6th Grade

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Social Studies and History

Map

Australia and New Zealand

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ACTIVITIES

Pedro's Journal Literature Guide

The literature guide for Pedro's Journal, a story about Columbus' travels, includes enrichment activities and Internet…

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Reading and Literature

Historical Fiction

Discovery and Exploration

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LESSON PLANS

Who Writes History? Rethinking Columbus Day

In this lesson plan, students explore their ideas about history and who writes it. The often-repeated "fact" that…

Subjects

Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Discovery and Exploration

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Eyewitness: Explorer

Take a look at the often hazardous and perilous world of exploration from the lives and navigation techniques of the…

Subjects

Reading and Literature

Informational Texts

Discovery and Exploration

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LESSON PLANS

Explorers of North America Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Introduce famous explorers of North America and their travels with these PowerPoint slides.Visit our DK Instant Expert…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Explorers

North America

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WORKSHEETS

Columbus Day Activities

Description of the navigational instruments used by Columbus and a creative writing activity.

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Social Studies and History

Explorers

Creative Writing

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Favorite Autumn Activities Slideshow (K-8)

Browse through TeacherVision's most popular Autumn activities and printables to find something that will benefit your…

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Science

Earth Science

Autumn Season

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Set Design for "Pilgrims of Plymouth"

Design a set for "Pilgrims of Plymouth," using dimensions in feet and inches. This arts & crafts activity is great for…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Pilgrims

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MAPS

Famous Explorers Quiz

Pupils learn about important explorers and their discoveries by taking this printable geography quiz.

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Social Studies and History

Explorers

Geography

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WORKSHEETS

Explorers of North America Word Power

Students can practice social studies vocabulary relevant to North American expeditions and explorers by reading the…

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Vocabulary

Discovery and Exploration

North America

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Columbus's Voyages

A list of Christopher Columbus's voyages and the places he landed on each of them.

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Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Explorers

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Explorers of North America Background Information

This resource is designed to be used in conjunction with the Explorers of North America Mini-Lesson. Use this resource…

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Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

North America

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REFERENCE

Myths About Explorers

An article dispelling myths about various explorers.

Subjects:

Library Resources

Reading and Literature

Explorers

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GAMES AND APPS

Poptropica Teaching Guide: Time Tangled Island

This teaching guide to Poptropica's Time Tangled Island will help kids discover famous inventors, political figures,…

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Creative Writing

Social Studies and History

Ancient Civilizations

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