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\nProbing the Unknown: Artists as Explorers\n

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\nStudents gain an understanding of humans need to explore. They create a \"journey map\" depicting the accomplishments of artistic explorers, and research the influences that caused the artists to embark on these \"explorations.\"\n
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\nThe Children of Eric the Red Explore the West: The Norsemen Encounter Indigenous People of North America\n

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\nLearners read about Viking exploration and complete activities based on the Indigenous people they encountered. In this Viking exploration lesson plan, students compare and contrast stories, write a character sketch, and more.\n
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\nEuropean Explorers Database\n

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\nThird graders watch a demonstration on how to create a new database. In pairs, they enter information about European explorers in an easy to read fashion. They save and print their databases to be used in a review game before their test.\n
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\nEarly Exploration of North America\n

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\nThird graders \"travel\" from Europe to North America as Columbus did. They organize the information into chronoglogical order.\n
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\nA Sailing We Will Go!\n

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\nFifth graders investigate the journey that Magellan took around the world. Small groups conduct research on a ship that went on Magellan's voyage, write the story of their ship, and create a class dance that demonstrates the route taken...\n
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\nBig Ten Explorers\n

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\nThe explorers unit is always so exciting, and sometimes confusing. If your students need to know who went where and discovered what, then they will really appreciate this presentation. This  Information on 10 famous explorers is...\n
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\nHistory: The Spanish Armada\n

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\nWhy was the attack on the Spanish Armada such a significant battle? Your class will learn how Sir Francis Drake defeated the Spanish Armada with the help of a storm, and how this battle helped make England a nation set to explore and...\n
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\nExplore the Mathematics of the Explorers\n

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\nColumbus and other explorers relied upon mathematical calculations using the Earth, stars, and ships speeds.\n
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\nAnza's Historical Journals\n

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\nLearners review the journal of Juan Bautista de Anza. They reflect on his first exploratory expedition into present-day California.\n
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\nInternet Challenge Worksheet- Explorers\n

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\nIn this Internet challenge worksheet, pupils are directed to 5 specific sites to search for \"explorers.\" Students record the number of category and site matches they get on each site. There is only one actual research question about...\n
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\nThe European Conquest of the Americas\n

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\nWitness the birth of the Americas in this presentation, which details the European Explorers who contributed to adding vital details on our modern-day maps. Viewers' worlds will literally expand after seeing the results of Cortes and the...\n
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\nWhy did the Aztec and Inca civilizations disappear?\n

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\nMiddle schoolers can analyze primary source documents to answer the question, \"Why did the Aztec and Inca civilizations disappear?\" They will read the provided excerpts then answer 11 different questions to uncover the ultimate answer.\n
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\nPrimary Sources: Diaz and Cortes\n

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\nProvided are two descriptions, both from famous Spanish explorers. Pupils read each passage and then answer 2 inference questions based on how they think each description shows what Cortes and Diaz felt about the Aztecs. Show images of...\n
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\nSpanish Colonials Encounter Quechan Culture\n

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\nLearners use primary sources from the de Anza expedition of the 1770's to research colonial encounters with the Quechan people from Yuma Crossing, Arizona.\n
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\nExplorers of the New World: Learning About Major Explorers of the New World\n

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\nLearners investigate the principal explorers of the New World and the contributions that they made to the European knowledge about America, the development of rivalries, and the effects on Native American cultures.\n
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\nEuropean Exploration & Discovery\n

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\nAn online interactive world history learning exercise challenges learners to answer 11 multiple choice questions regarding the Exploration Age. They then may submit their answers to be scored.\n
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\nExplorers’ Experience\n

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\nStudents investigate the Exploration Age. In this research skills instructional activity, students discover the impact of exploration as they locate information about selected explorers. Students design and create relief maps that...\n
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\nExploring Explorers\n

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\nStudents gather information about a 15th to 17th century explorer and prepare a script in talk show format about the individual. Finally, students make a video following the script and present it to the class.\n
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\nIt’s a Big, Big World\n

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\nStudents examine the role of the explorers. In this explorers and conquistadors, students create word puzzles (Wordles) regarding the time period in history. Students conduct research regarding a particular explorer and create foldables...\n
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\nExplorers of the New World\n

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\nStudents research explorers and explore how exploration affected the Western Hemisphere; students demonstrate competency in using multimedia encyclopedia and information software, and present PowerPoint presentation to class with two...\n
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\nThe Columbian Exchange\n

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\nSeventh graders investigate the impact of the Columbian Exchange. In this Exploration Age lesson, 7th graders view video clips and read materials related to the trade that took place in the era. Students use SMARTNotebook slides to...\n
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\nDrake’s West Indian Voyage 1588-1589\n

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\nYoung scholars examine the exploration routes of Sir Francis Drake. In this American exploration instructional activity, students investigate primary sources to trace the routes and contact with the natives that Sir Francis Drake...\n
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\nTrue Tales of Adventure for Young Part 3\n

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\nStudents explore the Passageways website. They read to compare and contrast the motivations and accomplishments of two explorers.\n
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\nEuropean Exploration, Trade and Colonization\n

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\nStudents complete many activities including mapping, reading books, and Internet research to learn about European exploration. In this European lesson plan, students study geographical mapping, trade, and colonization.\n
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