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\nRoy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media\n
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\nEuropean Explorers\n

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\nTo compare how the Spanish, French, and English approached the exploration of North America, class groups examine primary source documents and become experts on one of four explorers: Francisco Coronado, Robert LaSalle, Samuel de...\n
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\nThe Mystery of Exploration\n

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\nStudents comprehend the history of European exploration of North America. They are introduced to basic reasearch techniques. Students focus on four explorers who visited New York State: Verrazano, Cartier, Champlian, and Hudson. They...\n
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\n\"You Shall Do Your Best Endeavor\" - Working With Primary Documents\n

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\nStudents read and interpret primary source documents regarding historic Jamestown. In small groups, they read the primary documents, answer questions, and view online maps of Jamestown Island and Virginia.\n
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\nThe Black Legend, Native Americans, and Spaniards\n

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\nDelve into the complex social and political structures of Native Americans prior to the arrival of European colonists. This video provides an overview of pre-Columbian America, with particular regard to the the colonization efforts of...\n
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\nEarly Travel Routes\n

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\nLearners explore explorers in the Pacific Northwest by examining primary source documents. After the research is finished students write a journal as if they were one of the explorers. Visual aids are needed as well.\n
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\nDrake’s West Indian Voyage 1588-1589\n

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\nMiddle schoolers examine the exploration routes of Sir Francis Drake. In this American exploration lesson plan, students investigate primary sources to trace the routes and contact with the natives that Sir Francis Drake experienced on...\n
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\nMiners of the Prairie: The Days of Shaft Mining in Northern Illinois\n

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\nLearners explore the life and times of a coal miner in Illinois through the analysis of primary source documents and images.\n
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\nLewis and Clark's Expedition to the Complex West\n

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\nLewis and Clark's famous expedition is a prime example of the United States' westward expansion. Aspiring historians examine maps from Lewis and Clark's journey, as well as discuss their interactions with Native American tribes. The...\n
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\nBut Where Is It On This Modern Map? A problem-solving, mind-boggling experience!\n

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\nTrace Columbus' voyages by locating them on 21st Century maps.  Using a navigators lesson, 4th graders will examine the Age of Exploration and trace Columbus's routes accurately on laminated world maps using different maps. Note:...\n
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\nCabeza de Vaca Meets the Coahuiltecans\n

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\nSeventh graders examine Cabeza de Vaca's journal and differentiate between primary and secondary sources. They, in groups, design posters that portray the culture of the Coahuiltecan Indians in Texas during the 16th century.\n
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\nColumbus' Perception of the New World\n

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\nstudents investigate readings relating to the voyage of Columbus in 1492 and to make historical connections based on those readings. They form pairs to share insights and answer specific questions, and share information in a final class...\n
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\nJackie Steals Home\n

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\nStudents read articles relating to Jackie Robinson's breaking of the racial barrier in professional baseball. This leads to a deeper exploration of racism in the United States. They use a variety of worksheets imbedded in this plan to...\n
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\n\"Mapping\n\n
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\nMapping the West\n

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\nStudents determine how Americans' perception of the geographical features of the West changed following the Lewis and Clark expedition. They analyze historical maps of the West.\n
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\nAmerican Journeys: Eyewitness Accounts Early American Exploration/settlement\n

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\nA collaborative project of the Wisconsin Historical Society and National History Day, this site contains over 18,000 pages of primary source, eyewitness accounts of North American exploration starting with the Vikings.\n
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\nAmerican Journeys: Eyewitness Accounts...\n

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\nA collaborative project of the Wisconsin Historical Society and National History Day, this site contains over 18,000 pages of primary source, eyewitness accounts of North American exploration starting with the Vikings.\n
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