1. Explorers Introduction: One morning you woke up and found out all textbooks on the European Explorers were wiped out! Your school has asked all fifth-grade students to help fill in the pages in order to create new textbooks. To do so you must conduct your own investigation using computer- based research.

2. Task: Each student is to work independently on their research. Using the internet, research information on your explorer. Using the internet, research information on your explorer. Record the answers of each question on your explorer in your social studies notebook. Record the answers of each question on your explorer in your social studies notebook. After you have finished your research, you will make a giant-sized text book page to create a new text book on the explorers. After you have finished your research, you will make a giant-sized text book page to create a new text book on the explorers.

3. Process: Each student will have one explorer to research. Each student will have one explorer to research. Using the list below, choose only one explorer. Using the list below, choose only one explorer. Below the name of each, are web links to assist you in your research. Below the name of each, are web links to assist you in your research. Using the information, answer the questions pertaining to your explorer. Using the information, answer the questions pertaining to your explorer. Be sure to answer each question in complete sentences. Be sure to answer each question in complete sentences. Again, Good Luck! Again, Good Luck!

4. Explorers Choose one of the following explorers : Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus Jacques Cartier Jacques Cartier John Cabot John Cabot Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama Henry Hudson Henry Hudson Juan Ponce de Leon Juan Ponce de Leon Hernando de Soto Hernando de Soto Alvaro Nunez Cabeza de Vaca Alvaro Nunez Cabeza de Vaca Giovanni da Verrazano Giovanni da Verrazano Ferdinand Magellan Ferdinand Magellan Francisco Vazquez de Coronado Francisco Vazquez de Coronado

5. Christopher Columbus http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/columbus.shtml http://www.italian-american.com/columbus.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/columbus.shtml http://www.italian-american.com/columbus.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/columbus.shtml http://www.italian-american.com/columbus.htm Where and when was Christopher Columbus born? Where and when was Christopher Columbus born? What country did he sail for? What country did he sail for? For how many years did he try to get support from this country? For how many years did he try to get support from this country? What were the three ships his used and who captained them? What were the three ships his used and who captained them? On what date and from where did Christopher Columbus set sail? On what date and from where did Christopher Columbus set sail? What was the name of the Caribbean island off southeastern North America that he landed on called? What did he rename it? What was the name of the Caribbean island off southeastern North America that he landed on called? What did he rename it?

6. Jacques Cartier http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/indexc.shtml http://www.win.tue.nl/cs/fm/engels/discovery/cartier.html http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/indexc.shtml http://www.win.tue.nl/cs/fm/engels/discovery/cartier.html http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/indexc.shtml http://www.win.tue.nl/cs/fm/engels/discovery/cartier.html When and where was Jacques Cartier born? When and where was Jacques Cartier born? What country did he sail for? What country did he sail for? What was Cartier looking for? What was Cartier looking for? How long did it take Cartier to cross the Atlantic Ocean? How long did it take Cartier to cross the Atlantic Ocean? Why did he abandon settlement in Quebec and in what year? Why did he abandon settlement in Quebec and in what year? What does Canada or “Kanata” mean? What does Canada or “Kanata” mean? Where and when did Cartier die? Where and when did Cartier die?

7. John Cabot http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/cabot.shtml http://library.thinkquest.org/C004237/english/nond/cabot.html http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/cabot.shtml http://library.thinkquest.org/C004237/english/nond/cabot.html http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/cabot.shtml http://library.thinkquest.org/C004237/english/nond/cabot.html When and where was John Cabot born? When and where was John Cabot born? What was his given name? What was his given name? What two kings refused to support Cabot’s voyage? What two kings refused to support Cabot’s voyage? What king finally decided to support Cabot’s voyage? What king finally decided to support Cabot’s voyage? Where did he sail to in 1497 and on what was the name of the ship? Where did he sail to in 1497 and on what was the name of the ship? Cabot did not find the riches he expected, what did he find and what is this area now called? Cabot did not find the riches he expected, what did he find and what is this area now called? When and where did he die? When and where did he die?

8. Vasco da Gama http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/dagama.shtml http://www.thenagain.info/WebChron/WestEurope/DaGama.html http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/dagama.shtml http://www.thenagain.info/WebChron/WestEurope/DaGama.html http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/dagama.shtml http://www.thenagain.info/WebChron/WestEurope/DaGama.html When and where was da Gama born? When and where was da Gama born? What mission was da Gama given by the Portuguese? What mission was da Gama given by the Portuguese? When did da Gama set sail and from where? When did da Gama set sail and from where? How did da Gama reach India? How did da Gama reach India? Where in India did he land and when? Where in India did he land and when? Why did da Gama finally leave India? Why did da Gama finally leave India? When and where did da Gama die? What happened to his remains (body)? When and where did da Gama die? What happened to his remains (body)?

9. Francisco Vazquez de Coronado http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/coronado.shtml http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/coronado.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/coronado.shtml http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/coronado.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/coronado.shtml http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/coronado.htm When and where was Coronado born? When and where was Coronado born? He was the first European to explore what? He was the first European to explore what? What city did he arrive at in July 1540? What city did he arrive at in July 1540? What was Coronado in search of? What was Coronado in search of? What areas did he travel? What areas did he travel? In what is now Kansas, what city was Coronado in search of? Why? In what is now Kansas, what city was Coronado in search of? Why? His expedition was named a failure by whom? His expedition was named a failure by whom? In 1544, where did he live and what was his position there? In 1544, where did he live and what was his position there?

10. Henry Hudson http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/h/hudson.shtml http://www.hudsonriver.com/halfmoonpress/stories/hudson.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/h/hudson.shtml http://www.hudsonriver.com/halfmoonpress/stories/hudson.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/h/hudson.shtml http://www.hudsonriver.com/halfmoonpress/stories/hudson.htm Where and when was Hudson born? Where and when was Hudson born? What are some things named after him? What are some things named after him? When did the Dutch East India Company (D.E.I.C) hire Hudson and for what purpose? When did the Dutch East India Company (D.E.I.C) hire Hudson and for what purpose? What was the name of Hudson’s ship? What was the name of Hudson’s ship? What happened to the Half Moon? What happened to the Half Moon? Where did he sail on September 3, 1609? Where did he sail on September 3, 1609? What happened to Hudson and his family in 1611? What happened to Hudson and his family in 1611?

11. Juan Ponce de Leon http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/deleon.shtml http://library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/ponce_de_leon.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/deleon.shtml http://library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/ponce_de_leon.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/deleon.shtml http://library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/ponce_de_leon.htm When and where was de Leon born? When and where was de Leon born? He was the first European explorer to do what? He was the first European explorer to do what? What was Ponce de Leon searching for on his voyage? What was Ponce de Leon searching for on his voyage? Where was the Fountain of Youth said to be? Where was the Fountain of Youth said to be? What did he name the “island” he thought he landed on? What does the name mean? What did he name the “island” he thought he landed on? What does the name mean? In 1493, de Leon sailed with Christopher Columbus’ second expedition the Americas. Instead of returning to Spain, where did de Leon stay? In 1493, de Leon sailed with Christopher Columbus’ second expedition the Americas. Instead of returning to Spain, where did de Leon stay? What happened to de Leon in 1511? What happened to de Leon in 1511? Where and when did de Leon die? Where and when did de Leon die?

12. Hernando de Soto http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/desoto.shtml http://library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/de_soto.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/desoto.shtml http://library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/de_soto.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/desoto.shtml http://library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/de_soto.htm When and where was de Soto born? When and where was de Soto born? Who did he sail for? Who did he sail for? How did he hear about the North American Continent? How did he hear about the North American Continent? Where did de Soto land in November 1532 and what happened? Where did de Soto land in November 1532 and what happened? In April 1537, the king appointed de Soto what? In April 1537, the king appointed de Soto what? What were some of the rights he was granted? What were some of the rights he was granted? Where and when did de Soto die? Where was he buried? Where and when did de Soto die? Where was he buried?

13. Alvaro Nunez Cabeza de Vaca http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/devaca.shtml http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/cabezadevaca.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/devaca.shtml http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/cabezadevaca.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/devaca.shtml http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/cabezadevaca.htm When and where was Cabeza de Vaca born? When and where was Cabeza de Vaca born? What country did he sail for? What country did he sail for? After being pushed out of Florida by the Natives, where did Cabeza de Vaca and his men land? After being pushed out of Florida by the Natives, where did Cabeza de Vaca and his men land? Cabeza de Vaca and his men were the first Europeans to see what kind of animal? Cabeza de Vaca and his men were the first Europeans to see what kind of animal? Where did they see it? Where did they see it? What did Cabeza de Vaca publish in 1537? What did Cabeza de Vaca publish in 1537? Towards the end of his life, what happened to Cabeza de Vaca? Towards the end of his life, what happened to Cabeza de Vaca?

14. Giovanni de Verrazano http://www.italianhistorical.org/verrazzano.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/indexv.shtml http://www.italianhistorical.org/verrazzano.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/indexv.shtml http://www.italianhistorical.org/verrazzano.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/indexv.shtml When and where was Verrazano born? When and where was Verrazano born? What country did he sail for? What country did he sail for? Who accompanied Giovanni during his expeditions and what did he do? Who accompanied Giovanni during his expeditions and what did he do? When did Verrazano set sail to discover the westward passage to Asia? When did Verrazano set sail to discover the westward passage to Asia? What was the name of the ship he sailed on and what is the meaning of the name? What was the name of the ship he sailed on and what is the meaning of the name? What were some of his discoveries? What were some of his discoveries? When and how did Verrazano die? When and how did Verrazano die?

15. Ferdinand Magellan http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/m/magellan.shtml http://library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/magellan.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/m/magellan.shtml http://library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/magellan.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/m/magellan.shtml http://library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/magellan.htm When and where was Magellan born? When and where was Magellan born? What body of water did he name? What does it mean? What body of water did he name? What does it mean? What were the names of the ships he sailed with? What were the names of the ships he sailed with? What was he looking for? What was he looking for? What did Magellan find and name after himself? What did Magellan find and name after himself? Did he ever make if the spice islands? What happened to him? Did he ever make if the spice islands? What happened to him? At the end of the expedition, how many ships made it back to Spain? At the end of the expedition, how many ships made it back to Spain? How many of the crew members returned How many of the crew members returned

16. Evaluation You will be graded on the webquest using the following rubric: You will be graded on the webquest using the following rubric: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?sc reen=PrintRubric&rubric_id=1679990&no_ return=1& http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?sc reen=PrintRubric&rubric_id=1679990&no_ return=1& http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?sc reen=PrintRubric&rubric_id=1679990&no_ return=1& http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?sc reen=PrintRubric&rubric_id=1679990&no_ return=1&

17. Conclusion The goal of this webquest was to help students gain a better understanding of different European explorers and their expeditions; their accomplishments. The goal of this webquest was to help students gain a better understanding of different European explorers and their expeditions; their accomplishments.

18. Teacher Page This webquest was designed to be used in a 5 th grade Social Studies class. The focus of this webquest is on European Explorers and their voyages: To the Indies and The Northwest Passage.

19. Teachers Page NJCCCS: Social Studies Standard 6.4 All students will demonstrate knowledge of United States and New Jersey history in to order to understand life and events in the past and how they relate to the present and future. C.Many Worlds Meet 1.Discuss factors that stimulated European overseas exploration between the 15 th and 17 th centuries and the impact of that exploration on the modern world. 2. Trace the major land and water routes of the explorers.

20. Teacher Page Continued NJCCCS: Language Arts STANDARD 3.1 (READING) ALL STUDENTS WILL UNDERSTAND AND APPLY THE KNOWLEDGE OF SOUNDS, LETTERS, AND WORDS IN WRITEN ENGLISH TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND FLUENT READERS AND WILL READ A VARIETY OF MATERIALS AND TEXTS WITH FLUENCY AND COMPREHENSION. A. Concepts About Print/Text 1. Use a text index and glossary appropriately. 2. Survey and explain text features that contribute to comprehension (e.g., headings, introductory and concluding paragraph E. Reading Strategies (before, during, and after reading) 1. Activate prior knowledge and anticipate what will be read or heard. 2. Vary reading strategies according to their purpose for reading and the nature of the text. 3. Reread to make sense of difficult paragraphs or sections of text.

21. Teacher Page Continued H. Inquiry and Research 1. Summarize and organize information by taking notes, outlining ideas, and/or making charts STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. C. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting 1. Use Standard English conventions in all writing, such as sentence structure, grammar and usage, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and handwriting. 2. Use increasingly complex sentence structure and syntax to express ideas. 3. Use knowledge of English grammar and usage to express ideas effectively. 4. Use correct capitalization and punctuation, including commas and colons, throughout writing.

22. Teacher Page Continued D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of forms) 1. Write for different purposes (e.g., to express ideas, inform, entertain, respond to literature, persuade, question, reflect, clarify, share) and a variety of audiences (e.g., self, peers, community). 2. Gather, select, and organize information appropriate to a topic, task, and audience. Technological Literacy STANDARD 8.1 (Computer and information literacy ) All students will use computer applications to gather and organize information and to solve problems. B. Application of Productivity Tools Information Access and Research 6. Choose appropriate tools and information resources to support research and solve real world problems, including but not limited to: – –On-line resources and databases – –Search engines and subject directories