Young adventurers embark on a journey, setting sail along the blue ocean with Christopher Columbus. Teachers will find that this unit makes their lesson planning smooth sailing!

Concepts

christopher columbus, geographic features, emergent reading, beginning reading, biographical writing, speaking skills, listening comprehension, columbus day

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Make sure classroom library has accessible maps, globe, and books about Christopher Columbus 
• Use a timeline as a reference for young learners to understand past and present
• Role play the voyage and discovery of the New World

Classroom Considerations

• Tailor resource to fit your class's needs and preferences
• Review the books that are referenced in the lesson prior to teaching

Pros

• Rubrics and answer keys are included

Cons

• Resource is lengthy and wordy
• Map worksheets are poorly formatted