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Sixth graders locate and identify the major bodies of water and waterways in the United States. Through a simulation activity, they describe how early explorers would have described their surroundings. Working in groups, they create their own continent and describe the bodies of water that may be on their land.
For this age of exploration worksheet, students respond to seven questions about events described on a timeline ranging from 1400-1664. This worksheet focuses on European exploration and trade routes. Students then explain the role of the Dutch East India Company in European exploration.
Learners explore the concept of racism. In this character building lesson, students read a biography about a hero Matthew Henson. Learners discover the challenges he, and others, faced during a time of unfairness.
An interesting presentation which was put together by a 5th grade class. The slides portray important figures in American history beginning with Christopher Columbus and going all the way to the Civil War.
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the Age of Exploration and respond to 49 short answer questions.
In this explorers worksheet, students read a detailed text about the Age of Exploration from 1450 to 1700. Students then answer 7 matching or multiple choice questions.
Sixth graders examine oral history traditions. They interview family members about their childhoods and compare them to their own. Students use the collected information to make posters, letters, essays, or poems about their research.
This lesson would be an appropriate way to introduce students to a variety of explorers, create a reference (database) for future study, and at the same time allow them to practice research skills with a particular explorer.
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read reading passages about explorers, diseases, and more, and answer comprehension questions about them. Students read 5 passages and answer 20 multiple choice questions.
Learners explore South America. In this geography skills lesson, students watch a video about the geographical features of the continent. Learners complete worksheets on the topic.