Week 11 Vocabulary

The dangerous waters made it difficult to steer the ___________ and we worried all our supplies would go overboard.

Which word means a type of rock that feels smooth and chalky, and sometimes is used to build things like houses?

The Hidatsa tribe worked tirelessly to ___________ the boats from one strip of land to the next.

The angry __________ showed its teeth at Seaman, warning him to get away.

Seaman considered himself a member of the ______ of Discovery. No one could convince him otherwise!

Which word means carrying a boat or things over land from one waterway to another?

Which word means birds that are known for their black and white feathers and love for shiny things?

Which word means when you pull or drag something with effort?

Which word means small, decorative items or knick-knacks that are often pretty or interesting to look at?

Which word means a branch of military or organization assigned to a particular kind of work?

Which word means small boats that are usually flat and wide, used to navigate shallow areas?

Which word means musical instruments with small metal discs around the edge that make a jingling sound when shaken?

The irritating ___________ wouldn't leave Seaman alone and continuously pecked at his back.

Lewis almost fell off the edge of the ______________ cliff, but thankfully was able to catch himself.

We made sure the _____________ stayed close together to prevent the choppy waters from tipping them over.

Which word means a furry mammal of the weasel family, typically having a gray and black coat?

During the ceremony, they began shaking the ___________ and made a beautiful sound.

Sacagawea gathered all her small ____________ she had collected on her journey with Lewis and Clark.

Which word means a long and narrow boat that has a flat bottom used to transport large quantities of goods on rivers?

Lewis and Clark _____________ the heavy canoes out of the water and began to head up the river.