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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 - 5th
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Students 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. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use the Canadian atlas online to research early explorers and settlers in Canada. They also complete a Web Quest to gather information from maps. They make generalizations about the early settlement patterns as well. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the tools and technology used in ocean exploration. They participate in a simulated ocean exploration trip, take samples from a simulated ocean, complete dive logs, and analyze the results. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students examine how the early explorers from Spain and England competed in their search for riches and new lands. They read and discuss text from their book, participate in a debate, and create a poster. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students examine why Europe became the global leader in exploration. They identify the countries, kingdoms, and figures involved in exploration, and the significance of what they did. They identify and explain how and what sorts of technological innovations made exploration possible. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore a web-based illustrated text and interactive graphics to determine the relationship between the operation of telescopes and light. optics. They work in small groups to become an expert on one of the ten eras of telescope development then present their information to the other groups. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students, while in the computer lab, access the internet to find information on the explorations of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery. They interpret how to make decisions on what skill, tools and supplies would be needed to go on a such a journey as this one, investigate change over time, write a first person journal entry and develop an awareness of the Native American cultures. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate the expedition of Lewis and Clark. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They obtain information that could be used for a classroom presentation or for a discussion topic. The lesson includes instructions for supporting learners who are challenged. Full Review »
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