Explain the importance of the explorations west of the Mississippi River.
Clarifications
Examples may include, but are not limited to, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, Zebulon Pike, John Fremont, the Mormon migration, the Forty-niners, the Oregon Trail.General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 5
Strand: American History
Standard: Growth and Westward Expansion
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved
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5021070: Social Studies Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023 (current), 2023 and beyond)
7721016: Access Social Studies - Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond)
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SS.5.A.6.In.3: Identify contributions of explorers who went west of the Mississippi River, such as creating the first accurate map of the area, including its rivers and mountains.
SS.5.A.6.Su.3: Recognize that Lewis and Clark led an expedition during the westward expansion.
SS.5.A.6.Pa.3: Recognize that people explore new lands.
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