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This resource contains 2 Age of Exploration | Early Explorers resources! PBL and STEM Activities! _____________________________________________________ Age of Exploration PBL (Project Based Learning) Activities | Early European Explorers Cross-curricular challenge for students who are studying US History and the Age of Exploration Welcome to the Age of Discovery! You have traveled back in time to the 15th and 17th centuries, during a time of exploration and discovery. Explorers traveled from their home countries to new corners of the world. Students will create their very own PBL booklet. PBL activities utilize creative learning and real-world problem-solving strategies! Students use mapping skills as well as knowledge of simple machines to build tools! Sample pages (answer key) included in the file. ______________________________________________________ Age of Exploration STEM Age of Exploration STEM Challenge | Early Explorers Cross-curricular challenge for students who are studying US History and the Age of Exploration! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and ,math activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! The STEM Challenge in this resource has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, final results section with drawings, and a reflection section. The STEM Challenge: Using a list of supplies, STEM groups (of 4) must design a sailing ship. The goal of this challenge is to create the fastest sailing ship. This will be measured by one member of the STEM group powering the ship by blowing through a straw. The STEM teams will line up their ships to compete. The fastest ship wins the challenge! (more instructions included in the resource)
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Make your own QUADRANT USED FOR EARLY NAVIGATION! Learn how early explorers used this tool and how it is used! Such a fun activity
Age of Exploration printable timeline of important dates from Henry the Navigator to Henry Hudson. Place on your timeline in your notebook or on your wall.
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Are you looking for fun ideas for teaching early explorers? Here are seven, hands-on early explorers activities to use in your classroom!
We use a world explorers game for two players to learn about world explorers and the ways they were similar and different in their quests.
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My kids are always going on “explorations” around the house. And during the winter, is the perfect time to channel that built-up energy into some fun learning activities. So I have gathered some fun Explorer related printables, books and activities. Use these as part of a larger Explorer unit or study the Explorers individually. Either...
Are you looking for fun ideas for teaching early explorers? Here are seven, hands-on early explorers activities to use in your classroom!
Inspired by Dora the Explorer, take your little ones on mini adventures with our explorer themed scavengar hunts, map obstacle course, backpack game and more! LITTLE EXPLORERS 10 page downloadable + printable e-book Re-print for multiple play times or players *Suitable for worldwide customers* Our Mini Adventure Series Books are designed for one on one play with your child/children Your child will love you being involved in their adventure, and it's simply Print, Cut + Play. The Little Explorer Adventure Book comes with: Treasure Hunt Scavenger Hunt Backpack Memory Game Make your own map Map Exploring Obstacle Course Explorer themed photo props Although the Scavenger Hunt is designed for outdoors (Perfect to print and play for a park play date), the rest are designed for indoors.... ideal for those rainy days. **Once you purchase - you will receive the pdf to print. Please note that Etsy requires you to download from a desktop, not in the app or mobile Product is a digital + printable download / no refunds applicable / colours may vary from computer screens and printers / designed to print, cut and use! Product is for personal use, and not to be resold for own financial gain.
Style: Ceramic Circle Ornament Bring a lot more holiday cheer to your tree with a custom ceramic ornament. Add family photos, images and personal message to both sides of this ornament. A strand of gold thread makes it easy to hang this fantastic keepsake. Dimensions: Diameter: 2.87" Thickness: 0.156" Weight: 1.4 oz. Made of white porcelain Full-color, full-bleed printing Printing on both sides Thread does not come attached/tied Designer Tip: To ensure the highest quality print, please note that this product’s customizable design area measures 2.87" x 2.87". For best results please add 1/8" bleed.
Make a Nature Explorer Kit for your little ones to help nature come alive for them. These are inexpensive and fun to take on a hike and camping.
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This is an Explorer Project that can be used as a summative assessment for your students. Students will research an explorer and report on them. This summative project will have students complete map and flag questions as well. A rubric is included. Explorer Project
Are you looking for fun ideas for teaching early explorers? Here are seven, hands-on early explorers activities to use in your classroom!
Looking for an organized research project to help your students learn about explorers? This Explorers Report Project will help you guide your students to create meaningful, well-researched explorer reports. The research process included will help your students practice researching, note-taking, organizing, and writing skills. Included in this unit are: A List of Explorers (I pull sticks and let the kids choose. This is my checklist.) Student Directions Handout (Editable) Research Notes (Editable) Map of the World – Explorer’s Route Rough Draft Bibliography Rough Draft Report Title Page Writing Pages Map of the World – Explorer’s Route Bibliography Final Copy Page Rubric (Editable) Teacher Notes (2 pages) Why you'll love this resource: The project includes a number of skills, from researching, note-taking, organizing materials, writing, and more! The teacher notes are very detailed and lead you through the project step by step. The directions pages are editable so you may customize them to your needs. Most students become very interested in their chosen explorer and take pride in their reports! Everything you need to do this project is here, organized, and ready to print. All you'll need are books and computers for students to locate the explorer information. If you like this unit, you might also like: State Report Native American Report Wax Museum (Biography Research Unit) Weather Play Solar System Play Finally, if you like my work, I would love for you to follow me by clicking on the green star at the top of the page. Thanks so much! Jenn ©The Teacher Next Door™ Purchasing this product grants permission for use by one teacher in his or her own classroom or for one homeschool parent teaching his/her child. If you would like to share with others, please purchase additional licenses.
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Learning about explorers? Here’s a list of activities that would be perfect to add to your explorer curriculum. EXPLORER JOURNAL Every good explorer has a journal, right? Fleece Fun has a great free printable explorer journal, and there are several ways you could use it. Go on your own exploration adventure and write your thoughts […]
Use this LEGO water activity as a great STEM challenge for learning about dams and the flow of water. Use the engineering design process too!
Age of Exploration Activities Resource Bundle! This bundled product contains the following 7 StudentSavvy resources! Age of Exploration Interactive Notebook Age of Exploration Reading Passages Age of Exploration Interactive PowerPoint Age of Exploration PBL Activities Age of Exploration STEM Challenges Age of Exploration Google Classroom Student Projects Age of Exploration Assessments / Exam / Test This resource is part of the US History Complete Curriculum More information on each resource: Interactive Notebook 5th Grade United States History Series This resource is designed for a United States history unit. Topics covered in this unit include: Exploration, Age of Discovery, Trading, the Silk Road, Tools & Technology (Compass, Astrolabe, Octant, Sextant, Chronometer, Gunpowder) Marco Polo, The Description of the World, Songhai, Caravans, Spanish Reconquista, Christopher Columbus's Voyage, Trade to Africa, Trade to China, The Columbus Exchange, Ferdinand Magellan, Circumnavigation, Hernan Cortes, The Northwest Passage, John Cabot, Giovanni da Verrazzano, Prince Henry and Much More! Reading Passages Quick overview of topics covered in this resource include: 1.) Exploration and the Age of Discovery -15th century – 17th century period, overview of the Silk Road and motivation for discovery of new cultures, inventions, and European trade. -locations of major trade routes -Famous explorers during this period Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco de Gama, etc. 2.) Tools for the Age of Discovery Overview of how explorers used different types of tools and their purposes. -Description of a compass and how it is used -Description of the astrolabe and octant and how they are used -Description of sextant and how it is used -Description of chronometer and how it is used -Description of gunpowder and how it is used Keywords: compass, astrolabe, sextant, chronometer, gunpowder 3.) Marco Polo and The Description of the World Overview of Marco Polo and his life, known for his story telling -How he spent 17 years in China and became friends with Kublai Khan. -How he discovered paper money, printing, and gunpowder in China Overview of his writings: The Description of the World, The Book of Marvels, and The Travels of Marco Polo -Description of how mapmakers used his books to create drawings and maps of routes for expeditions -His writing created an interest in exploring Asia, it also had details about the Silk Road 4.) Trade, Exploration, and the Silk Road -Overview of the Silk Road, growth of trading during 1400’s -made up of both land and water routes. -European merchants traveled to purchase silk and spices from China. Discovered new inventions -List of exploration tools and how they were used -Overview of what was traded in different locations (China: silk, tea, gunpowder spices, etc. / India: Ginger, sandalwood, cane, sugar, gold / Europe: silver, gold, jewels, metals, walnuts/ Africa: Salt, gold, etc). -traded news and information as well as goods. Keywords: The Silk Road 5.) Columbus, Magellan, and Hernàn Cortés -Overview of Christopher Columbus, the Spanish Reconquista, and his first voyage. -Description of how the Spanish Reconquista had an impact on Christopher Columbus. -Description of where the European sailors landed during the first voyage (who they met and where they thought they were instead) -Overview of Ferdinand Magellan and how his crew was able to circumnavigate the world. (Unfortunately he was killed in Asia and was not part of the crew to return to Spain) -Overview of Hernan Cortes and his expedition to Mexico for gold in 1519. -Claimed all of Mexico and defeated Aztec empire. Keywords: the Spanish Reconquista, circumnavigation, Aztec Empire Interactive PowerPoint This teaching resource is quite the virtual experience! This US History PowerPoint can be used as a powerful classroom presentation or students can click their way through it on individual computers. ***This product was created with PowerPoint (2016). The effects and transitions may not display properly on older versions. PBL Activities Age of Exploration PBL (Project Based Learning) Activities | Early European Explorers Cross-curricular challenge for students who are studying US History and the Age of Exploration Welcome to the Age of Discovery! You have traveled back in time to the 15th and 17th centuries, during a time of exploration and discovery. Explorers traveled from their home countries to new corners of the world. Students will create their very own PBL booklet. PBL activities utilize creative learning and real-world problem-solving strategies! Students use mapping skills as well as knowledge of simple machines to build tools! Sample pages (answer key) included in the file. STEM Challenge Age of Exploration STEM Challenge | Early Explorers Cross-curricular challenge for students who are studying US History and the Age of Exploration! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and ,math activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! The STEM Challenge in this resource has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, final results section with drawings, and a reflection section. The STEM Challenge: Using a list of supplies, STEM groups (of 4) must design a sailing ship. The goal of this challenge is to create the fastest sailing ship. This will be measured by one member of the STEM group powering the ship by blowing through a straw. The STEM teams will line up their ships to compete. The fastest ship wins the challenge! (more instructions included in the resource) Google Classroom Student Projects This product contains 3 digital projects that students can complete using Google Slides! This resource has a brochure project, a timeline project, and a info-graphic / poster project. Each student-centered project has a sample project, answer key, and detailed project instructions for the students. Assessment/Exam This product contains an assessment that has vocabulary matching, fill in the blank, short answer, essay, and an info-graphic! It has 19 questions total. It also contains an ANSWER KEY and an EDITABLE powerpoint file
A fun and easy summer activity for kids, these DIY Explorer kits are sure to engage curious young minds and supplement their learning!
Are you looking for fun ideas for teaching early explorers? Here are seven, hands-on early explorers activities to use in your classroom!
These fantastic activities are definitely the way to go.
During a period of only 150 years, the recorded travels of three remarkable explorers expanded human understanding of vast parts of the world. Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta, and Zheng He heralded from different continents and undertook their decades-long journeys for different reasons. Yet, their personal fortitude, diplomatic skills, and keen curiosity connected cultures previously unknown to each other, paving the way for trade, innovation, and the exchange of ideas. Retrace the expeditions that changed our understanding of the world in this interactive Google Earth Voyager story.
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Kids will love learning about the Vikings, Columbus, Magellan and others as they practice math and literacy with these FREE Early Explorers Worksheets.
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