Curated OER
Amerigo Vespucci: March 9, 1945
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date March 9, 1945 as the day Amerigo Vespucci was born. Students then write about the following prompt: 'What part of the world would you like to sail to and explore? Why did you...
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Amerigo Vespucci Timeline
A timeline illustrating the significant events of Amerigo Vespucci's life and legacy. Amerigo Vespucci is credited for being the first explorer to "discover" America by stating that it was a new country, not the West Indies.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: History Mysteries: How America Got Its Name
Learn how America was named after explorer Amerigo Vespucci.
Read Works
Read Works: Vikings and European Explorers Amerigo Vespucci
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about explorer Amerigo Vespucci. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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All About Explorers
This resource provides information about historic world explorers...with embedded false information. It was designed by teachers to help their students discern truthful information from false information.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Amerigo Vespucci
An overview of the life of explorer Amerigo Vespucci.
Soylent Communications
Nndb: Amerigo Vespucci
A brief overview of the life of explorer Amerigo Vespucci.
A&E Television
Biography: Amerigo Vespucci
A brief overview of the life of explorer Amerigo Vespucci.
A&E Television
History.com: Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian-born merchant and explorer who took part in early voyages to the New World on behalf of Spain around the late 15th century. By that time, the Vikings had established settlements in present-day North...
Mariners' Museum and Park
The Mariner's Museum: Amerigo Vespucci
A brief biography of the life of Amerigo Vespucci.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Amerigo Vespucci Facts
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Amerigo Vespucci who demonstrated that the New World was not Asia but an unknown new continent.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Loon Lake Elementary School: Amerigo Vespucci
A concise biography highlighting the contributions of explorer Amerigo Vespucci. He is credited with being the first to land on America's land knowing that it was the New World.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 43: Amerigo Vespucci
Why aren't we called Columbians instead of Americans? Here's an easy-to-read explanation of how America got its name from the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio broadcast.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: North America Facts and Information
Discusses the history, location, and fifteen other interesting fun facts about North America.
Curated OER
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Amerigo Vespucci: Portrait
Drawn portrait of Amerigo Vespucci.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Amerigo Vespucci
(1451-1512) Italian explorer, explored the coast of Venezuela
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Amerigo Vespucci
(1451-1512) Italian explorer, explored the coast of Venezuela
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Amerigo Vespucci
(1451-1512) Italian explorer, explored the coast of Venezuela
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci. Born 1451; died 1512.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Amerigo Vespucci
An Italian merchant and cartographer who voyaged to and wrote about the Americas.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Amerigo Vespucci
(1454-1512) Famous Itlaian cartographer, whom the Americas were named after.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Amerigo Vespucci
(1454-1512) A famous Italian merchant and cartographer who explored to the Americas and wrote about the journey.