Corps of Discovery: An RPG Adventure Following Lewis and Clark - Weekly Version
In this simulated adventure, students will accompany Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they journey across the North American continent, mapping territory, establishing relations with Native American tribes, and documenting nature.
Vertex Education Partners
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(84)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In four classes spread over four weeks, the students will engage in a narrative adventure following Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery expedition during the years 1803 through 1806. Using roleplaying-game-style character creation, students will play members of the expedition crew and will be presented with various challenges and tasks that represent what the expedition actually faced. Students will work together to make decisions about what actions their characters should take at various points, and will use roleplaying-game dice to learn the outcomes of those decisions. Week 1: The narrative will cover 1803: the commission of the Corps of Discovery; the recruitment of crew members and building of vessels; the gathering of supplies; and the building of Camp Dubois, the launch point of the expedition. Week 2: The narrative will cover 1804: the keelboat trip along the Missouri River to the Rocky Mountains through Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota; interactions with the Lakota and Mandan tribes; the joining of Charbonneau and Sacagawea; and the construction of Fort Mandan Week 3: The narrative will cover 1805: the trip to the Yellowstone River and Montana; interactions with the Shoshone tribe and Sacagawea's brother; the snowy struggle of the Bitterroot Mountains and interaction with the Nez Perce tribe; the travel through Idaho, Oregon, and Washington using the Columbia River; the reaching of the Pacific Ocean and the construction of Fort Clatsop Week 4: The narrative will cover 1806: the return home, including splitting into multiple smaller expeditions and Sacagawea joining the Mandan with her son
Learning Goals
Students will understand:
The reasons behind the commission of the Corps of Discovery expedition
The timeline of the expedition's adventure
The interactions between the crew and Native American tribes
The expedition's geographical path
The scientific findings of the expedition
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Vertex Education Partners is operated by life-long educators with passions for teaching mathematics, science, social studies, and writing. We believe that students learn best when instruction is a) tailored to their interests, b) relevant to their lives, and c) connects many subjects into an integrated whole.
Our teachers have taught students in elementary, middle, and high schools in Virginia, as well college students at the College of William and Mary (W&M), Old Dominion University (ODU), and Christopher Newport University (CNU.) We've also designed integrated curricula for multiple Virginia PreK-12 public school districts and have designed college courses for W&M, ODU, and CNU. Additionally, we've taught curriculum development, technology integration, and and professional learning techniques to teachers at all levels.
Co-director Dr. James Maxlow earned a doctoral degree in Curriculum and Educational Technology at the College of William and Mary. His dissertation focused on the use of online interactive games to teach historical empathy to middles school students. He also holds a master's degree in Computer Science and a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Christopher Newport University. For a sampling of Outschool classes that James has taught, try this link: https://outschool.com/online-classes?startAfter=ThisWeek&q=vertex%20education
Co-director Kate Maxlow earned a master's degree in Elementary Education from the College of William and Mary and also holds a bachelor's degree in History from the University of Virginia. She is currently the Director of Innovation and Professional Learning for a large school district in southeastern Virginia. For a sampling of Outschool classes that Kate has taught, try this link: https://outschool.com/online-classes?startAfter=ThisWeek&q=kate%20mReviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
4-8 learners per class
