British Library
British Library: The Search for the Northwest Passage
Detailed third grade lessons help students understand what skills and knowledge were required in order to become an explorer. Includes specific lessons on John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, and Henry Hudson.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Marco Polo
A brief account of the voyages and travels undertaken by Marco Polo who was one of the first Europeans to travel from Italy across Asia to China.