of museums. This activity is included in the online exhibition entitled West Point in the Making of America.
Computer simulations, Multimedia instruction, Museum education, Role playing, Simulations and games
In the spring of 1803, Meriwether Lewis began to purchase scientific and mathematical instruments...
Smithsonian, History, 19th Century, map, collecting, American history, Manifest Destiny, westward expansion, United States Military Academy, United States history, military history, US history, nineteenth century, Army, 1800, expansion, US army, exploration, USMA, United States army
A photographic look at life for kids on the frontier.
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