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Drake’s West Indian Voyage 1588-1589

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Students examine the exploration routes of Sir Francis Drake. For this American exploration lesson, students investigate primary sources to trace the routes and contact with the natives that Sir Francis Drake experienced on his voyages in the West Indies.

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the age of exploration, explorers, sir francis drake

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exploration age, priimary source research, sir francis drake, west indies exploration, social studies
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6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Research

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