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Graphic
Other

American Journeys: Map of the Spanish Entrada Into North America [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Map showing the routes taken by fourteen Spanish explorers in the Americas between 1509 and 1543.
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Handout
Other

American Journeys: Relation of the Voyage of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief relating of the life of Juan Rodriguez and the Cabrillo expedition, 1542-1543, up the coast of California.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Parallel Histories: Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of de Vaca's accomplishments with links to information, original illustration and documents, and timeline on Spanish exploration.
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Unit Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Parallel Histories: Coronado

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of Coronado's life and adventures with links to original and related documents, including illustrations and explorer notes.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Juan De Onate and the Founding of New Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of Onate's life and work with links to related stories and many good sites about the Spanish exploration in the U.S.
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Article
Scholastic

Scholastic News: Week of 4 8 13: Happy Birthday, Florida!

For Students 2nd - 5th
In 2013, Florida turned 500 years old. Read about its discovery and early history.
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Website
Other

Beyond the Map: Dividing the World: Treaty of Tordesillas

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the Treaty of Tordesillas, how it affected Spanish and Portuguese exploration, and how it was ignored by other countries.
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Website
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Francisco Pizarro

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Francisco Pizarro which highlights his conquering of Peru and discovery of the Incan empire.
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Website
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Vasco Nunez De Balboa

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Spanish conquistador, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, featuring his successful voyage for Spain to the western coast of South America in the early sixteenth century.
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Website
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Ferdinand Magellan

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the first man to sail around the globe. Discover the details of Ferdinand Magellan's life and contributions to world history.