Undaunted Courage | Activities :&: Classroom Projects

Fun Classroom Activities

The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help your students understand the text in amusing ways. Fun Classroom Activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and more that will allow your students to interact with each other, be creative, and ultimately grasp key concepts from the text by "doing" rather than simply studying.

1. Pirogues

Try building a model of a pirogue out of paper mache. Remember, it must have a flat bottom and must be able to balance and float evenly.

2. Mapping

On a topographical US map, trace the expedition's travels. Note the elevations they encountered, the distances they traveled over land, the places and rivers they named,and the shortcuts they could have taken. Locate the approximate sites of Indians settlements.

3. Famous Spots

Depending upon where you live in...
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