This activity sheet is the student handout for the students to use, gathering information on their assigned explorer and on others presented. This could be assigned in a variety of ways, but I have my students (in groups of 3) each research one of the explorers and create a "Newscast" on their explorer, providing key facts in addition to other interesting information. I also offer students bonus points if they create "commercials" to present during thier newscasts on relevant inventions of the time!
This handout also asks wrap-up questions and requires students to place the explorers covered on a spectrum of importance.

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I have taught all areas of Social Studies for eight years and English I-III for the past year. My experience ranges from teaching grades 6 through 12, and I have had all levels of classes, including Special Education collaboration and gifted and talented. I have also taught on an advanced curriculum team and honors/advanced classes at the high school level.
