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Ian Chadwick: The Life and Voyages of Henry Hudson
An in-depth analysis of the life and times of the explorer Henry Hudson during the Expansionist Age in England. Follow Henry Hudson on four adventures as he explores the New World.
Ancestry
Squanto
Tells the little known story of the friendship of Squanto, the Indian famous for his kindness to the Pilgrims upon their arrival in the New World, and Ferdinando Gorges, the explorer.
Other
National Museum of Australia: Voyaging With a Needle: Embroidered Maps
Hand-embroidered map samplers, the work of women needle workers from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, convey what was known of the world at the time and traces the routes of explorers, such as James Cook, who were then active....
A&E Television
History.com: The Native American Chief Who Drove Out Spanish Colonists and Nearly Expelled the English
In the summer of 1561, Spanish explorers abducted Opechancanough, a Powhatan Indian youth from the Chesapeake Bay tidewater region and brought him to the royal court of Spain. The kidnapping set off a chain of events that would alter the...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Earth Surface Dynamics (Research Activities)
This site from USGS provides several activities to help understand the interrelationships among earth surface processes, ecological systems, and human activities. Also included are links to new findings and programs concerning Earth...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Who Is Alexander Von Humboldt?
George Mehler details Alexander von Humboldt's major scientific accomplishments and why we should care about them today. [4:22]
University of California
University of California, Santa Barbara: Henry the Navigator
Short essay by university professor discuss Henry the Navigator.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Canadian Americans
Provides an overview of the history, culture, and lifestyle of Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
CommonLit
Common Lit: Letter to the Treasure of Spain
A learning module that begins with "Letter to the Treasure of Spain" by Christopher Columbus, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
Other
American Journeys: Relation of the Voyage of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo
A brief relating of the life of Juan Rodriguez and the Cabrillo expedition, 1542-1543, up the coast of California.
Other
Spanish Conquistadors
Learn about the history and motives of the famous Spanish Conquistadors in the New World. Features biographies, pictures, and timelines about the life of the famous European Explorers.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Hawaii State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Hawaii including early explorers, Native Americans, King Kamehameha, Pearl Harbor, World War II, and becoming a state.
A&E Television
History.com: Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian-born merchant and explorer who took part in early voyages to the New World on behalf of Spain around the late 15th century. By that time, the Vikings had established settlements in present-day North...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Mi Heroe/my Hero
Stories about heroes from history and from around the world, submitted by students and others. Search for your hero or browse examples by topic, e.g., Animals, Explorers, Literary (fictional book or movie characters who inspire), Sports,...
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Loon Lake Elementary School: Amerigo Vespucci
A concise biography highlighting the contributions of explorer Amerigo Vespucci. He is credited with being the first to land on America's land knowing that it was the New World.
Mariners' Museum and Park
Mariners' Museum: Education: Sir Francis Drake
This article provides information about Francis Drake and his exploration accomplishments.
Mariners' Museum and Park
Mariners' Museum: Education: Arab Exploration: Ibn Buttuta
This resources provides brief biography of Ibn Buttuta, the Arab traveler who covered over 75,000 miles during the fourteenth century. Link to map of his voyages provided.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Juan De La Cosa
A biography of Juan de la Cosa who sailed with Columbus and owned the Santa Maria. Looks at his voyages and the maps he produced as a cartographer.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Ferdinand Magellan
This site provides a printable description of the life of Ferdinand Magellan and his travels. Contains a global map indicating his route.
Curated OER
Portrait of Vasco Da Gama
A nice biography of the great explorer focusing on how da Gama's voyage and discoveries changed the makeup of the world.
Curated OER
Drawing: Inuk Hunting From His Kayak, 17th Century
John Davis, explorer of the new world. Provided is a summary of his voyages and primary source accounts of Cabot's voyages.
Curated OER
Portrait: Sir Walter Raleigh
John Davis, explorer of the new world. Provided is a summary of his voyages and primary source accounts of Cabot's voyages.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Americus Vespucius
Americus Vespucius was an explorer and navigator and was the first person to demonstrate that the New World was a fourth continent.