1. Do Now

2. Describe why magellan circled the earth and why explorers used the oceans

3. Why did early ocean explorers and navigators travel the world?
Early ocean explorers and navigators were seeking new lands, trade routes, spices, gold, goods……
The oceans were the best way to travel long distances a 150 years ago
GUESS THE AIM????
Why did early ocean explorers and navigators travel the world?

4. AIM: How can we describe the early ocean explorers and navigators?
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
1. Identify the early ocean explorers and navigators
2. Describe the accomplishments of these early explorers
3. Explain what motivated the early explorers to travel by sea
AIM: How can we describe the early ocean explorers and navigators?

5. Earliest history we have of trade routes were recorded by the Phoenicians. They were skilled sailors who lived in present day Syria.

6. The Phoenicians sailed all over the Mediterranean Sea

7. What might you put on this steak?

10. Problem with the Trade

12. Explorer/Navigator Country of Origin Area Explored Vikings
Bartholomeu Dias
Christopher Columbus
John Cabot
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Henry hudson
Giovannni da Verrazano
Ferdinand magellan
Jacques Cartier

13. 1.What were key motives for Europeans during the age of exploration
Exit Ticket
1.What were key motives for Europeans during the age of exploration

14. World Map