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Conquistadors: Francisco Pizarro
Students examine the work of Spanish conquistadors. In this Inca lesson, students research factors that led to Pizzaro's conquest of the Inca and compose essays pertaining to their findings.
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Culture Clash: New World Meets Old
Sixth graders explore the history of Christopher Columbus. In this World History lesson plan, 6th graders research facts about Christopher Columbus. Students write their own opinion about Columbus's background focusing on three...
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Conquering North America
Young scholars create a study guide on colonization of North America. In this American Colonization activity, students complete a chart of explorers and their conquests. Young scholars complete a crossword puzzle using explorer facts....
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The Search for the Lost City of El Dorado
Ninth graders research the reasons to why people want to find the city of El Dorado. In this Spanish exploration instructional activity, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students present their findings to...