Thursday, February 26, 2009

Explorers Convention 2009


On Wednesday, March 4th, we will hold our annual Explorers Convention! Many of the most renowned explorers and conquistadors will be in attendance. You represent one of these men. On Wednesday, make sure you come ready with the information as stated below and IN COSTUME! That's right - be dressed for the part!Enjoy this years convention by attending a number of intellectually stimulating workshops like How To Be A Kinder, Gentler Conquistador, and Honesty is the Best Policy - We were here for Gold not God!


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 - PRINT AND BRING TO CLASS ON WEDNESDAY!

THE QUESTIONS:

1. What is the name of your famous explorer?
2. What is his nationality? (where was he born)
3. What was he exploring or looking for?
4. What did he find?
5. How many voyages did he make?
6. What became of your famous explorer? (did he die? worshipped as a hero? etc...)
7. 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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