You Tube Learning Experiences

If I were teaching about the Lewis and Clark Expedition:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEVdgSH5Q9c This is a dramatic, 2 minute overview of the Lewis and Clark expedition. It highlights why the expedition was needed, how much it cost, who organized it, and the general idea of expanding west. This would be a great introduction to the unit prior to teaching the full unit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFn3jQUYwf4&feature=related This is a darling 7-minute video done by middle schoolers and their interpretation of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It could be a springboard for discussion and critical thinking regarding the land, animals and people they encountered along the way. Some of the content if far fetched (the animals portrayed don't really exist, like dinosaurs), but it gets the kids thinking, "What kind of animals WERE present along the trail?" This could also be used as an example for their own podcast or You Tube presentation in the future.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItvqlNmLFRU&feature=related This is the Ballad of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Yes, you guessed it, a complete, professional musical production set to visions of statues and landmarks marking the expedition history. Good for younger listeners and YouTubers.

0http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-FAPBc_vak A very good explanation of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Given by a high schooler. Accurate and interesting for other high schoolers.