Explorers from around the world came to the Pacific Northwest to gather information, claim lands, and trade. Students learn who they were, how they traveled, and what they traded.
Explorers embarked on journeys to chart territory and trade for valuable items. Students learn about what drew these explorers to the Pacific Northwest, and how they navigated through waterways and over land.
Digital Museum Trunks are available free of charge. Once a digital trunk request has been processed, you will receive a link to the Digital Exploration and Trade Trunk files via email and will have access to the content for 6 months.
Recommended Grade Level: Grade 4
Digital Trunk Details
Every educator is encouraged to consider the needs of their students when working with our Digital Exploration and Trade trunk. The following details can be helpful in deciding if this is the right trunk for your students:
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 4
- Digital Assets: All digital trunks contain lesson plans, activities, and primary sources such as documents, maps, and photographs.
- Cost: Free
Digital Trunk Overview
The Exploration and Trade digital trunk explores the following topics:
- Mapping and nautical exploration
- Overland and U.S. exploration
- Fur trade and trading companies
All digital trunks include:
- Slideshow of historic images, documents, and artifacts with item descriptions
- Background information and resources
- Lesson plans for primary source analysis
- Supporting handouts and activities