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But Where Is It On This Modern Map? A problem-solving, mind-boggling experience!

For Teachers 4th
Trace Columbus' voyages by locating them on 21st Century maps.  Using a navigators lesson, 4th graders will examine the Age of Exploration and trace Columbus's routes accurately on laminated world maps using different maps. Note: You...
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Lesson Planet Article
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Explore the Mathematics of the Explorers

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Columbus and other explorers relied upon mathematical calculations using the Earth, stars, and ships speeds.
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Columbus Discovers America

For Students 4th - 5th
In this word search worksheet, students identify the words related to the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. Students find 20 words in the word search.
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Sail, Sail, Sail Your Ship!

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students listen to the book, Columbus Day, by Paul Showers and discuss the historical significance of Christopher Columbus. They create Columbus Day booklets, sing a Christopher Columbus song, and develop graphic organizers.
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CyberHunt: Ahoy! Columbus

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students research Christopher Columbus. In this world history instructional activity, students complete a WebQuest by using suggested website links. Students click on each link and answer questions about Columbus based upon the website.
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Voyage to the New World

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate the history of North America by creating a map.  In this world geography lesson, 3rd graders analyze the voyage Christopher Columbus took to arrive at the new world by creating a map of his achievement. ...
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Columbus Day

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this maze activity, students discuss several questions about Christopher Columbus and then trace their way through the maze.
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Interactive
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Columbus Day Word Jumble

For Students 2nd - 5th
For this online interactive Columbus Day worksheet, students examine 20 holiday-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters to match the terms in the word bank. This worksheet may also be...
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Grammar Quiz

For Students Higher Ed
In this English grammar learning exercise, students study a chart of definitions and pointers.  Students then complete 25 quiz questions specific to Christopher Columbus and self check for accuracy.    
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Columbus Day Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Columbus Day learning exercise, students write the 16 words from that relate to Columbus Day in alphabetical order and write a short definition for each.
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Columbus Day Word Search

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this word search worksheet, students find the eight words listed below in the word search. The word search is Columbus Day themed.
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Columbus Day Word Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this word puzzle worksheet, students unscramble each word, then use the marked letters to solve the second puzzle. The word puzzle is Columbus day themed.
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Columbus Day Maze

For Students 1st - 2nd
For this maze worksheet, learners help the ship read the island by finding their way through the maze. Students also answer a question about Christopher Columbus.
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Columbus Day Word Search

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Columbus activity, students find nine words related to Christopher Columbus in a word search puzzle. Teachers can add or remove words on this activity builder to customize it to their needs.
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Christopher Columbus Report Organizer

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Christopher Columbus report worksheet, students organize a report about the explorer which includes his date of birth, birthplace, a short statement about his childhood, and an essay summary of his adventures. They draw and label...
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Voyage to the New World

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students take notes as they listen to a segment from Discoverers of the New World, the Darkness of the Sea.  For this Christopher Columbus lesson, students write questions based on the material read and then research the answers. 
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Columbus Day

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students create a boat out of cardboard egg cups, clay, and more for Columbus Day. In this Columbus Day lesson plan, students also watch a Columbus Day video.
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PPT
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The European Conquest of the Americas

For Teachers 8th - 11th
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...
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What do You Know about Columbus?

For Students 7th - 8th
In this Christopher Columbus worksheet, learners unscramble multiple letters to find words associated with Christopher Columbus. Clues are provided for each word.
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Federal Holidays

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders complete various activities pertaining to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Veteran's Day. They conduct research and complete writing and art activities on the...
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Should We Celebrate Columbus Day?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners gather information about Columbus' impact on the Americas. They use the information to determine whether or not a fictitious community should continue to recognize Columbus Day.
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Columbus Day

For Students 4th - 6th
In this ESL Columbus Day worksheet, students practice tracing a passage on why we acknowledge Columbus Day in cursive writing several times.
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Every Day Edit - Columbus Sets Sail

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this everyday editing learning exercise, students correct grammatical errors in a short paragraph about Columbus. The errors range from capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
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Unit Plan
Midwest Institute for Native American Studies

Introduction to Pre-Columbian Lessons

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Native peoples established civilizations all over Central and North America. Introduce native civilizations with a unit that promotes discussion, reinforces map skills, enhances reading comprehension, and exposes young historians to the...

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