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History.com: Ferdinand Magellan
A biography of Ferdinand Magellan, a 16th century Portuguese explorer who travelled with a Spanish fleet, and an account of his voyage around the world, from which he did not return.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Loon Lake Elementary School: Ferdinand Magellan
A biography of the first man to sail around the globe. Discover the details of Ferdinand Magellan's life and contributions to world history.
Read Works
Read Works: Magellan Was First
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Ferdinand Magellan, the first explorer to sail around the world. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Magellan Circumnavigated the Globe
Ewandro Magalhaes shares the story of Magellan's journey.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Ferdinand Magellan
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Ferdinand Magellan."
SMART Technologies
Smart: Exploring Explorers
This is a lesson activity which is written to engage visual and kinesthetic learners in their study on explorers: Leif Eriksson, Christopher Columbus, Erik the Red, Vasco Da Gama, John Cabot, Marco Polo, and Ferdinand Magellan.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ferdinand Magellan
A Portuguese sea explorer who sailed for both Portugal and Spain. He was the first to sail from Europe westwards to Asia, the first European to sail the Pacific Ocean, and the first to lead an expedition for the purpose of...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ferdinand Magellan
(1480-1521) Portuguese explorer who led the expedition to cicrumnavigate the Earth.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ferdinand Magellan
(1480-1521) A Portuguese maritime explorer who sailed around the entire Earth.
Curated OER
Eye Witness to History: The Death of Magellan, 1521
This EyeWitness to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, provides a brief biography of Ferdinand Magellan, as well as a deep look into his death at the hands of natives in the...
Curated OER
Eye Witness to History: The Death of Magellan, 1521
This EyeWitness to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, provides a brief biography of Ferdinand Magellan, as well as a deep look into his death at the hands of natives in the...
Curated OER
Eye Witness to History: The Death of Magellan, 1521
This EyeWitness to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, provides a brief biography of Ferdinand Magellan, as well as a deep look into his death at the hands of natives in the...