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Back to the Age of Exploration
Students explore world history by researching explorers of North America. In this famous explorers lesson, students research one specific explorer of their choice and identify his successes and failures by utilizing the Internet....
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From Contact to Conquest
In this Age of Exploration worksheet, students respond to 17 short answer questions that require them to identify people and events associated with the Exploration Age.
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The Louisiana Purchase
Students take a closer look at Lewis and Clark's expedition. In this Louisiana Purchase lesson, students play an interactive game based on the expedition and respond to questions about the game once they finish it.
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Early Explorers
Students answer short answer questions and participate in a role play where they are explorers being interviewed. In this early explorers lesson plan, students discuss why it is beneficial to be the first one in a place.
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A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE: COLUMBUS IN THE NEW WORLD
Eighth graders study the famous explorer Christopher Columbus. In this World History lesson, 8th graders analyze and compare primary and secondary sources. Students discuss as a class the accomplishments of Columbus....
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Controversial Columbus
Seventh graders examine the controversial role of Christopher Columbus. In this Christopher Columbus instructional activity, 7th graders determine what Columbus was like and what his motivations were as they research print and Internet...
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Early Explorers
Fifth graders research European explorers. In this world history lesson, 5th graders will compare eight European explorers and identify important factual information about each. Students will be engaged through game-play and...
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The Exploration Age
Students discover information about the early explorers. In this Exploration Age lesson, students watch "The Great Age of Exploration'" and respond to the provided questions about the video.
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Mount Everest History Lesson
Students explore Mount Everest. In this exploration instructional activity, students read "The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest," by Steve Jenkins. Students then respond to discussion questions and participate in a map skills...
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Unsafe Waters
Middle schoolers investigate deep sea explorations and the challenges that can occur. In this deep-sea exploration lesson students work in groups and create a deep sea exploration mural.
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Ocean Currents
Learners determine how water and wind affect ocean currents. In this science investigation lesson, students follow the provided steps to enable them to consider how explorers may have used ocean currents to their advantage.
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Voyage to the New World
Third graders investigate the history of North America by creating a map. In this world geography lesson plan, 3rd graders analyze the voyage Christopher Columbus took to arrive at the new world by creating a map of his...
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Early European Explorers Map
Fifth graders create an explorer's map. In this explorers lesson students use a map of the world as reference to draw their own map of Europe, North America, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands. The students use their maps to show...
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Early Explorers
Fifth graders explain the reasons why Europeans decided to explore and colonize the world. For this European explorers lesson, 5th graders complete a wall matrix about the explorers and write a summary about the explorer of their choice.
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European Exploration From 1400-1700
In this European exploration worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer with facts about reasons and obstacles for exploration, achievements of explorers and impact on Spain, France, England and Portugal.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition
Students study westward expansion. In this US history lesson plan, students describe the adventures and hardships faced by the explorers known as Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Students write a report to the President...
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Chapters 14 & 15 – Age of Exploration
For this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the Age of Exploration and respond to 49 short answer questions.
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The Treasures of Two Worlds
Students discuss the contributions made to both European and Indian cultures as a result of the voyages of the explorers. In this social science lesson, students write a paragraph describing one of the contributions. Students then share...
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Sailing West: Admiral Zheng He's Voyages
In this Zheng He activity, students read about the famous Chinese explorer Zheng He and answer fill in the blanks and short answer questions about him. Students complete 22 questions total.
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de Soto's Expedition: An Alternate Route
Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Exploration Age lesson, 8th graders compare historical maps with new maps focusing on the route of Hernado de Soto.
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Columbus Postcard
Students 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.
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Grammar Quiz
In this English grammar worksheet, students study a chart of definitions and pointers. Students then complete 25 quiz questions specific to Christopher Columbus and self check for accuracy.
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Christopher Columbus' Trip to the East Indies
In this Christopher Columbus worksheet, students complete multiple choice problems where they complete sentences with the correct words. Students complete 25 sentences.
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Interpreting Christopher Columbus
High schoolers compare historical interpretations. In this research skills instructional activity, students use Internet and print resources to research the controversy regarding Christopher Columbus's work as an explorer....