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Columbus and the Pilgrims Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology

For Teachers K Standards
A read-aloud anthology focuses on Columbus and the pilgrims. Young scholars listen to several stories covering Christopher Columbus, the Mayflower, Plymouth Rock, pilgrims, meeting Native Americans, and the first Thanksgiving. Nine...
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CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS WORD SCRAMBLE

For Students 4th - 5th
In this word scramble about Christopher Columbus, students are given 10 scrambled words to decode. Answers are provided on page 2.
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CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS WORD SEARCH

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this word search activity about Christopher Columbus, students are given 18 words to find in a boat-shaped puzzle. Answers are provided on page 2.
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My Brother Sam is Dead by Christopher Collier & James Lincoln Collier: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 6th - 10th
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about the Colliers' My Brother Sam is Dead. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Columbus Day

For Students 7th - 8th
Use this Columbus day learning exercise with your EL class. They will read or listen to a passage about Christopher Columbus, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, put sentences...
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1492: Using Data to Explain a Journey

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine how Christopher Columbus made his way across the Atlantic.  In this data lesson plan students use an Internet program to navigate like Columbus. 
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The Land and People Before Columbus

For Teachers 5th
The major pre-Columbian settlements are studied in this excellente social studies lesson. Fifth graders explain how geography and climate influenced the way various nations lived and adjusted to the environment, and focus on eight...
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The Age of Early European Explorations & Conquests

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Your students' world will literally take shape in this presentation, which chronicles the growing edges of the (flat) earth during European Exploration of New Worlds. Dias, da Gama, Magellean, and Columbus are key players in this game of...
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Culture Clash: New World Meets Old

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the history of Christopher Columbus.  In this World History lesson, 6th graders research facts about Christopher Columbus.  Students write their own opinion about Columbus's background focusing on three piecesof...
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American Civilization

For Teachers K
Students review map and globe skills. They gather background to the story of Christopher Columbus' voyage.
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New World Meets Old

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students demonstrate understanding of basic facts about Christopher Columbus and different theories regarding his background. They try to solve the mystery of Christopher Columbus' background and write an essay offering their own opinion.
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Get Your Facts Right!

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore the life and the contributions of Christopher Columbus. In this Exploration Age lesson plan, students participate in several activities regarding the explorer. Students use the Internet and print resources to research...
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A Great, Crazy Sailor

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders become acquainted with the basic facts of Christopher Columbus' discovery of America through singing the following chant.
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Controversial Columbus

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the controversial role of Christopher Columbus. In this Christopher Columbus lesson, 7th graders determine what Columbus was like and what his motivations were as they research print and Internet sources.
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Globe Skills Lesson 3 Voyage to the New World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the globe. In this globe skills lesson, students use their knowledge of latitude and longitude to respond to questions regarding Christopher Columbus's maiden voyage to the Americas.
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Globe Skills Lesson 2: Paving the Way for Columbus

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students explore the expedition of Christopher Columbus. In this geography skills lesson, students consider the technological advances that made Columbus's expedition possible as they complete a latitude and longitude activity.
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Columbus Day Alphabetical Order

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Columbus Day worksheet, students read a list of 20 vocabulary words that pertain to the explorations of Christopher Columbus. Students alphabetize the words.
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A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE: COLUMBUS IN THE NEW WORLD

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the famous explorer Christopher Columbus.  In this World History lesson, 8th graders analyze and compare primary and secondary sources.  Students discuss as a class the accomplishments of Columbus.   
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Story Map for Bud, Not Buddy

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Why should your class complete a story map? After reading Bud, Not Buddy, divide your class into pairs or small groups to complete the included worksheet. They list the main characters, the conflict, main plot events, the resolution, and...
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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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Captain Columbus Crossword Puzzle

For Students 7th - 8th
In this Captain Columbus crossword puzzle activity, students answer clues to complete a Christopher Columbus sixteen word puzzle.
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Find the Columbus Words

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Christopher Columbus word search worksheet, students find and circle the 6 Columbus themed words in the word search. The 6 words are in the word bank at the bottom of the page.
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Columbus Coloring Sheet

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this explorer-themed coloring worksheet, students color the picture of Christopher Columbus and then practice printing by tracing the dotted words in the sentence.
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Columbus Postcard

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine Columbus's discoveries in the Americas. For this Christopher Columbus lesson, students determine the purpose of the explorer's voyages and then write postcards from his perspective to his parents describing his voyages.

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