Explorers Resources
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MAPS
Map Making, Floor Plans & Map Reading
Making maps will help students to use scale and compasses.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationExplorers -
WORKSHEETS
Daily Journal Topics: Exceptional Explorers
Assign one of six journal topics for students on the subject of Exceptional Explorers.Subjects:Journaling Tips, Strategies & TopicsLetters, Journals and DiariesWriting -
REFERENCE
Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Sacagawea Biography
In this printable reading warm-up, students learn about the life of an explorer. Use this short biography on Sacagawea…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryNative-American History (American Indians) -
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Mount Everest Timeline
Review the chronology of attempts to ascend Mount Everest with this printable word fill. Pupils will learn about the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationExplorers -
ACTIVITIES
Exploring Explorers Activity Worksheet
Worksheet associated with the "Exploring Explorers" lesson.Subjects:ExplorersDiscovery and ExplorationSocial Studies and History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The Gold Rush Reading Warm-Up
This printable warm-up helps students master important reading skills with a passage on the Gold Rush and comprehension…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryReading Comprehension -
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Columbus Day Activities
Description of the navigational instruments used by Columbus and a creative writing activity.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryExplorersCreative Writing -
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Explorer Research Project
Use this organizer to help pupils complete a research project on explorers.Subjects:ExplorersDiscovery and ExplorationSocial Studies and History -
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 HistoryExplorersNorth America -
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Exploring Explorers Worksheet
Students examine the reasons why, throughout history, people have ventured into unexplored places to discover new lands.Subjects:ExplorersDiscovery and ExplorationSocial Studies and History -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Exploring Explorers Vocabulary
Vocabulary associated with the "Exploring Explorers" lesson.Subjects:ExplorersVocabularyDiscovery and Exploration -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Exploring Explorers Checklist
Assessment checklist for use with the "Exploring Explorers" lesson.Subjects:ExplorersDiscovery and ExplorationSocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Europeans Explore a New Land
The letters in the names of famous explorers are used to create words.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationExplorers -
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Learn About Lewis and Clark
Trace the route followed by Lewis and Clark to and from the Pacific Ocean. Through which states do you pass?Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryExplorersAmerican History/U.S. History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Early European Settlements Reading Warm-Up
This reading warm-up features a passage on early European settlements and questions to check comprehension. Use this…Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Daniel Boone Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
Teach your students about American history while improving their reading skills. This printable reading warm-up includes…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and HistoryReading Comprehension -
REFERENCE
Myths About Explorers
An article dispelling myths about various explorers.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureExplorers -
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James Cook
Read a biography of James Cook to learn more about this English explorer of the Pacific.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryExplorers -
MAPS
Columbus's Voyages
A list of Christopher Columbus's voyages and the places he landed on each of them.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationExplorers -
REFERENCE
Ferdinand Magellan
Explore connections in mathematics and history with this article on Ferdinand Magellan.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationExplorers -
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Thor Heyerdahl Biography
Learn about anthropologist and explorer Thor Heyerdahl by reading this biography. This resource includes extension…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationExplorers -
LESSON PLANS
Instant Expert: Explorers
Become an instant expert on explorers. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to introduce…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationExplorers -
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Matthew Henson, Explorer
A biography of Matthew Henson, an African-American explorer, with related activities.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryExplorersAfrican Americans -
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Searching for Bigfoot
Try a printable science activity that focuses on planning an expedition.Subjects:Discovery and ExplorationExplorersSocial Studies and History