Find everything you need to make Columbus Day rich in teachable moments. Use the Web Quest to gather research and spark students' imaginations. And use the articles to provide solid background for projects and reports.
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- Learning Activities (3)
- Articles (3)
Learning Activities
Web Hunt: Christopher Columbus
Explore Columbus' ship and learn about his epic journey to the New World through this web hunt.
Christopher Columbus Quiz
Students can test their knowledge of the famous explorer with this quick quiz.
Christopher Columbus Discovery Map
Using the map, students write a story from the perspective of Christopher Columbus, a Santa Maria crew member, a native who sees ships approaching, or the Queen of Spain.
Articles
All About Christopher Columbus (1451-1506)
Learn about the explorer's early life, his fateful trip, and his later voyages.
The Columbian Exchange: An Overview
Everything starts somewhere. Investigate the origins of some plants and animals we're familiar with today.
- Subjects:Columbus Day
