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\nColumbus Was an Explorer\n

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\nGet the inside scoop on the European explorer, Christopher Columbus, with a response to reading worksheet that requires scholars to answer who, what, why, when, and a variety of other questions about the word crew.  \n
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\nDown to the Sea in Ships...Really!\n

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\nStudents discuss the travel of ancient sailors and the use of ships. They complete a Venn diagram, and compare and contrasts the two points of view on ancient ship travel.\n
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\nExplorers of the New World\n

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\nStudents research explorers and explore how exploration affected the Western Hemisphere; students demonstrate competency in using multimedia encyclopedia and information software, and present PowerPoint presentation to class with two...\n
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\nEarly Travel Routes\n

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\nMiddle schoolers 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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\n\"Hard Luck\" La Salle\n

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\nFourth graders examine life of French explorer, La Salle, and how he impacted settlement of Texas and the establishment of Catholic missions in Texas; students write letters from the perspective of an explorer.\n
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\nAct-It-Out Columbus Boat\n

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\nYoung scholars investigate the trip Christopher Columbus took to the new world.  In this U.S. History lesson plan, students create a fictional ship from cardboard and construction paper simulating the ship Columbus used to get to...\n
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\nThe Tudors: Tudor Exploration\n

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\nIf you've just covered the Tudor kings and queens, you'll love this presentation describing Tudor exploration. It covers the Tudor navy, ships, explorers, and reasons for exploration. The slide show also includes rich images,...\n
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\nMagellan\n

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\nStudents identify the route of Magellan's voyage. In this map skills instructional activity, students use a globe to identify various coordinates where Magellan traveled.\n
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\nExamining Passenger Lists Lesson Plan\n

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\nYoung scholars learn about the colonists that settled in the New World.  In this famous explorers lesson, students learn about famous explorers and how they used to keep diaries about their travels.  Young scholars read...\n
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\nAn Adventure to the New World\n

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\nFifth graders role play the position of an explorer traveling to the new world. They research the explorers journey and create their own explorer's notebook. They complete different activities and then present their evidence to the class.\n
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\nLesson 3: On the Road with Marco Polo: From Hormuz to Kashgar\n

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\nYoung explorers examine the route that Marco Polo and his father traveled to reach China. They examine online maps of the Silk Road and harsh terrain of Afghanistan to determine challenges that may have been encountered during travel.\n
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\nColumbus Postcard\n

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\nStudents examine Columbus's discoveries in the Americas. In this Christopher Columbus lesson, students determine the purpose of the explorer's voyages and then write postcards from his perspective to his parents describing his voyages.\n
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\nAge of Exploration\n

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\nIn this world history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Age of Exploration. A short answer question is included as well.\n
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\nColumbus Day (Native American Perspective)\n

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\nTeach your class the perspective Native Americans had on Christopher Columbus. They will examine the effects of Christopher Columbus' exploration on the Native Americans using a reading theater and a carousel brainstorming activity. They...\n
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\nChristopher Columbus\n

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\nIn this Christopher Columbus worksheet, 3rd graders will read a six paragraph passage. Students will then answer seven multiple choice questions about what they have read.\n
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\nPonce de Leon\n

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\nFifth graders explain that the discoveries of Ponce de Leon were important, both in and of themselves and to the destinies of Europeans and Native Americans. They write an essay highlighting two of his important discoveries.\n
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\nThe Origin of Species: The Making of a Theory\n

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\nThe heartbreaking story of Alfred Wallace's loss of collected evidence opens this documentary about the development of the theory of evolution. You will find supportive resources to use with the movie in your biology class.\n
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\nNavigation\n

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\nLearners explore the concept of navigation in these two activities.\n
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\nExploring Maps: Navigation\n

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\nStudents engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of navigation while research is conducted with the use of a variety of resources. The information is used to expand their perspective of the applications for navigation. The...\n
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\nLeif Erikson Day\n

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\nLeif Erikson Day lessons breathe life into social studies classroom explorations.\n
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\nWater Features of Virginia\n

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\nStudents locate and identify water features important to the early history of Virginia. Thye recognize where most cities developed and locate and label the rivers on a Virginia wall map.\n
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\nNorth Carolina\n

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\nIn this North Carolina worksheet, students read about the early history of North Carolina and answer true and false questions about it. Students answer 10 true and false questions.\n
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\nHIT THE TRAIL\n

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\nStudents draw three cattle trails that passed through Indian Territory, using a written description of the trails and will create a diary of trail life. Students research a historical trail as assigned. Students share their information...\n
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\nNoaa: Ship Okeanos Explorer: \"America's Ship for Ocean Exploration\"\n

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\nFollow teams of scientists as they explore marine life and habitats of the deep ocean. Covers past and current expeditions in various regions of the world. Includes webcasts, videos, lesson plans and modules, and career resources. An...\n
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