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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students use the Internet, maps, timelines, discussion and other sources to research the travels of Marco Polo. They write responses, fill out charts, make murals and consider what Marco Polo would have witnessed in his travels. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students explore a young man, Marco Polo, who was one of the first Europeans to travel to China. Marco grew up in the 13th century in Venice, an important trading city in Italy. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore how Marco Polo and his father and uncle continued eastward on their journey from Venice to China and had some difficult times ahead. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students trace Marco Polo's route into China and use the Internet to research major products fabricated in 13th century China. They discuss their findings and write a report on either: silk, porcelain, jade, lacquerware or tea. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students focus on the last leg of Marco Polo's journey home from his adventures: Hormuz to Venice. They examine maps, conduct Internet research, follow along Polo's route and write an essay about Constantinople. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students take virtual trip with Marco Polo from Venice to China. They explore terrain of Iran. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students complete a unit of lessons on the travels of Marco Polo. They analyze a map, explore various websites, complete a chart, identify the route of Polo's travels, and create a mural/timeline of the life of Marco Polo. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students role play as Marco Polo to detail his travels. They include the terrains, foods, religions, people and cultures that were encountered. They write a journal entry as if they were Marco Polo detailing one aspect of his travels. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students use the Internet to research and follow Marco Polo's route through Asia. They record their journey (including observations about geography, culture and landmarks) in journals, postcards, posters and maps. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the life of Marco Polo. They take a virtual trip with Marco Polo from Venice to China and back. Students trace the route and explore the geographic features of modern Iran. They participate in a post card activity to reinforce items discussed during the lesson. Full Review »
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