Explorers

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Vocabulary

Discovery and Exploration

Twentieth Century

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LESSON PLANS

20th-Century Explorers Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Introduce 20th-century explorers and give students a general overview of some of the major expeditions that have…

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Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Explorers

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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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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…

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Social Studies and History

Explorers

North America

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ASSESSMENT

Women Adventurers Quiz

Using reference materials, the Internet, and their knowledge of women's history, students will answer questions about…

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Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Explorers

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REFERENCE

James Cook

Read a biography of James Cook to learn more about this English explorer of the Pacific.

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Social Studies and History

World History

Explorers

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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

Mount Everest Timeline

Review the chronology of attempts to ascend Mount Everest with this printable word fill. Pupils will learn about the…

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Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Explorers

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George Vancouver Word-Fill

Use the words in this worksheet to complete the paragraph about George Vancouver, a famous explorer. Then, use the…

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Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Explorers

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Samuel de Champlain Word-Fill

Children use the words in this worksheet to complete a passage about French explorer Samuel de Champlain, founder of…

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Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Explorers

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Thor Heyerdahl Biography

Learn about anthropologist and explorer Thor Heyerdahl by reading this biography. This resource includes extension…

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Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Explorers

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Spanish Explorations Reading Warm-Up

This printable warm-up helps students master important reading skills with a passage on Spanish exploration and…

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Reading Comprehension

Discovery and Exploration

American History/U.S. History

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Early European Settlements Reading Warm-Up

This reading warm-up features a passage on early European settlements and questions to check comprehension. Use this…

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Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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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…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Reading Comprehension

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Sacagawea Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up

In this nonfiction printable, students read a short biography on Sacagawea and answer reading comprehension questions.

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Suffrage and Women's Rights

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Davy Crockett Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Davy Crockett and answer reading comprehension…

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American History/U.S. History

U.S. Government

Social Studies and History

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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…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Native-American History (American Indians)

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Daniel Boone Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

Teach your students about American history while improving their reading skills. This printable reading warm-up includes…

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Social Studies and History

Reading Comprehension

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REFERENCE

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?

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Social Studies and History

Explorers

American History/U.S. History

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GAMES AND APPS

Go Exploring!

Match terms with corresponding definitions to improve knowledge of the Age of Exploration.

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Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Explorers

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WORKSHEETS

Explorer Research Project

Use this organizer to help pupils complete a research project on explorers.

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Explorers

Discovery and Exploration

Social Studies and History

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Daily Journal Topics: Exceptional Explorers

Assign one of six journal topics for students on the subject of Exceptional Explorers.

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Journaling Tips, Strategies & Topics

Letters, Journals and Diaries

Writing

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Europeans Explore a New Land

The letters in the names of famous explorers are used to create words.

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Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Explorers

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