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THE LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION

Thursday, November 19 − Friday, November 20 • 2009


The Lewis & Clark Expedition  

APPLAUSE! SERIES SCHOOL PERFORMANCE


THE LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION: A

CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN TEAMWORK

HISTORY’S ALIVE

 

GRADES 4-6 • CAPACITY 200

CIVIC CENTER STONER THEATER

 

A great American voyage of discovery comes to life in this thrilling interactive production. Students take on the roles of Lewis and Clark, their Native American guide Sacagawea, the Corps of Discovery, and many others during this expedition across the newly-acquired Louisiana Territory.

 

Broadway stage veteran Patrick Garner explores the two-and-a-half year adventure of Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in a one-hour action-packed performance. 

 

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

Cultural, Math, Science, Social Studies


CHARACTER COUNTS

Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship

 

BEYOND THE PERFORMANCE

· The Lewis and Clark expedition team encountered different tribes with different cultures during their travels. In PATTERNS OF LIVING, students are introduced to American Indian culture through art, stories and hands-on activities. They will see artifacts made or used by Indians and learn how they used the resources in their environments. They will learn about pictographs and the meaning of symbols and create their own story. Available before and after the November 19 performances only.  $4 additional fee. Call 515-246-2355 to register.

·   Theater tour (limited capacity, registration required)

 

 

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Please note: all guests, regardless of age, must purchase a ticket to be permitted into the theater for this production.

Grades: 4-6
Additional Materials: Study Guides


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