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Act-It-Out Columbus Boat

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students investigate the trip Christopher Columbus took to the new world.  In this U.S. History lesson, students create a fictional ship from cardboard and construction paper simulating the ship Columbus used to get to the New World....
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Christopher Columbus

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this coloring page instructional activity, students discuss several questions about Christopher Columbus. Students then color the image of Christopher Columbus.
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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 instructional activity, 3rd graders analyze the voyage Christopher Columbus took to arrive at the new world by creating a map of his...
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Columbus Day

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this maze worksheet, students discuss several questions about Christopher Columbus and then trace their way through the maze.
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Sailing, Sailing

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this Christopher Columbus learning exercise, learners discuss 3 questions about ships and Christopher Columbus. Students then color the image of the ship.
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An Age of Exploration

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students investigate U.S. history by examining North American timelines. In this American exploration instructional activity, students research the events that led to Columbus finding America and participate in a jeopardy game regarding...
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Illuminating Our Human Experiences: Soliloquy from Hamlet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the meaning of a soliloquy and examine the themes in Shakespeare's, Hamlet. For this literature lesson, students read Hamlet's soliloquy and watch a Photo Story 3 text model of such. They write a personal soliloquy...
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Constellation Mapping

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students plot constellations on a grid map. They discuss the various ways early explorers planned their travels. Students identify and recognize major constellations. They color their maps and take them home to try to find various...
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Theatre: Persuasive Explorers

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners act like a famous explorer. In this explorer lesson, students research an explorer and act out persuasive arguments in which that explorer might be involved.