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Explorers – Teacher Resources

Utilize these printables, lessons, and activities to teach your students about the many explorers who have contributed to society. From voyages across the Atlantic to missions in space, these diverse figures transcended social and physical boundaries and changed how we view our world. You'll find plenty of resources for Columbus Day in October and everything you need to integrate this cross-curricular topic into classes on math, language arts, science, history, geography, or art.

Whiteboard Compatible Mini-Lessons

Explorers of North America Mini-Lesson
20th-Century Explorers Mini-Lesson
More Mini-Lessons

Printables

Three African-Americans in the Far West
All About Early Explorers
Native American Indian Crafts
The Discovery of America
Matthew Henson, Explorer
Explorers' Routes
Columbus Day Printable Book (2-5)
More Popular Explorers Printables

Lesson Plans

Map Making, Floor Plans & Map Reading
Chart Columbus's Voyages
Exploring Explorers
Modified Orienteering
Who Writes History? Rethinking Columbus Day
More Explorer Lesson Plans

Quizzes

Early America Quiz
Famous Explorers Quiz
Women Adventurers Quiz
Explorers Quiz

Explorer Biographies

Learn About Lewis and Clark
Explorer Research Project
Just Where Was Columbus?
Ferdinand Magellan
Reading Warm-Up 17 for Gr. 3 & 4: Biography
Columbus Sails the Ocean Blue
Reading Warm-Up 22 for Gr. 5 & 6: Biography
Thor Heyerdahl Biography
James Cook
William Bradford Biography
Sacajawea
Peary, Henson, and the North Pole
Reading Warm-Up 19 for Gr. 3 & 4: Biography
Reading Warm-Up 20 for Gr. 3 & 4: Biography

Language Arts Activities

Pedro's Journal Literature Guide
The Tempest
Wonders of the World Questions
Columbus Word Search
Reading Warm-Up 45 for Gr. 5 & 6: American History
Sacagawea
Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Maps and Mapping Teacher's Guide
Reading Warm-Up 42 for Gr. 5 & 6: American History
Reading Warm-Up 44 for Gr. 5 & 6: American History
Mount Everest Timeline
Explorers of North America Word Power
20th-Century Explorers Word Power
Myths About Explorers
Exploring Explorers Vocabulary
Columbus Wasn't First
Grant for Christopher Columbus, 1492
Daily Journal Topics: Exceptional Explorers
My Explorer Report About...
The Story of Columbus Day

Digital Books

Eyewitness: Explorer
Eye Wonder: Explorer

Geography Activities

Christopher Columbus Facts
Christopher Columbus' Journey
Columbus's Voyages
Explorers of North and South America
Pilgrims Meet the New World
Christopher Columbus, A Space Pioneer
Columbus's Discovery Maze
More Geography Activities

Art Activities

Explorer's Ship
Set Design for "Pilgrims of Plymouth"
Cork Ship Mobile

Math Activities

Columbus's Magic Sail
Columbus Day - Four Voyages
Get Ready to Sail

Space Exploration Resources

Dr. Mae Jemison
Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer
The Moon Landing & Outer Space—A Guide for Educators
A Day in Space Sub Kit (Grades 5-6)
Space Shuttles
Early Astronomers
NASA Ships and Space Stations
More Popular Space Exploration Resources

Columbus Day Resources

Columbus Discovers a New World
Columbus's First Voyage to the New World
Columbus Word Fill-In
Favorite Columbus Day Activities Slideshow
The History of Columbus Day
Columbus Day Activities
Where Was Columbus?
More Columbus Day Teacher Resources

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February Calendar of Events
The month of February is full of holidays and events that you can incorporate into your standard curriculum. Our Educators' Calendar outlines activities for each one, including School Counseling Week (2/6-10), Valentine's Day (2/14), Susan B. Anthony Day (2/15), Presidents' Day (2/20), Mardi Gras (2/21), Eating Disorders Awareness Week (2/26-3/3). Plus, celebrate Black History Month and Library Lovers' Month all February long!

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