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Students guess what improvements to Tupperware, television, and computers might have resulted from the study and exploration of space. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students reinforce their knowledge of 11 explorers by matching 4 facts about each explorer. After playing the game several times, they should match the explorer to at least 3 facts about him. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students compare and contrast the explorations of France, Spain, England and Portugal during the 15th- 17th centuries. They investigate the areas explored, the motivation behind explorations, the obstacles encountered and the explorers themselves. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the complexity of ocean exploration and the technological applications and capabilities required for ocean exploration. They consider the importance of teamwork in scientific research projects. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students create a database of information about explorers, and write an essay about an explorer that was researched. They create a globe showing the explorer's path. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students are led through a discovery experience to explore the motivations and accomplishments of the explorers of Canada. They travel back in time to meet the men and women who settled the country. The material is organized by the exploration date. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the methods and tools used in ocean exploration. They, in groups, simulate an ocean exploration and consider what tools facilitate the exploration's objectives. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students complete a variety of activities as they study the European exploration of the Midwest, focusing on Indiana. They map the path explorers took, comparing the British with the French. They research why the explorers stopped in Indiana. They write and perform a skit representing pioneers meeting Native Americans for the first time. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students create their own country and explore other unknown lands. Students identify past explorers and complete the included case of the missing trunks webquest. Students research resources and geographical features for their created country. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students use the internet to research a famous explorer. In groups, they must note the explorer's name and country, along with the area he discovered. They share their information with the class and answer any questions. Full Review »