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 Columbus
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1492 An
Ongoing Voyage Hop aboard for an interactive exploration of the world as it was known to Europeans in 1492. This online exhibit explores numerous aspects of Columbus, his voyages, the New World, and the peoples of that world. U |
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Chart Columbus' Voyages A lesson plan for grades 3-12This website shows the monuments erected all over the world to honor Christopher Columbus and/or his 1492 voyage to America. |
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Language Arts Activities for Columbus Day How convincing can your letter be to Queen Isabella, per-suading her to finance your explorations across a great ocean? Or how about trying an ocean diary as a cabin boy? Try writing a few log journal entries, or reflect upon the "what if?" idea... Or, for older students, discuss how Columbus is getting a bad rap in modern times. Does he deserve it (more or less so than any other explorer, for instance)? Discuss and write a letter to the editor stating your point of view. |
