All about Sacagawea

Sacagawea was a brave and important woman who lived a long time ago. She was a member of the Shoshone tribe and became famous for her role as a guide and interpreter on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Sacagawea was just a teenager when she joined the expedition, and she traveled with them through difficult and unknown territories.

  1. Who was Sacagawea?
  2. What tribe was she a part of?
  3. What was Sacagawea famous for?
  4. Why was Sacagawea considered crucial to the success of the expedition?
  5. How did Sacagawea show bravery during the expedition?

A Visit to Rocky Mountains

Hi! My name is Fiona and I'm 8 years old. I recently went on an exciting trip to the Rocky Mountains. One of the coolest places I visited was a tourist attraction dedicated to Sacagawea, a famous Native American woman who helped Lewis and Clark on their expedition.

  1. What is the name of the famous Native American woman mentioned in the blog post?
  2. Where did Fiona go on her recent trip?
  3. Who did Sacagawea help on their expedition?
  4. What makes the Rocky Mountains a popular tourist destination?
  5. How old is Fiona in the blog post?

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Your Turn...

After learning all about Sacagawea, your job is to create a timeline of her life. You should add all the important events in her life but you can be inventive and add some interesting things that people might like to read about. You can make it as simply as you like with pen and paper or you can be very inventive and create a 3D diorama or hanging banner. The sky's the limit - go for it!
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