Lewis and Clark: Scientists in Buckskin (History & Science)

Posted on: April 19th, 2011 by Dena

Lewis and Clark were well-known explorers, but did you know they were also scientists?  President Jefferson sent Lewis to Philadelphia to train under the leading scientists of the time before sending him to find answers to many scientific questions.  Lewis was also looking for mammoths and sloths!

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