Explorer Reports 5 th grade Berkshire Elementary

Explorer Biography Board

Project Specifics There are 2 sections to this report which will be put all together on a poster board (no science boards or construction paper!!!)‏ 1.Written Section – worth 62 points 2.Drawings & Bibliography – worth 38 points

Written Sections The following sections are worth 62 points. Pay close attention to detail and answer all questions completely. All sections must have a header to identify it.

Introduction – 1 paragraph 1.What is an explorer? This is just the definition in your own words. 2.Why are they important? Your opinion based on what you've read. 3.Why should we learn about them? Your opinion 4.What can we learn from them? Based on what you've read 5.Who is your explorer? Tell me who your explorer is

Personal History – 2 paragraphs You must provide at least 5 answers: What country did he live in? Date of birth Date of death Parents Siblings Was he married? Did he have children? Did he have any other jobs/professions? Other interesting facts

Exploration – 2 paragraphs 1. Name of country or place that was discovered 2.What route did he take? List major oceans/land/countries crossed or passed through 3.Who did he meet there? 4.What did he find there? People/resources/new land 5.What problems were encountered? Illness/hostile encounter

Importance of Exploration – 1 paragraph 1.What made this explorer become famous? 2.What will he be remembered for? 3.Did the discovery change the life of the explorer? How? 4.Is this discovery important to us today? Why?

Drawings & Bibliography The following sections are worth 38 points. Read all directions carefully and take your time. Neatness counts!!

Drawing of explorer Must be hand drawn. NO COLOR You may trace a picture from the internet.

Aged Map Directions for Aging: Draw map Crumble paper Flatten out Place in pan of tea Teal will stain paper Take out and allow to dry Map MUST include and be clearly marked: Starting point Stopping points Final destination Oceans Countries Red line showing route Compass rose Key Must be drawn in black ink

Example of Aged Map

Additional Picture These can be of: Explorer’s ship Country flag Exploration paintings Queen or King that sent him on his mission

Bibliography You MUST have at least 3 sources Must be filled out neatly and glued to the back of your poster board.

Example

Explorers Francisco Vasquez de Coronado Hernando Cortes Vasco Nunez de Balboa Francisco Pizarro Hernando de Soto Juan Ponce de Leon Ferdinand Magellan Henry Hudson Samuel de Champlain Jaques Cartier Amerigo Vespucci Marco Polo Vasco da Gama

Due Dates Introduction- September 17 th Personal History- September 24 th Exploration- October 1 nd Importance of Exploration October 8 th ** Entire project due October 15 th **