Curated OER
Discovery Channels
Students read a New York Times article in order to explore issues about the celebration of Columbus Day. They, working in groups, research the legacy of exploration and colonization. They use the research to create a first person narrative.
Curated OER
Explorers
Learners reinforce their knowledge of 11 explorers by matching 4 facts about each explorer. After playing the game several times, they should match the explorer to at least 3 facts about him.
Read Works
Read Works: The Age of Exploration
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Age of Exploration which begin with Portugal and Spain in the 15th century. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.