1. European Explorers: Prince Henry the Navigator Bartholomew Dias Vasco da Gama Sept 4-5, 2013 Objective: Students will examine the motivation behind European exploration and the importance of navigational tools through various texts and written response.

3. Warm-Up ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES. “World Cultures and Geography” Read “Dateline” p. 101. Read “Leaders in Exploration”, pp. 102-103. 1.Which explorer reached Asia? 2.What continent was most explored by the Portuguese? 3.Why did Prince Henry send explorers down the coast of Africa?

4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sylVy_AvmJA&feature=related “Portuguese Exploration”, youtube, 4:04. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9auKh70AgvI&feature=related “What’s My Line”, Nov. 16, 1958, youtube, 2:15.

6. What is a navigator? Someone who steers and sails ships using navigational tools. What are examples of navigational tools? http://www.cccoe.net/lifeatsea/student/navtools.htm

7. Map coordinates longitude and latitude

8. A18-19 Scavenger Hunt 1. What African country is located at 12° W, 8° N? 2. What physical feature is located at 10° E, 40° N? 3 What are the coordinates for Mozambique? 4. What capital city is located at 4° W, 40° N? 5. Name the physical feature located at 18° E, 35°S. (see A18) 6. The Canary Islands are located at what coordinates? 7. List any coordinates for the Indian Ocean.

9. Out the Door “Why did the Portuguese become leaders of European exploration?” Refer to p. 101. Use RACE to answer. (Think about the location of Portugal, early Portuguese voyages, and Prince Henry’s School of Navigation.)