1. Explorers Project “Show what you know” with a project of your choice

2. Choices of Projects Available WebQuest Trading Cards Picture Book Create a Game Explorer Report

3. WebQuest Become a pirate on the open seas Spy on the explorers Research 3 explorers from the following: Columbus, Cortes, Pizarro, Magellan (select 2) and other explorer of your choice Report back to the King and Queen Create a death warrant for the most “Exceptional Explorer”

4. Trading Cards Research and create 3 trading cards for explorers Research 3 explorers from the following: Columbus, Cortes, Pizarro, Magellan (select 2) and other explorer of your choice Draw a picture of each explorer Draw a map of where each explorer explored

5. Picture Book Research explorers using the same information sheet as the trading card group … Research 3 explorers from the following: Columbus, Cortes, Pizarro, Magellan (select 2) and other explorer of your choice Write a story explaining the information and have a picture to go with each story (each picture should be a full page) Your story can be part make believe, but must answer the questions posed.

6. Create a Game Make a board game with information about 3 explorers Research 3 explorers from the following: Columbus, Cortes, Pizarro, Magellan (select 2) and other explorer of your choice In the game, factual information must be presented This should be a multi-player game

7. Explorer Report Research 3 explorers Research 3 explorers from the following: Columbus, Cortes, Pizarro, Magellan (select 2) and other explorer of your choice Write a report that details the required information for each explorer Graphics and pictures may be added

8. Information to be researched for each project choice Research explorers (including Columbus, Cortez, Magellan, Pizarro, select 2) Provide biographical information Where and when were they born? Whose flag did they sail under? When did they die? Provide maps, or explain, where they sailed and explored Explain what their life was like on their explorations Explain what happened when they arrived in the Americas (or elsewhere) Explain what each explorer is most famous for What did they discover? What important thing did they do? (bad and good) Explain how their explorations impact our society today

9. Requirements/Information You make work alone or in pairs You must write the kind of project you will be doing and turn it in to Mrs. Counihan If working in pairs, work must be done equally You will complete a self assessment at the end of the project I will provide you with enough information sheets to complete the research for the required 3 explorers Research must be done in class You may use textbooks, encyclopedias, library books, and the internet to complete your research Pictures require color Other information must be typed or written neatly in blue or black ink