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My Explorer Report

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This is the perfect resource to accompany your class project on famous explorers! Learners detail basic information about their chosen explorer, his/her main events of exploration and means of transportation, and finally, illustrate the route of the explorer's journey on a map.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

explorers, the age of exploration

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Give learners the option to research other explorers of their choice
  • Consider providing a separate essay rubric in addition to the included grading criteria for more detailed writing expectations

Pros

  • Comprehensive resource that can help frame a project from start to finish
  • Also includes a worksheet for learners to detail their bibliographies

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  • None

Common Core

W.5.7 W.5.8 W.5.9.a

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