Age of Exploration
Explorer Project-M
Pick the Explorer that YOU would follow
The Age of Exploration took place from the 15th Century through the 17th Centuries. Because of the Renaissance, Europeans were inspired to explore and discover the unknown world, and they did this largely by sea. Many earth shattering discoveries were made by men who risked their very lives to achieve what many said to be impossible. Which one inspires you? Which one would you follow on an adventure that could bring fame and fortune or heartbreak and misery?
WHAT IS REQUIRED?
- Name of Explorer
- What nation did the Explorer sail for? Who financed his voyages?
- What were the circumstances of his death? (Explain what happened)
- Why is the Explorer historically significant? Explain his voyages and what he was able to achieve. Include specific details, and other information about his achievements to show his understanding.
- There are no less than three pictures included on your flyer about your explorer or with an age of Exploration theme.
- There are no less than two links that you have included in your flyer that links to three separate websites or webpages that are about your explorer. Each link should have a brief explanation about what the reader will find.
- There is at least one video on your flyer from YouTube about your explorer.
- There is a 1-2 paragraph essay written and linked to your flyer about your explorer that answers the EQ.
Jacque Cartier
French Explorer
John Cabot
English Explorer
Hernando de Soto
Spanish Explorer
Why would they risk their lives?
This guy has a game named after him!
Everybody's seemingly favorite game to play when you are young and trying to have fun in a swimming pool with a group of friends. MARCO! POLO!
Henry Hudson
Dude, what the heck happened to this guy?
Email: frozen@hotmail.com
Website: www.comerescueme.com
Location: Somewhere in North America
Phone: 1-800-456-4567
Facebook: facebook.com/henryhudson
Twitter: @coldandlonely
Dora is the BEST explorer!
Dora the Explorer Movie Trailer (with Ariel Winter)
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
Which explorer would have influenced you to want to immigrate from Europe to the area they explored? Use evidence about the explorer to support your reasoning.