1. Presentation / Student Guide
A Guy Named
Columbus
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To Learning
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2. I just can’t wait to learn!!!
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I just can’t wait to learn!!!

3. Columbus wanted to prove that the world was not flat.
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Columbus wanted to prove that the world was not flat.

4. Columbus discovered North and South America.
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Columbus discovered North and South America.

5. Columbus was looking for a new trade route and riches like gold.
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Columbus was looking for a new trade route and riches like gold.

6. Columbus made one voyage across the Atlantic and back to Europe.
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Columbus made one voyage across the Atlantic and back to Europe.

7. Columbus was Italian but he sailed for Spain.
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Columbus was Italian but he sailed for Spain.

8. Anticipation Guide
Columbus got
along well
with the
American Indians
he encountered
when he
explored.

9. I’m pretty sure that’s what stamps cost in 1991, silly!
What Do You Already Know About Columbus?
One thing is certain, the United States of America seems to respect this man and his accomplishments.
Do you think our teacher remembers when stamps only cost 29¢?
I’m pretty sure that’s what stamps cost in 1991, silly!
Well he is widely credited with discovering America.
They put his name on a stamp?
Nah! That had to have been 50 years ago!

10. Reasons For European Exploration:
Quick Review
Reasons For European Exploration:
Small areas were joining together to form nations such as:
England
Portugal
Spain
France
Italy
These nations were led by kings and queens.

11. Reasons For European Exploration:
Quick Review
Reasons For European Exploration:
There were many improvements in science and technology that made exploration safer and easier.
Astrolabe
Better Maps
Better / Stronger Ships

12. Reasons For European Exploration: This land now belongs to England!
Quick Review
Reasons For European Exploration:
There was interest in gaining knowledge about new places.
This land now belongs to England!
And claiming it as their own…

13. Reasons For European Exploration:
Quick Review
Reasons For European Exploration:
Europeans wanted to do more trade with Asia.
They also wanted to find a quicker route to do that trading.
Cause food tastes better when it is properly seasoned!
Especially spices!

14. I wonder if all the explorers were this good looking!
Portuguese Explorers
led the way in finding a sea route around Africa.
Bartolomeu Dias sailed along the coast of Africa and around its southern tip in 1487.
I wonder if all the explorers were this good looking!
Vasco Da Gama sailed all the way to India between 1497 and 1499.

15. Portuguese Explorers
As Portugal used these new trade routes, it became wealthier and more powerful.

16. Who was that Italian Sailor?
As the Portuguese were trying to sail around Africa,
an Italian sailor presented another plan
to the King and Queen of Spain.
Who was that Italian Sailor?

17. A Guy Named
Columbus
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18. Columbus thought he could sail west and reach Asia faster.
He really thought he would reach India…
What does Columbus’ original plan tell us about
his view of the world?

19. Columbus believed that there were only 3 continents
Africa
Asia
Europe

20. Since Columbus thought the world was round,
he believed he could sail across the Atlantic to Asia.
This is totally messing with my mind, right now!
Didn’t Columbus think the world was flat?

21. Columbus received funding from Spain for his expedition.

23. Group Research Time!
Work with your group to research Christopher Columbus.
Complete the chart using information from your research.

24. What effect do you think the first voyage of Columbus had on other countries in Europe?

25. Kings and Queens considered sending ships across the
After Columbus,
many European
Kings and Queens considered sending ships across the
Atlantic to Asia.

26. England
In 1497, the King of England paid an Italian Sailor (Giovanni Caboto) to lead a voyage across the Atlantic.
Cabato sailed far north of Culumbus’ route and probably reached present-day Newfoundland.
He returned to England claiming he had found China.
He became a hero in England and was given an English name: JOHN CABOT

27. Data Chart
Columbus’ voyages resulted in more explorers visiting North & South America.
Once in this New World, the explorers claimed land as their own.
Do you think Columbus is responsible for this trend? Why or why not?
What might have happened if Columbus never sailed to America?

28. Describe the differences between the maps.
Map Of The World in 1507
Map Of The World in 1587
Describe the differences between the maps.

29. I just can’t wait to see what I learned!
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I just can’t wait to see what I learned!

30. Columbus wanted to prove that the world was not flat.
Anticipation Guide
Columbus wanted to prove that the world was not flat.

31. Columbus discovered North and South America.
Anticipation Guide
Columbus discovered North and South America.

32. Columbus was looking for a new trade route and riches like gold.
Anticipation Guide
Columbus was looking for a new trade route and riches like gold.

33. Columbus made one voyage across the Atlantic and back to Europe.
Anticipation Guide
Columbus made one voyage across the Atlantic and back to Europe.

34. Columbus was Italian but he sailed for Spain.
Anticipation Guide
Columbus was Italian but he sailed for Spain.

35. Anticipation Guide
Columbus got
along well
with the
American Indians
he encountered
when he
explored.