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Students investigate the trip Christopher Columbus took to the new world.  In this U.S. History instructional activity, students create a fictional ship from cardboard and construction paper simulating the ship Columbus used to get to the New World.  Students discuss the history of the ships the  Nina, Pinta and Santa Marie.

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christopher columbus, explorers

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christopher columbus, history of the new world, ship building activity, english language arts
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Grade
Pre-K - 2nd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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