+
PPT
Curated OER

History: The Spanish Armada

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Why was the attack on the Spanish Armada such a significant battle? Your class will learn how Sir Francis Drake defeated the Spanish Armada with the help of a storm, and how this battle helped make England a nation set to explore and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Drake’s West Indian Voyage 1588-1589

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine the exploration routes of Sir Francis Drake. In this American exploration lesson, students investigate primary sources to trace the routes and contact with the natives that Sir Francis Drake experienced on his...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Drake's West Indian Voyage 1588-1589

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate several maps detailing Sir Francis Drake's voyages.  In this geography lesson plan, students practice reading maps and locating the precise locations of where Sir Francis Drake visited.  Students create an outline of...
+
PPT
Curated OER

The Tudors: Tudor Exploration

For Teachers 6th - 8th
If 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,...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Early Explorers of America

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine a time line of early American explorers from England, Spain, and France. They trace exploration routes on maps and write reports about early explorers. Students view a laser disc presentation, Land of Opportunity...
+
Organizer
Curated OER

Discoverers and Explorers

For Students 4th - 5th
In this discoverers and explorers worksheet, students read short paragraphs about Christopher Columbus, Magellan, Sir Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh.
+
Lesson Plan
Stanford University

Native Californians and the Portola Expedition

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What was California like before the Spanish came? Class members discover the answer to the question using images of Native Americans and diaries of the early Spanish explorers. Scaffolded activities allow instructors to adapt the...
+
Website
Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariners' Museum: Sir Francis Drake

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Sir Francis Drake which includes images of his ship, a map of his travels, and a bibliography of reference books.
+
Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Sir Francis Drake's Voyage Round the World

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of Sir Francis Drake's voyage to the South Seas, and then around the Earth, that he began in 1577. The narrative is attributed to Francis Pretty, a member of the crew.
+
Website
Other

Nova Albion Research: Sir Francis Drake

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about Sir Francis Drake and his voyage around the world in the 16th century.
+
Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Sir Francis Drake's Famous Voyage 1580

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University provides this primary source document that was written by Sir Francis Drake's Gentlemen at Arms, Francis Pretty. It is his personal records of the voyage Drake took around the world in 1577, which began in the South...
+
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Sir Francis Drake

For Students 3rd - 5th
A nicely organized biography of Sir Francis Drake.
+
Website
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Sir Francis Drake

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Sir Francis Drake, England's explorer who was the second to circumnavigate the globe and was the mayor of Plymouth, England.
+
Website
Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariners' Museum: Education: Sir Francis Drake

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article provides information about Francis Drake and his exploration accomplishments.
+
Handout
BBC

Bbc History: Sir Francis Drake (C.1540 C.1596)

For Students 3rd - 5th
A biography of Sir Francis Drake.
+
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Explorers of Canada

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site from Enchanted Learning has a listing and information on the major explorers of Canada. Many of these men came to Canada from France over different times. Pictures are provided along with links to additional information.
+
Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Sir Francis Drake: Explorer

For Students 3rd - 5th
A short biography of Sir Fancis Drake.
+
Website
Other

Coastal Navigation and Exploration of the Monterey Bay

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details the information known about California before 1769 based on the account of six explorers.
+
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Britain in the New World

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the early English explorers and find out why other countries did much more early exploration than the British. The defeat of the Spanish Armada turned the tide. Discover why the English now could explore and plant colonies.
+
Unit Plan
Wisconsin Historical Society

American Journeys: Eyewitness Accounts Early American Exploration/settlement

For Students 9th - 10th
A collaborative project of the Wisconsin Historical Society and National History Day, this site contains over 18,000 pages of primary source, eyewitness accounts of North American exploration starting with the Vikings.