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Early Explorer Time-Line

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study exploration of the New World. In this Exploration Age lesson plan, 4th graders research early explorers and create time lines that include picture, captions, and the routes of the explorers studied.
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True Tales of Adventure for Young Part 1

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the Passageways website. The instructional activity leads students through the website and requires that they read to find answers to a series of questions. Students study some of the general aspects of exploration, as...
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Casting Light On The Dark Ages

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research life in the Middle Ages on the internet and write a comparative analysis of the differences between life in the Middle Ages and life today.
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de Soto's Expedition: An Alternate Route

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Exploration Age lesson, 8th graders compare historical maps with new maps focusing on the route of Hernado de Soto.
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The Middle Ages: A Contract Unit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the Middle Ages. For this Middle Ages lesson, students participate in classroom activities regarding the feudal system, Charlemagne, the process to become a knight, castles, daily life, and the Crusades.
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Medicine in the Middle Ages 1100- 1400

For Students 7th - 12th
In this history of medicine worksheet, students explore details about doctors, illnesses, hospitals, and treatments during the Middle Ages.
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MIDDLE AGES

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine key terms from the Middle Ages. They discuss the relevance of those terms to our Modern Times. They explore historical information and interpret information about world history.
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Note Taking: Research on the Middle Ages

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the Middle Ages. In this research skills lesson, students research selected Internet sources regarding the Middle Ages and use the provided graphic organizers to take notes regarding the information they find.
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Cortes and Montezuma Crossword Puzzle

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Age of Exploration crossword puzzle activity, students identify 15 places, names, and terms within the word puzzle through the aid of clues and some letters scattered throughout the puzzle.
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The Great Explorers

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine the importance of culture and economy changes that occurred due to the great explorations. In this explorations lesson, students create a list of major explorers. Students focus on one main exploration and give an oral...
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Unsafe Waters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate deep sea explorations and the challenges that can occur.  In this deep-sea exploration lesson students work in groups and create a deep sea exploration mural. 
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Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners research the exploration of Antarctica by the explorer Sir Ernest Shackelton. In this Antarctic exploration lesson, students watch a movie about Sir Ernest Shackelton and his ship the Endurance. Learners study a map of...
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America the Bountiful

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the impact exploration and colonization of North America had on human history. In this American colonies lesson, 5th graders compare differences between colonial areas. Students investigate the global impact of...
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Clothesline Sleuth

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the effect of North American colonization on human history. In this colonization lesson, 5th graders explore the global impact of colonization of North America. Students investigate the impact of geography on...
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From Bolls to Bolts

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the economic effects of the colonization of North America. In this Social Studies instructional activity, 5th graders examine the economic  and cultural results that occurred due to North America entering the...
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How Old is Old

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore the aging process. Students examine the concept of age from a child's perspective and discuss that aging is relative. Students read the book, How Old is Old? and engage in several different activities on age and life spans.
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The Columbian Exchange

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the consequences of Spanish exploration of the New World on animals, humans, and plants. They read and discuss an informational handout, define key vocabulary terms, and complete a Venn Diagram with Old World and...
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The Columbian Exchange

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the significant consequences of Spanish exploration and settlement of the New World on animals, humans, and plants. They read and discuss an informational handout, define key vocabulary terms, and complete a...
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World History Fall Final: Ancient History to the American Revolution

For Teachers 7th - 9th
A variety of topics and activities make up this presentation, which prompts viewers to answer questions from the Stone Age to the American Revolution. Note: You may find some slides more useful and pertinent than others.
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Great Explorers

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research an explorer and present a multimedia presentation on the explorer. In this United States explorers lesson, students watch a video about Lewis and Clark. Students use Google Earth to study their journey and keep a KWL...
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Get Your Facts Right!

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore the life and the contributions of Christopher Columbus. In this Exploration Age lesson, students participate in several activities regarding the explorer. Students use the Internet and print resources to research...
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Middle Ages: Lesson 1

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore World History by completing worksheets in class. In this Middle Ages instructional activity, 6th graders identify the importance of shields during the era and design their own shields. Students complete a Knight...
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Moon Walk

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students actively listen to a lecture lesson about the moon. In this moon lesson, students explore the moon's surface and human exploration of the moon. They also learn about the inventions created by engineers to help us learn more...
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Mount Everest History Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore Mount Everest. For this exploration lesson, students read "The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest," by Steve Jenkins. Students then respond to discussion questions and participate in a map skills activity.