Curated OER
European Explorers: Research Project
What will your students choose to include in their explorer's treasure chest? Youngsters research an early European explorer and gather items to reflect their research, such as a detailed map of the explorer's voyages, portrait,...
Curated OER
Those Who Have Come Before Me
Class members are transformed into explorers as they work in groups to locate hidden items and map their journey along the way. They then leave clues for other groups of learners to follow, and ultimately discover how past explorations...
Green Hope High School
Close Readings from The Tempest + New World Readings
What was Shakespeare's intent? That is the question at the heart of a summer assignment designed for AP English Literature. Class members focus on five scenes from The Tempest and compare the interactions of Prospero, Caliban,...
University of California
Maurya Connections
While many can name important European explorers, the Maurya empire and its role in building global trade is often neglected in world history curricula. Expand teaching on ancient India topic. Resource set includes ancient texts, such as...
DocsTeach
Statues of Christopher Columbus
Scholars compare statues of Columbus and discuss how each memorial captures his personality. Academics also complete a worksheet and discuss how some people have called to remove statues honoring Columbus.
Council for Economic Education
The Columbian Exchange
What did you have for dinner last night? Many scholars ask that question without considering the history behind the foods they eat. Using a simulation, scholars investigate how the foods they eat are the product of the Columbian...
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Read Works: Vikings & European Explorers Vasco Da Gama
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about explorer Vasco da Gama. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Vikings and European Explorers Amerigo Vespucci
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about explorer Amerigo Vespucci. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Vikings & European Explorers Christopher Columbus
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about explorer Christopher Columbus. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Vikings & European Explorers Ponce De Leon
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational about explorer Ponce de Leon. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Vikings and European Explorers Viking Religion
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Vikings and the god's they worship. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Vikings & European Explorers Shipbuilding and Warfare
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Viking ships and warfare. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Vikings and European Explorers the Vikings
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Vikings. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Cengage Learning
Literature of Discovery and Exploration
Teaching approach that examines the writings of European New World explorers from the late 1400s through the 1600s. Includes Christopher Columbus, Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, Rene Goulaine de Laudonniere, Pedro Menendez de Aviles, Fray...
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History Miami: History Mysteries: Student Activity Booklet [Pdf]
A 20-page museum activity book on the history of South Florida. Many of the learning activities can be done on their own, as student reading materials are included in the booklet. Topics covered include the first native peoples, the days...
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.
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