Princeton University
Strait Through: Magellan to Cook & the Pacific: Ferdinand Magellan
An interesting site that recounts Ferdinand Magellan's voyage and his goal of circumnavigating the globe. Included are portraits, drawings, and maps from the Princeton University Library.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Ferdinand Magellan's Voyage Round the World
This site from Fordham University presents a first-hand account of Magellan's voyage, told by a Genoese pilot who served on the expedition.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Ferdinand Magellan's Voyage Round the World
A recount by a member of the crew of the voyage of Ferdinand Magellan to the Philippines in the 16th century, where he was killed, and of the remaining voyage his crew took in the eastern oceans, then back to Spain.
A&E Television
History.com: Ferdinand Magellan
A biography of Ferdinand Magellan, a 16th century Portuguese explorer who travelled with a Spanish fleet, and an account of his voyage around the world, from which he did not return.
A&E Television
Biography: Ferdinand Magellan
A biography on the life and voyages of 16th century Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, who was the first to circumnavigate the globe, although he did not survive the journey. Magellan was Portuguese but he commanded a Spanish fleet.
Read Works
Read Works: Magellan Was First
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Ferdinand Magellan, the first explorer to sail around the world. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: The Death of Magellan, 1521
This article provides a brief biography of Ferdinand Magellan, as well as a deep look into his death at the hands of natives in the Philippines.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Magellan Circumnavigated the Globe
Ewandro Magalhaes shares the story of Magellan's journey.
Soylent Communications
Notable Names Databas|nndb: Ferdinand Magellan
A concise biography of Portugal native, Ferdinand Magellan, famous for circumnavigating the Earth in the sixteenth century.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Ferdinand Magellan Facts
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Ferdinand Magellan who lead the first expedition around the world.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Ferdinand Magellan: World Explorer
A short biography of Ferdinand Magellan.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Explorers for Kids: Ferdinand Magellan
On this site, learn about the first explorer to sail around the world. This site contains the biography and life of explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Loon Lake Elementary School: Ferdinand Magellan
A biography of the first man to sail around the globe. Discover the details of Ferdinand Magellan's life and contributions to world history.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Ferdinand Magellan
This site provides a printable description of the life of Ferdinand Magellan and his travels. Contains a global map indicating his route.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Ferdinand Magellan
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Ferdinand Magellan."
Curated OER
Eye Witness to History: The Death of Magellan, 1521
This EyeWitness to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, provides a brief biography of Ferdinand Magellan, as well as a deep look into his death at the hands of natives in the...
Curated OER
Eye Witness to History: The Death of Magellan, 1521
This EyeWitness to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, provides a brief biography of Ferdinand Magellan, as well as a deep look into his death at the hands of natives in the...
Curated OER
Eye Witness to History: The Death of Magellan, 1521
This EyeWitness to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, provides a brief biography of Ferdinand Magellan, as well as a deep look into his death at the hands of natives in the...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ferdinand Magellan
A Portuguese sea explorer who sailed for both Portugal and Spain. He was the first to sail from Europe westwards to Asia, the first European to sail the Pacific Ocean, and the first to lead an expedition for the purpose of...
Other
Read Works: Explorers [Pdf]
Students read about explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew as they attempted to circumnavigate the globe. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Exploring Explorers
This is a lesson activity which is written to engage visual and kinesthetic learners in their study on explorers: Leif Eriksson, Christopher Columbus, Erik the Red, Vasco Da Gama, John Cabot, Marco Polo, and Ferdinand Magellan.