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\nExplorers of the New World: Learning About Major Explorers of the New World\n

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\nStudents 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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\nThe Age of Early European Explorations & Conquests\n

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\nYour students' world will literally take shape in this presentation, which chronicles the growing edges of the (flat) earth during European Exploration of New Worlds. Dias, da Gama, Magellean, and Columbus are key players in this game of...\n
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\nEuropean Explorers of North and South America\n

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\nSixth graders explore the connection between the geography of America and the migration of the Native Americans to the American continents to the future conquering of the continents by the Europeans. They discuss the causes and effects...\n
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\nThe Great Explorers\n

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\nStudents examine the importance of culture and economy changes that occurred due to the great explorations. In this explorations lesson, students create a list of major explorers. Students focus on one main exploration and give an oral...\n
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\nEarly European Explorers in Arkansas\n

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\nYoung scholars research investigate three early European explorers in Arkansas history. They write an persuasive paragraph to convince classmates that the explorers of choice has had the greatest impact on Arkansas.\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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\nExplorers of New York State\n

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\nFourth graders study European explorers who made an impact of New York State. They conduct research and create a timeline and a Powerpoint presentation about one of the explorers.\n
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\nFirst Contact: Lesson Plan 4 - Grades 5-6\n

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\nAfter watching Treasure in the Sea, a documentary about Channel Islands National Park and the video First Contact, about the voyage of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo to the Channel islands, groups research and then compare the...\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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\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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\nGlory, God and Gold: Voyages and Adventures - America 1500\n

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\nBy providing an in-depth and interesting overview of European exploration in the New World, this presentation would be a wonderful complement to a unit on this topic. The 17 slide presentation is both thought-provoking and informative....\n
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\nExplorers (Early European)\n

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\nYoung scholars research and explore the past and its historical roots involving the economic motivations of early European explorers. They assess connections between the current technological advances in transportation and that of the...\n
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\nEarly Explorers\n

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\nFifth graders research European explorers.  In this world history lesson, 5th graders will compare eight European explorers and identify important factual information about each.  Students will be engaged through game-play and...\n
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\nChristopher Columbus\n

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\nA short informative text features the European explorer, Christopher Columbus. Scholars read or listen to the text then answer ten fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice questions.\n
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\nEuropean Crusaders vs. The Muslim World\n

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\nDetailing the beginning of a battle that continues today, this presentation takes viewers through the various conflicts between European explorers and the Muslim cultures they stumble upon. It details the start of the Western Crusades...\n
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\nCreating a Website on Explorers\n

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\nStudents identify and research famous European explorers using a variety of sources. They compare and contrast the explorers drawing conlusions about the importance of each explorer. They design a web page on one explorer of their choice.\n
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\nNative Americans of the Chesapeake Bay: Using Primary vs. Secondary Sources\n

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\nDiscover the rich Native American culture that existed at the time of early European exploration into the Chesapeake region through analysis of several primary and secondary sources.\n
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\nWhat They Left Behind: Early Multi-National Influences in the United States\n

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\nYoung scholars examine how the European voyages of discovery influence American culture even today. They map eighteenth century Europe's impact on the United States.\n
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\nPedro Menéndez de Avilés\n

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\nPartners examine the family tree of Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, a Spanish admiral and explorer who founded St. Augustine, Florida, and answer several questions about the text using a worksheet. After they've explored the family tree,...\n
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\nThose Who Have Come Before Me\n

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\nClass members are transformed into explorers as they work in groups to locate hidden items and map their journey along the way. They then leave clues for other groups of young scholars to follow, and ultimately discover how past...\n
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\nWestward With the Vikings!\n

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\nLearners identify Norse explorers, considered by many historians to be the earliest Europeans to sail to Newfoundland. Then they recognize the superior craftsmanship of a Viking sailing ship that would have been needed to withstand the...\n
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\nChristopher Columbus\n

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\nSome very good graphics are included in this informative presentation on the life of Christopher Columbus and the voyages he took. Among other things, students discover that Columus missed the chance to be the first European to view the...\n
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\nEuropean Explorers\n

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\nStudents research one of seventeen explorers before filling in a worksheet. Next, they write a song verse using the information and sing it to the tune of \"Row, Row, Row Your Boat.\" On the next day, they play a game of \"Who Am I?\" using...\n
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\nDiscovery of Australia\n

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\nIn this discovery of Australia worksheet, students respond to 22 various types of questions related to the discovery of Australia. First, they identify who the early Dutch Explorers were and what they found. Then, students identify James...\n
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