Explorer's Project
As part of the Social Studies program this year, your child will research in depth and present his/her findings to Emperor Breitstein as explained in this web quest. Some class time will be given to complete it, but additional time at home will also be necessary for it to be completed on time.
The following website is the basis of the project: http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/newworld/ THE TASK You must complete the journey and return with evidence of your findings in the new land. Create an "Explorer's Notebook" for your journey. It should include: 1. Cover with name (one inch letters) and picture of you, the explorer and the crew roster. 2. A public announcement alerting people to the voyage. 3. A map tracing the voyage from the sponsoring country to the New World and back. Show your explorations on a detailed map. 4. Information about you, the captain. Explain your experience, early life, and why you are exploring. (What are you looking for?) 5. Daily log detailing weather conditions. 6. Daily journal listing daily navigational location....longitude and latitude. 7. Flag of Monarchy to plant on all land claimed. 8. Drawing detailing the ship with all masts and sails. Show where all cargo is stowed. Label the cargo. 9. Specific information about the area(s) explored. This should include items such as plants, land, animals, minerals, agriculture, and people you met on your journey. Include sketches and bring back samples of anything you can. 10. A letter to the monarch (King or Queen) sharing what you found and persuading him or her to either continue or abandon similar explorations in the future. THE PROCESS There are 4 main parts to this project: Step 1: Gaining background knowledge Step 2: Collecting information Step 3: Writing and assembling the Explorer's Notebook Step 4: Presenting your findings and evidence to the King and Queen Each individual, pair, or group will choose a different explorer about whom to research and create an Explorer's Notebook. If done in groups, assign each member of the team a role. Useful roles would be: 1. Explorer Task 4 - early life Task 10 - letter Task 2 - announcement 2. Navigator Task 3 - map Task 8 - ship Task 6 - journal 3. Scientist Task 9 - samples and drawings Task 5 - weather log Task 7 - flag All Task 1 - cover An Adventure to the New World - Explorer Web quest http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/newworld/ Explorers Here's a teacher page from a school up in Oregon with quite a few links to use with your explorer project. Have your parent help you sort through them. http://www.chenowith.k12.or.us/tech/subject/social/explore.html#columbus Explorer Information The enchantedlearning.com web site is a good resource to start with. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/ |
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