1. Vocabulary book: write out vocabulary words from your study.
2. Flat or Round: Why did people decide that the world was round and not flat as originally thought? 3. Facts about Christopher Columbus: Write down important facts about Christopher Columbus including when and where he was born. 4. All in the Family: In what different trades (jobs) did Christopher Columbus’s family participate? 5. Financing the Voyage: Write out the sequence of events leading up to the financing of Columbus’s voyage. (Hint: The first person he went to for financing turned him down.) 6. The First Voyage: Write a brief essay about what took place during the first voyage. 7. Riches Untold?: What did Columbus find when he got to the New World? 8. In 1492: Copy the poem. 9. The Second Voyage: Give a brief overview of what took place during the second voyage. 10. Timeline: Record the important events in Columbus’s life. Activities:
Create a map of Columbus’s Voyage(s)
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Notebook Pages:
1. Vocabulary page: write down vocabulary terms and definitions
2. Flat or Round? Talk about the two different theories about the earth. Why did they start to believe that the earth was round? 3. Facts about Christopher Columbus: Write a short essay about Christopher Columbus making sure to include key points about his life.
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4. All in the Family: Talk about the different jobs of Columbus and his family members. 5. Financing the First Voyage: Write about how Columbus ending up being able to finance the first voyage. 6. The First Voyage: Write a brief essay about the journey and trials of the first voyage. 7. Riches Untold?: What did Columbus find when he arrived in the New World? 8. In 1492: Copy the poem. 9. Timeline: Create a timeline of Columbus’s life and key events during that time period.