1. BY MS. BROWN THE LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION

2. WHAT AND WHO? Meriwether Lewis William Clark Lewis and Clark were explorers who led an important expedition. They traveled through what is now the Northwestern United States. "Lewis and Clark expedition." World Book Online For Kids. World Book, 2015. Web.

3. WHAT AND WHO? Sacagawea Sacagawea was a Shoshone Indian woman who traveled with Lewis and Clark. She translated for them and helped the explorers get supplies. "Sacagawea." World Book Online For Kids. World Book, 2015. Web.

4. WHEN AND WHERE? Lewis and Clark started out from St. Louis, Missouri, in May 1804. "Lewis and Clark expedition." World Book Online For Kids. World Book, 2015. Web.

5. WHEN AND WHERE? They traveled up the Missouri River, across the Rocky Mountains, and along the Columbia and other rivers to the Pacific Ocean. "Lewis and Clark expedition." World Book Online For Kids. World Book, 2015. Web.

6. WHEN AND WHERE? They returned in September 1806, after traveling about 8,000 miles. "Lewis and Clark expedition." World Book Online For Kids. World Book, 2015. Web.

7. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? They brought back maps and information about plants, animals, minerals, and American Indians. The United States then claimed the land that is now Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. "Lewis and Clark expedition." World Book Online For Kids. World Book, 2015. Web.