Mr. Schreiner
Montana History
On the Trail of Early Explorers
Objectives:
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Students will gather evidence about early Explorers, as well as explain the impact/changes on world and Natives encountered in the journey.
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With the evidence gathered and analyzed, students will create a Google Slide presentation and present to class.
Requirements:
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Each group must share (via Google Drive) a typed bibliography with at least 1 print and 2 non-print sources to Mr. Schreiner. You must include an evaluation of each source with your typed bibliography. (Mr. Schreiner’s address: schreinerk@sd5.k12.mt.us)
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The focus of your research questions will be: (5 question minimum)
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Purpose and findings of the journey (include country or group associated with)
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Impact of the journey on the world
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At least two impacts or changes on tribes encountered with the exploration
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Google Slide Presentation:
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Using Google slides, each pair will create a presentation that outlines the evidence and analysis from their research.
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Presentation guidelines:
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3 slides summarizing the journey and purpose of the journey (Evidence)
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2 slides explaining the impact of the journey on the world (Analysis)
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At least 1 slide explaining changes to natives encountered (Analysis)
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3-5 relevant images supporting your research including a map displaying the route taken with URL
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1 Bibliography slide with three citations without evaluations
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Explorers
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David Thompson 1784-1850
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La Verendrye 1738-1743
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Alexander Mackenzie 1789
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Lewis and Clark 1804-1806
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Francois Antoine Larocque 1805
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John Colter 1807