Part of a larger exhibit from the Library of Congress, this site explores some of the motivations and expectations of Christopher Columbus as a result of his voyages.

From the time Columbus first set foot in the New World, Europeans were fascinated with this new land. In this lesson, students learn about the Three Gs that drove them here- gold, God, and glory- and find out how these settlers gave...

Enchanted Learning offers a description of the life of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and his travels. Contains a global map indicating his route.

Explores the early life of Christopher Columbus and how he discovered America.

Read the full text of "The Life of Christopher Columbus" by Edward Everett Hale. This book is based on Columbus' own letters, journals and other documents of his time.

This resource provides information about Christopher Columbus and his voyages.

Learn about the biography and life of explorer Christopher Columbus on this site. Explore how he discovered the Americas for Spain.

Kids learn about Columbus Day. The history and facts about this holiday celebrating the discovery of America.

An exhibit by the Library of Congress supplies diverse facts on the famous 1492 voyage. The exhibition first examines the encounter between the European explorers and the native people. They explore five geographical areas: The Caribbean...

A historical figure helps students recognize a specific initial sound, the hard /c/.

Students will write about what they would trade for gold and practice inventive spelling in the process. After reading "In 1492", students will discuss how Christopher Columbus traded with the natives and then write what they would trade...

Take a look at the cities in Georgia: Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, and Savannah. Views will see maps, find data on each city, and get a simple overview of each city's offerings.

Teaching approach that examines the writings of European New World explorers from the late 1400s through the 1600s. Includes Christopher Columbus, Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, Rene Goulaine de Laudonniere, Pedro Menendez de Aviles, Fray...

Make your own sidewalk chalk, and learn about chemical reactions. During the procedure, feel the heat as energy is released in an exothermic reaction.

Investigate what causes sound, and discover how to create different pitches. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of vibration.

Students will make and fly boomerangs and discover that their spinning action is what makes them return to the thrower. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of "gyroscopic precession".

Detailed information about guerezas, a Columbus monkey found in Africa near the equator: geographic range and habitat, physical features, behavior, reproduction and mating, communication, andn positive and negative economic impact.

Overview of the motives behind the exploration of the "new world" during the Renaissance. Discusses the trading that took place between the "new world" and Europe and various riches offered in Mexico and Latin America.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Print worksheets from biographies and autobiographies from famous people such as Sally Ride, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Francis Scott Key, Alexander the Great and many more.

Article detailing the life of Juan de la Cosa who sailed with Christopher Columbus.

Kids learn about the Age of Exploration and Discovery of the European Renaissance including Henry the Navigator, Columbus, Portugal, and Spain.

After reading a brief history of the Dominican Republic, take a virtual tour of this beautiful island in the Caribbean. Learn facts along the way.

Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.

This lesson plan is designed to have young children explore the concept of sinking vs. floating by using the skills of prediction, observation and classification.