Curated OER
The European Conquest of the Americas
Witness the birth of the Americas in this presentation, which details the European Explorers who contributed to adding vital details on our modern-day maps. Viewers' worlds will literally expand after seeing the results of Cortes and the...
Curated OER
Imperialism: Locations of Colonial Rule
Eighth graders examine the conquest of the Americas. In this Exploration lesson, 8th graders locate the areas of colonization. Students create a visual map of these areas of conquest.
Curated OER
Explorers
In this Explorers study guide worksheet, students respond to 3 questions regarding Prince Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama, Columbus, Magellan, Cortez, Pizarro, Drake, and Cartier. Answers are included.
PBS
Pbs: Conquistadors: Franciso Pizarro
Use the navigation at the left to click into more information on the Incas and the Spanish conquest by Francisco Pizarro.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Atahualpa and the Bible
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students explore and examine primary source material to answer a question about Incan Emperor, Atahualpa's meeting with Spanish conquistador, Pizarro. Includes downloadable lesson plan,...
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Richard Sheridan Pizarro
Here, read the full text of Richard Sheridan's play, "Pizarro." Also, learn about the life and career of Sheridan through a detailed introduction to the text.
University of Calgary
The Conquest of the Inca Empire: Francisco Pizarro
This historical note on the conquest of the Inca Empire by Francisco Pizarro is illustrated and linked to continuing discussion about the age of exploration.
A&E Television
Biography: Francisco Pizarro
A biography of 16th century Spanish explorer and conquistador Francisco Pizarro, who traveled with Vasco Nunez de Balboa and helped to discover the Pacific Ocean. Pizarro also conquered Peru and founded the city of Lima there.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Francisco Pizarro: Explorer
A short biography of Francisco Pizarro.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Loon Lake Elementary School: Francisco Pizarro
A biography of Francisco Pizarro which highlights his conquering of Peru and discovery of the Incan empire.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Latin America & the Conquistadors
Information about the way the Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the indigenous people they met.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Los Conquistadores
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.
Other
Incas & Conquistadors
Site giving links to information on some of the more infamous conquistadors who conquered the Inca.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pizarro
(1478-1541) Spanish explorer