1. Lewis and Clark Expedition

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3. The Lewis and Clark Expedition
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Detail of the mural “Lewis
& Clark at Three Forks” created in the 1910s

4. Native Americans in the West
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Clockwise from top left: Wishrams in a canoe on the Columbia River in 1910| Painting
of a Mandan village from 1833| 1858 painting of Blackfoot chiefs| A Shoshone camp in 1870

5. Central Historical Question
Were Lewis and Clark respectful to the Native Americans they met on their journey?

6. Structured Academic Controversy (SAC)

7. What?
Working in pairs and then teams, you will explore an issue through opposing positions and try to reach a consensus or, at least, clarify where your differences lie.

8. Discussion Norms Active listening Challenge ideas, not persons
Try your best to understand other position
Share the floor: each person in pair MUST have the opportunity to speak
No disagreeing until consensus-building

9. Sequence Form into teams (partner prep) Team A presentation
Team A presents
Restatement (by Pair B)
Team B presentation
Team B presents
Restatement (by Pair A)
Consensus-Building