Christopher Columbus

Columbus Controversy  (O, T)
From History.com, an exploration of the real life and controversy of Christopher Columbus

The Truth About Columbus  (T)
The Oatmeal details the truth about Columbus (and why Bartolome Day might be a more appropriate federal holiday) in this graphic.

Columbus Day Activities  (Y,M)

Christopher Columbus and the conquistadors  (Y)
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. Grade 1

Columbus Day Activities  (Y)
DLTK's Crafts for Kids

Columbus Day Crafts and Activities  (Y)
Crafts projects for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children. The crafts use materials found around the house. From EnchantedLearning.com.

Christopher Columbus  (Y)
From surfnetkids.com

Columbus Day Holiday Recommended Reading -  (Y,M)
Kids' books that teach about Christopher Columbus.

Columbus Day  (Y,M)

Columbus Day  (Y,M)
From atozteacherstuff.com

Chart Columbus' Voyages  (Y,M,O,T)
Students learn map skills as well as the route of the explorer with this lesson plan from the Learning Network.

Columbus Day from a Native American Perspective  (Y,M)
Students learn how Columbus' discoveries effected the Native Americans. Students are asked to write a story about Columbus' first step on American ground from the Native American point of view.

Columbus' letter to the King and Queen of Spain  (M,O)
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:  (Y,M,O,T)
From Enchanted Learning. Students learn geography and history by mapping Columbus' voyage and building small replicas of his three ships.

Who Discovered America  (O)
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.