Introduction
Introduction:
Hello Class!
I hope you have enjoyed learning about explorers and mapping so far! =]
Today we will be doing a webquest exploration to find out even more information about the three explorers Christopher Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci, and Ferdinand Magellen. In this webquest you will also explore important vocabulary used in mapping and navigation.
Be sure to check out Task and Process for your webquest exploration before you get started!
READY? GET SET! EXPLORE!!!
Task
Task:
- Your task is to use the links provided in this webquest to complete the grapic organizer you have already been given.
- Please be sure to complete both pages, the page on the three explorers and the page for vocabulary.
- You will use these pages to complete your next two assignments!
Process
Process:
1) You will use the links provided for you on the Evaluations Page to fill in your grapic organizer and vocabulary worksheet.
a) You are only allowed to view the webpages I provide.
b) Do not go to any other webpages on the internet.
2) When you begin your webquest, you may start with any of the three explorers.
a) Choose an explorer.
b) Click on one of the links provided for that explorer.
c) Begin your research, looking for answers to the questions listed.
3) When you have completed answering all of the questions for your first explorer, repeart the process for the second and the third explorer as well.
4) After completing the graphic organizer for all three explorers, complete the work sheet for the important vocabulary terms on mapping and navigation.
5) If you have any questions about this webquest, need help, or finish early please raise your hand and a teacher will come arould to assist you! :)
Evaluation
Links:
Ferdinand Magellan:
http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/ferdinand-magellan
http://mrnussbaum.com/explorers/magellan/
Amerigo Vespucci:
http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/amerigo-vespucci
http://geography.about.com/cs/historicalgeog/a/amerigo.htm
Christopher Columbus:
http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/christopher-columbus
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/columbus.shtml
Mapping & Navigation Vocabulary:
http://dictionary.reference.com/
http://www.merriam-webster.com/
Conclusion
Conclusion:
I hope you had a fun time exploring the interent to locate information on the three explorers Amerigo Vespucci, Christopher Columbus, and Ferdindand Magellan and discovering definitions for the mapping and navigation vocabulary terms!
Credits
Credits:
Thank you to all of the listed and used websites and pictures that helped me to create this webquest! (None of the websites or pictures are my original work. All credit goes to the listed links/sources. Links and pictures were only used for educational purposes for this webquest, not commercial purposes, etc.)
Website Links:
http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/ferdinand-magellan
http://mrnussbaum.com/explorers/magellan/
http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/amerigo-vespucci
http://geography.about.com/cs/historicalgeog/a/amerigo.htm
http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/christopher-columbus
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/columbus.shtml
http://dictionary.reference.com/
http://www.merriam-webster.com/
Picture Links/Sources:
http://www.rigzone.com/news/oil_gas/a/123093/Explorers_Head_to_Europes_Fringes_in_2013
http://boats.desktopnexus.com/wallpaper/1300048/
http://www.amazon.com/Magnifying-Telescope-Painting-Decoration-Stretched/dp/B00MWSBWY6
http://weheartit.com/entry/group/27036162
http://www.landofthebrave.info/american-history-of-early-explorers.htm