This resource is designed to be used in conjunction with the Explorers of North America Mini-Lesson. Use this resource as an introduction to or refresher for the basic concepts of explorers and their contributions prior to presenting the material to students.
Explorers of North America Background Information
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LESSON PLANS
Exploring Explorers
Objectives Students will use vocabulary related to explorers. -
LESSON PLANS
Explorers of North America Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow
Introduce famous explorers of North America and their travels with these PowerPoint slides. -
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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 defi... -
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Explorers of North America Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the famous explorers of North America.
