Explorers
of Americas
A
Webquest
By
DDK and CMB
Introduction
You have been
selected to climb aboard to explore new lands. Pack your bags and get ready for
the great adventures!!!!
The
Task
Your job as a shipmate is to gather information about the explorers’ expedition. You and your partner will choose an explorer. Working together, you will find the answers to the questions below, to create a PowerPoint presentation for your homeland. Teamwork is very important for this project. You must include a picture of your explorer and a map of the route taken.
The Process
Visit the web
sites in the resource page and find the answers to the following
questions:
1. When and
where was your explorer born?
2. What year
did the explorer die?
3. What
country sponsored the explorer’s voyage?
4. How many
trips did your explorer make?
5. What was
the purpose of the voyage?
6. What land
or other discoveries did the explorer make?
7. What was the route traveled?
The Resources
[Teacher Sites][Student Sites]
