The Life of Samuel de Champlain Scavenger Hunt 4 th Grade By Sara Christ

Directions  Click the link on each page to learn about Samuel de Champlain.  Follow along on your worksheet and write down your answers to the questions about Samuel de Champlain.  You will need to hand in your worksheet at the end of class.  If you finish early, try some of the activities at the end.  Have fun exploring!

Samuel de Champlain: A Mini Biography  Click here to read a brief overview of Samuel de Champlain’s life.here  In what country was Samuel de Champlain born?  Why did Champlain want to sail back to Quebec a second time?

All About Champlain  Click here to read more details about Samuel de Champlain’s life. Read the sections titled “Samuel de Champlain,” “Early Travels,” and “Founding of Quebec City.”here  What did Champlain do during his first trip to North America in 1603?  What does the word fortifying mean? Why do you think Champlain wanted to fortify Quebec?  What happened to the colonists during their first winter in Quebec?

Relations and War with Indians  On the same webpage (click here if you need the link again), read the section titled “Relations and War with Indians.” here  Which two Native American tribes did Champlain form alliances with during the summer of 1608?  Think about what you have already learned about other explorers and Native Americans. Why do you think Champlain wanted to form alliances with these Native American tribes?

Exploring North America  Click here to read about Champlain’s explorations.here  What body of water did Champlain discover and name after himself?  Why did Champlain and the French colonists first settle in Quebec?  Which nation attacked and took the fort at Quebec from the French in 1629?

Champlain’s Travel Routes  Click here to view an image showing Champlain’s travel routes.here  Which river did Champlain travel to get to Quebec?  List three other bodies of water than Champlain traveled or explored.  Critical Thinking: Champlain wanted to find a water route across North America. Why do you think a water route across the continent of North America would be helpful to fur traders?

Finished Early?  Check out these games and activities:  Explorers Word Search Explorers Word Search  Explorers Motivations and Obstacles Sort Explorers Motivations and Obstacles Sort  Interactive Explorers Interactive Explorers  Explorer Route Maps Explorer Route Maps  About Scurvy About Scurvy  Champlain LEGO Video Champlain LEGO Video