Don't forget to SUBMIT your answers through Google Classroom! :-)
Introduction
This unit we are studying how the European countries colonized the lands they discovered. We learned about exploration and why the countries wanted to seek out new land! Remember the three (3) G's (God, Glory and Gold).
Task
Please answer all questions and activities in the section and if you need help, please raise your hand.
Process
Section 1
Please test your knowledge and complete the activities by clicking on the following links:
http://exploration.marinersmuseum.org/wp-content/themes/agesofex/games/explorer/
1. Name one important fact about EACH Explorer.
Section 2
Explanation for kids - Visit each section
http://tudorexploration.rmg.co.uk/nmmflash/index.htm
1. What did you learn about mapping and navigation?
2. Why would you explore?
3. Summarize the section "A Place in History" in four sentences.
Section 3
Please click on the following link and answer the following questions using a Google Doc:
http://www.iro.umontreal.ca/~vaucher/History/Ships_Discovery/
1 - How can a typical Caravel (vocab) be described?
2 - How was the Galleon different from other ships?
3. In your opinion, what ship would you use to explore? Why would you use this ship? Justify why this ship is better than other ships.
Conclusion
You should have learned a little more about exploration and understood why the countries wanted to explore, find and claim land.