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The United States, as well as many other modern countries are a mixture of people and cultures from around the world. This was not always the case. Nearly 600 years ago, much of the planet, and its people were "unknown" to the "civilized" world (Europe). Although much of the credit for the age of discovery is generally placed on Christopher Columbus and his voyage to the Americas, this is only part of the story. There were many explorers which explored not only America, but other "unknown" lands.
a) Click here to download the worksheet for this activity.
b) Wait a moment while it loads.
c) After it has loaded, click "File" then "save as".
d) Select your directory from the drop down menu.
e) Name the file "discweb-all three of your initials".
f) Click "Save".
g) Press the "back" arrow on your browser.
h) Open Microsoft Word.
i) Select "File" then "Open" and open the file you just saved.
a) Slide one will have a title, your names and the explorer you will discuss.
b) The final slide will briefly summarize what you have presented. In other words, you will tell us why that explorer is the most important
c) Slides two through the next to last, will each detail one aspect of the explorer's life / adventures & explorations.
Items to consider include:
When and where did the explorer live?
d) Place all items in some sort of logical order. (Chronological is one option.)
e) Make your slide show interesting. Include appropriate clipart, cool transitions & builds, backgrounds, and even sound.
a) The country (countries) from which your explorer left.
b) The continent(s) to which they voyaged.
c) Highlight the route(s) which they sailed / explored.
d) Your map must be easy to understand. (Include names of places, points of interest, a key and be neat.)
New Advent Encyclopedia: Christopher Columbus
