LESSON PLANS
Students examine the reasons why, throughout history, people have ventured into unexplored places to discover new lands.
MAPS
Students plot the course of Columbus's various expeditions on a map of the world.
ACTIVITIES
The literature guide for Pedro's Journal, a story about Columbus' travels, includes enrichment activities and Internet…
In this lesson plan, students explore their ideas about history and who writes it. The often-repeated "fact" that…
REFERENCE
Take a look at the often hazardous and perilous world of exploration from the lives and navigation techniques of the…
WORKSHEETS
Description of the navigational instruments used by Columbus and a creative writing activity.
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Christopher Columbus's voyage.
Introduce famous explorers of North America and their travels with these PowerPoint slides.Visit our DK Instant Expert…
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This action-packed book charts the journeys of brave travelers, looking at the challenges they faced and the discoveries…
Design a set for "Pilgrims of Plymouth," using dimensions in feet and inches. This arts & crafts activity is great for…
TEACHING RESOURCE
This resource is designed to be used in conjunction with the Explorers of North America Mini-Lesson. Use this resource…
An article dispelling myths about various explorers.
A list of Christopher Columbus's voyages and the places he landed on each of them.
A brief article about Columbus Day.
An article discussing the voyages of Christopher Columbus and what he really discovered.
Sharpen logic and learn about Christopher Columbus with this activity.
Pupils learn about important explorers and their discoveries by taking this printable geography quiz.
ASSESSMENT
Using reference materials, the Internet, and their knowledge of women's history, students will answer questions about…
GAMES AND APPS
This teaching guide to Poptropica's Time Tangled Island will help kids discover famous inventors, political figures,…
Students can practice social studies vocabulary relevant to North American expeditions and explorers by reading the…
Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on Christopher Columbus.
