Today’s Walking Classroom podcast focuses on the famous Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus. Columbus dreamed of finding a direct sea route from Europe to Asia. The King and Queen of Spain funded his voyage in 1492 in the hopes of acquiring riches and of spreading their religious views. He sailed west from Spain and ended up landing in the Americas where he named the native people Indians, thinking he had reached the Indies.
Character Value: Determination
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
RH.6-8.4
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Slide Deck:
Christopher Columbus Slide Deck
Shares biography of Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer and navigator.
Shows astronauts using their knowledge of Earth’s geography to spot and identify various cities around the world from outer space.
Discusses some important facts about Queen Isabella, including her contribution to the discovery of America.
Use primary sources to learn more about Columbus’ explorations and their consequences in activities from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Go on a tour of a replica of one of Columbus’ ships, the Niña.
Unscramble terms relating to Columbus and his voyages.
Create a map of Columbus’ voyage and build a model of one of his ships in this activity from Enchanted Learning.
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