World Explorers Gr. 4-6


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Interest is at it's highest peak as students explore the world of explorers. Our highly adaptable unit is broken into four parts with teachers choosing to do all four sections or selecting the parts that best meet the needs of their class. Part one is a structured, knowledge-based section focused on important European explorers from the Vikings to Columbus to Hudson. Students read about each of these explorers and complete a related assignment. Part two focuses on explorers relevant to Canada. Part three contains a series of optional activities and part four contains a collection of seven diagrams depicting each of the explorers. This History lesson provides a teacher and student section with a variety of reading passages, activities, crossword, word search and answer key to create a well-rounded lesson plan.




World Explorers Gr. 4-6


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World Explorers


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Explorers to the New World


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What motivated men to risk their lives sailing to and exploring unknown lands in the New World? Was it the quest for fame, wealth, or new trade routes? Explorers to the New World: Moments in History explains why many men came, what they accomplished, and why we remember them. Book jacket.







History Pockets: The American Civil War, Grade 4 - 6 Teacher Resource


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Includes: historical background and facts, maps and timeline, arts and crafts projects, reading and writing connections, and evaluation forms.




History Pockets: Explorers of North America, Grade 4 - 6 Teacher Resource


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History Pockets-Explorers of North America, Grades 4-6+, contains eleven discovery pockets. The introduction pocket gives an overview of exploration throughout North America. The other pockets feature ten famous explorers and their journeys. Each of the pockets contains: - a reproducible pocket label - a bookmark of short fun facts about the subject - a reference map of the voyage(s) made by the explorer - a fact sheet of background information for teacher and students - arts and crafts projects - writing activities Evaluation forms are provided at the end of the book for teacher and student assessment purposes The book includes the following pockets: - Introduction to Explorers of North America - Christopher Columbus - John Cabot - Hernando Cortes - Jacques Cartier - Sir Francis Drake - Henry Hudson - Daniel Boone - James Cook - Lewis and Clark - John Wesley Powell




Early Explorers 6-Pack


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Ignite a curiosity for historical events as students learn about the Age of Discovery. This informational text takes a look at some of the ambitious world travelers that have helped map the modern world--from the Vikings, Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, to Amerigo Vespucci. Primary sources offer a glimpse into the past as students immerse themselves with authentic maps, artifacts, and images from that era. This 6-Pack includes 6 copies of this title and a lesson plan. Highlights include: Build literacy skills and social studies content knowledge; Appropriately leveled content provides access to every type of learner; Includes text features such as captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary; Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework and other state standards, this text readies students for college and career.