Columbus Day Elementary Lesson Plans

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[PDF] Columbus Day

65 Views: Kindergarten - 2nd Grade; 3.0/5.

Students explore the significance and meaning behind the celebration of Columbus Day. Through instructor lecture and demonstration, students identify some of the events and accomplishments associated Columbus's mission. Working in groups, students sing a song to help remember basic facts about Columbus.

Columbus Day / Computer

32 Views: 1st Grade; 3.0/5.

Students explore the story of Christopher Columbus. The ships and the trip itself become the emphasis of their explorations. A computer drawing program is utilized to express their findings.

[PDF] Christopher Columbus, The Explorer

63 Views: 2nd - 5th Grade; 4.0/5.

Students brainstorm important facts about Christopher Columbus, input information into Kidspiration or Inspiration, watch United Streaming Video on Christopher Columbus and New World to gather information, research online to find information regarding Columbus Day, and write paragraph on what they found interesting using word processor.

Columbus- Thanksgiving lesson plan

65 Views: 3rd - 8th Grade; 4.0/5.

Students learn the history of Thanksgiving and Columbus Day, and they also create a "New World" mural in small groups.

Planning a Trip for Christopher Columbus

40 Views: 1st Grade; 4.0/5.

Students plan a trip for Christopher Columbus. They use their math skills to construct a ship for Columbus' voyage. They show their ship and calculations to their classmates and build graphs to show the amount of supplies needed to survive the voyage.

Stars and Stripes Forever: Researching Veteran's Day and Historical Events

1 Views: 6th Grade; 4.5/5.

Students research Veteran's Day and wars that effected the United States. In this research lesson, students work in small groups to create an oral presentation based on Internet and conventional research. They complete bibliographies and bookmarks for research materials. They research World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, or the Gulf War/Desert Storm and word process their oral presentations.

Columbus' Perception of the New World

20 Views: 3rd - 12th Grade; 3.0/5.

students investigate readings relating to the voyage of Columbus in 1492 and to make historical connections based on those readings. They form pairs to share insights and answer specific questions, and share information in a final class discussion. Lesson contains adaptations for all levels.

[PDF] Getting Ready For The State History Day Contest Lesson Five -8 Separate Meetings