Meriwether LewisKansas Museum of History

Self-Guided Tours:
Lewis and Clark on the Nature Trail

Grades 4 - 6

William ClarkIn 1804 Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery embarked on an unprecedented exploration of western lands on their journey to the Pacific Ocean. In your classroom, your students will read about their journey using primary and secondary source materials. At the Kansas History Museum and Library, they will explore our Nature Trail using exploration tools (we provide) and a journal worksheet. When they return to school they will write their own journal entry about their experience.

  • Download the 7-page Lesson Plan (PDF): Lewis and Clark on the Nature Trail: Teacher-Guided Tour
  • See the Read Kansas! cards Explorers in Kansas


  • Price: Use of the Nature Trail is free, however, this tour requires a $1 material fee per student.

    Registration: Submit an online tour request; group rates are available with a minimum two weeks advanced registration

    For more information: contact 785-272-8681, ext. 414; education@kshs.org.

     
     
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