Okay everyone, we are beginning a new unit today - the Great Age of European Exploration. Starting with some curious individuals in the 15th century it will lead to people coming over to what is now the United States. These early colonists and adventurers will help begin settlements that will one day grow into the United States of America. It will be a very long journey. I am sorry I can't be with you today and I won't be until this Wednesday. For today though you can get started on an important mini-research activity that will end with you in costume. I will explain later. Ms. Kidd will help you select the name of one of these early explorers. Once you have your explorer go ahead and get started.
Follow these directions:
Open up a new word document on your desktop.
Copy and paste the questions below to the word document.
Begin to research the answers to these questions.
When complete - save the document to a folder with your name on it.
Go to MS GROUP and place this folder into the GREAT EXPLORERS folder (in your class period).
THE QUESTIONS:
What is the name of your famous explorer?
What is his nationality? (where was he born)
What was he exploring or looking for?
What did he find?
How many voyages did he make?
What became of your famous explorer? (did he die? worshipped as a hero? etc...)
What is the major accomplishment he is remembered for?
Copy and Paste at least one picture of your explorer on the word doc.
Copy and Paste at least one map of the voyages or places explored on the word doc.
THESE LINKS (right hand side of this blog) WILL HELP YOU COMPLETE THIS TASK. Browse for your explorer. Good luck and see you Wednesday. Questions? email me at bmarkwald@usmk12.org
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