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Magellan

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students identify the route of Magellan's voyage. In this map skills instructional activity, students use a globe to identify various coordinates where Magellan traveled.
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Voyage to the New World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the exploration of the New World. They write a descriptive account of the first encounter between Europeans and Native Americans, analyze and label maps, plot Columbus's journey on a map, and write a chapter summary.
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Exploring Indiana's Natural Resources

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a variety of activities as they study the European exploration of the Midwest, focusing on Indiana. They map the path explorers took, comparing the British with the French. They research why the explorers stopped...
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The Early History of Haiti

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders make list of places Columbus explored on his first journey to Americas, locate island of Hispaniola on map, examine groups of people who have inhabited island, complete blank map and key of Hispaniola, and research early...
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Age of Exploration

For Students 6th - 8th
In this world history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Age of Exploration. A short answer question is included as well.
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Mountain Men

For Students 4th - 5th
In this history learning exercise, students read a one page article about life on the Oregon trail and the fur traders and mountain men. Students then answer 4 essay questions.
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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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Columbus Postcard

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine Columbus's discoveries in the Americas. In this Christopher Columbus lesson, students determine the purpose of the explorer's voyages and then write postcards from his perspective to his parents describing his voyages.
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Interpreting Christopher Columbus

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare historical interpretations. In this research skills lesson, students use Internet and print resources to research the controversy regarding Christopher Columbus's work as an explorer. Students use their...
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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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A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE: COLUMBUS IN THE NEW WORLD

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the famous explorer Christopher Columbus.  In this World History lesson plan, 8th graders analyze and compare primary and secondary sources.  Students discuss as a class the accomplishments of Columbus....
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European Exploration From 1400-1700

For Students 7th - 8th
In this European exploration worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer with facts about reasons and obstacles for exploration, achievements of explorers and impact on Spain, France, England and Portugal.
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Columbus Coloring Sheet

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this explorer-themed coloring instructional activity, learners color the picture of Christopher Columbus and then practice printing by tracing the dotted words in the sentence.
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Techno Explorer: Internet Lesson Plans for Beginners

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore technology by participating in an on-line exercise. In this Internet safety lesson, students identify the appropriate behavior they should use while searching and communicating in cyberspace. Students practice saving...
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The Robot Explorer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers design a robotic vehicle to explore underwater caves. In this robot technology lesson, students brainstorm, research, and report about a robotic vehicle design capable of sensing objects and taking appropriate actions to...
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Celebrating Explorers

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create a PowerPoint presentation using graphics, text and animations. They access the Internet to research a topic and find historical photographs and documents to enhance learning. They demonstrate how to use an overhead LCD...
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America's Stone Age Explorers

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students research how mitochondrial DNA is used in determining familial relationships. They complete a worksheet in which they attempt to help solve the identity of bones found in Africa.
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On the Shoulders of Giants

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners research the important events that were taking place during the major expeditions and make presentations on how they may have influenced the expeditionary teams. There are some excellent websites imbedded in this plan.
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Bison or Buffalo?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students discover the difference between the terms of Bison and Buffalo and the history of the animal in the early years of the country. They uncover the difference in species depending on the area of the country where the Bison were...
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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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Festival of Flight Special: Opening Space for Next Generation Explorers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students experience the dynamic skills and processes needed to design the next generation of launch vehicles at NASA. They view how mathematics, science and technology all work together to achieve excellence in human space flights.
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Cortes & Montezuma Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this world history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about Cortes and Montezuma. A short answer question is included as well.
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Chapters 14 & 15 – Age of Exploration

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the Age of Exploration and respond to 49 short answer questions.
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Placing Events on a Timeline

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Put important events in chronological order with a lesson about timelines. With a variety of topics stemming from world history, the packet of worksheets provides analytical activity for learners to decide where certain events fall...

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