Christoper Columbus

Chart Columbus' Voyages
Students learn map skills as well as the route of the explorer with this lesson plan from the Learning Network.

Christopher Columbus
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Christopher Columbus and the conquistadors
This unit will give students an understanding of how Columbus’ discovery of the New World led other explorers from Spain to the new world and that these explorers, motivated by the desire for gold, conquered the existing ancient civilizations. These expeditions consequently led to global transformations as the Americas were settled. Grade 1

Christopher's Crossing
Players must correctly answer questions about Christopher Columbus' first voyage. This allows them to spin the compass and roll the die as they move from Spain to the West Indies. The first player to land on San Salvador in the West Indies is the winner. Board game and questions included on webpage. Grades 3-5

Columbus Day
Columbus Day is the second Monday in October. Here's a collection of Columbus Day Fun from all over the web.

Columbus Day
Honor Christopher Columbus on the second Monday of October. Find ideas for crafts, games, and other activities.

Columbus Day
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Columbus Day
Educational activities related to Columbus Day. Discussion topics were originally designed with ESL/EFL students in mind, but are suitable for students of varying ages and ability levels. Crafts and songs are geared toward young children, while language activities were designed with older children in mind. Poetry, recommended books, and links pages include something for everyone.

Columbus Day
Commemorate the historic landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. Activities, crafts, games and cooking ideas to make the holiday special.

Columbus Day Activities
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Columbus Day Activities
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Columbus Day Crafts and Activities
These crafts projects are for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children. The crafts use materials found around the house, like egg cartons, cardboard, paper, boxes, string, crayons, paint, glue, etc. From EnchantedLearning.com.

Columbus Day from a Native American Perspective
Objectives include: Students will recognize how Columbus' discoveries effected the Native Americans; After reading Christopher Columbus, students will be able to write a story about Columbus' first step on American ground from the Native American point of view.

Columbus Day Holiday Recommended Reading -
Kids Books Teaching Christopher Columbus History

Columbus Day Theme
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Columbus' letter to the King and Queen of Spain
Transcript of a letter probably dated 1494. The text of this letter details suggestions for colonizing any islands, "both those already discovered and those that may be discovered hereafter."

Columbus' Voyage:
From Enchanted Learning; the student makes a map of Columbus' voyage and small replicas of his three ships. This project teaches geography and history.

Free Holiday Sampler Download
Free from Teacher Vision, this Holiday Sampler contains worksheets about: ·Christopher Columbus ·Election Day ·Halloween Pumpkin ·Hallowed Areas ·Happy Thanksgiving ·Which Ones Are Your Turkeys ·Make and Play the Dreidel Game and more!

Who Discovered America
Excellent resources for a college level study of Columbus. Anyone wishing a serious study of the history of Columbus and North America should start with the questions found here.

Who writes history?
"Students will explore why certain historical figures get credit for their accomplishments while others are forgotten. Students will think about historical accuracy."