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Stanford's Map of the Coutries Around the North Pole
This map provides a look back in time at the search for a navigable route for the Northwest Passage.
Other
Toronto Public Library: Frozen Ocean: Hudson Bay and the Hudson's Bay Company
Presents historical images and maps of the area that the Hudson's Bay Company controlled.
Virginia History Series
Roanoke Voyages and Sir Walter Raleigh's "Virginia" (1584 1603) [Pdf]
A slideshow explaining the history of Sir Walter Raleigh's expeditions to the New World, beginning with a 1578 voyage with his half-brother on a search for the Northwest Passage, followed by several expeditions to try to establish a...
Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company: Dr. John Rae
John Rae was one of the last explorers sent out by the Hudson's Bay Company to chart the unknown north. This is a brief account of his accomplishments that included determining the facts about the ill-fated Franklin expedition.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: On the Trail of Captain John Smith
Go along with John Smith and the men who colonized Jamestown. This interactive site allows you to make decisions, play a few games, and gives an authoritative review of the Jamestown settlement.
Curated OER
Portrait: Sir John Franklin
This site has information about Sir John Franklin's life and his voyages, including his doomed search for the Northwest Passage. It is designed for ages 9-12. It is a companion site to one designed for the general public.
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Portrait: Sir Robert Mc Clure
This site has information about Robert McClure's life and Arctic expeditions. It is designed for ages 9-12. It is a companion site to one designed for the general public. McClure went on two voyages to search for Sir John Franklin's lost...
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Discusses the different explorers who searched, during the age of Discovery, for the Northwest Passage. Presents each explorer and their contribution