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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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Handout
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Cabeza De Vaca

For Students 3rd - 5th
A biography of Cabeza de Vaca (1490-1557), a Spanish explorer in both North and South America. This site has a Google widget that will translate the page into many languages.
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Handout
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Panfilo De Narvaez

For Students 3rd - 5th
A biography of Panfilo de Narvaez (1470: 1528), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who was famous for the exploration of Cuba and for leading an ill fated expedition to Florida and North America. This site has a Google widget that will...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Explorers for Kids: Hernan Cortes

For Students 1st - 9th
Investigate the biography and life of Spanish explorer and conquistador Hernan Cortes. Read about how he conquered the Aztec Empire.
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Study Languages

Study Spanish: Los Conquistadores

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource on Spanish conquistadors focuses on Cortes, Alvarado and Pizarro. Additional links are provided for more information on this topic. Great reading selection for beginning and intermediate Spanish students.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc History: Ferdinand Magellan (1480 1521)

For Students 3rd - 5th
A concise biography of Ferdinand Magellan.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Francisco Pizarro

For Students 3rd - 5th
A biography of Francisco Pizarro, organized into grade-appropriate sub-topics.
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Website
Other

Incas & Conquistadors

For Students 9th - 10th
Site giving links to information on some of the more infamous conquistadors who conquered the Inca.
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Handout
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Hernando Cortes

For Students 3rd - 5th
A biography of Hernando Cortes (or Cortez) (1485 -1547), a Spanish adventurer who conquered what is now central and southern Mexico. His seizure of land, power, and wealth made him the greatest Spanish conqueror in the Americas. His...
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Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Hernando De Soto

For Students 3rd - 5th
A biography of Hernando De Soto (1500?-1542), a Spanish explorer who led the first European expedition to reach the Mississippi River. His group arrived at the river in 1541 during a search for gold. De Soto also took part in the Spanish...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Balboa

For Students 3rd - 8th
Portrait of Vasco Nunez de Balboa.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Balboa

For Students 3rd - 8th
Artist's representation of Vasco Nunez de Balboa.