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American Journeys: Map of the Spanish Entrada Into North America [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Map showing the routes taken by fourteen Spanish explorers in the Americas between 1509 and 1543.
Handout
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American Journeys: Relation of the Voyage of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief relating of the life of Juan Rodriguez and the Cabrillo expedition, 1542-1543, up the coast of California.
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Parallel Histories: Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of de Vaca's accomplishments with links to information, original illustration and documents, and timeline on Spanish exploration.
Unit Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Parallel Histories: Coronado

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of Coronado's life and adventures with links to original and related documents, including illustrations and explorer notes.
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Juan De Onate and the Founding of New Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of Onate's life and work with links to related stories and many good sites about the Spanish exploration in the U.S.
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Scholastic

Scholastic News: Week of 4 8 13: Happy Birthday, Florida!

For Students 2nd - 5th
In 2013, Florida turned 500 years old. Read about its discovery and early history.
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Other

Beyond the Map: Dividing the World: Treaty of Tordesillas

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the Treaty of Tordesillas, how it affected Spanish and Portuguese exploration, and how it was ignored by other countries.
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Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Francisco Pizarro

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Francisco Pizarro which highlights his conquering of Peru and discovery of the Incan empire.
Website
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Vasco Nunez De Balboa

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Spanish conquistador, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, featuring his successful voyage for Spain to the western coast of South America in the early sixteenth century.
Website
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Ferdinand Magellan

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the first man to sail around the globe. Discover the details of Ferdinand Magellan's life and contributions to world history.