Discovery and Exploration Resources
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WORKSHEETS
Public Transport Essay
Ask pupils to think about how public transport makes getting from place to place…Subjects:TransportationExplorers' Voyages and TravelEssays -
LESSON PLANS
Exploring Explorers
Students examine the reasons why, throughout history, people have ventured into…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationMap -
WORKSHEETS
Exploring Explorers Worksheet
Students examine the reasons why, throughout history, people have ventured into…Subjects:ExplorersDiscovery and ExplorationSocial Studies and History -
MAPS
Explorers of North and South America
Learn about discovery and exploration in North and South America with this…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationMap -
ACTIVITIES
Of Plymouth Plantation
Lessons, websites, recommended books concerning William Bradford's Of Plymouth…Subjects:LiteratureColonizationReading Instruction -
LESSON PLANS
Aboard the Mayflower - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 2 of 7)
Present this lesson plan to help students understand the hardships endured by…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationPilgrims -
REFERENCE
Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Sacagawea Biography
In this printable reading warm-up, students learn about the life of an explorer.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryNative-American History (American Indians) -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Exploring Explorers Vocabulary
Vocabulary associated with the "Exploring Explorers" lesson.Subjects:ExplorersVocabularyDiscovery and Exploration -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: The Christmas Gift
Develop students' reading skills with this printable passage of historical…Subjects:Historical FictionLanguage Arts and WritingExplorers' Voyages and Travel -
ACTIVITIES
Exploring Explorers Activity Worksheet
Worksheet associated with the "Exploring Explorers" lesson.Subjects:ExplorersDiscovery and ExplorationSocial Studies and History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Early European Settlements Reading Warm-Up
This reading warm-up features a passage on early European settlements and…Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
BOOK GUIDES
Heart of Darkness Discussion Guide
Joseph Conrad's classic novel of social criticism, Heart of Darkness, focuses on…Subjects:Banned Books and CensorshipLiteratureReading and Literature -
WORKSHEETS
Explorer Research Project
Use this organizer to help pupils complete a research project on explorers.Subjects:ExplorersDiscovery and ExplorationSocial Studies and History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The Mayflower Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students learn about Colonial times through a…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingExplorers' Voyages and TravelColonial America -
MAPS
Map Making, Floor Plans & Map Reading
Making maps will help students to use scale and compasses.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationExplorers -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Spanish Explorations Reading Warm-Up
This printable warm-up helps students master important reading skills with a…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionDiscovery and ExplorationAmerican History/U.S. History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: George Washington
Students will read a historical fiction passage about George Washington and…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionHistorical FictionColonial America -
WORKSHEETS
Explorers of North America Word Power
Students can practice social studies vocabulary relevant to North American…Subjects:VocabularyDiscovery and ExplorationNorth America -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Daniel Boone Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
Teach your students about American history while improving their reading skills.…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and HistoryReading Comprehension -
WORKSHEETS
Conquering Mount Everest
In 1953 explorers Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationTwentieth Century -
REFERENCE
Ferdinand Magellan
Explore connections in mathematics and history with this article on Ferdinand…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationExplorers -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The Gold Rush Reading Warm-Up
This printable warm-up helps students master important reading skills with a…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryReading Comprehension -
WORKSHEETS
Postcards: Student Planning Page
Make school breaks educational with this postcard planning activity -- it's…Subjects:Explorers' Voyages and TravelDiscovery and ExplorationSocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Daily Journal Topics: Early American Life
Assign one of five journal topics for students on the subject of Early American…Subjects:Journaling Tips, Strategies & TopicsColonial AmericaLetters, Journals and Diaries