Learn About Christopher Columbus
Sailing, sailing, over the ocean blue,
Chris Columbus sailed the sea in 1492.
He found America, brave and wild and free;
The land that now belongs to you and you and you
and me!
Task: Using the Columbus web sites listed below, answer the questions.
Process: You will work with your group. You will each have a job:
Reporter 1 - reports information
Reporter 2 - reports information
Scribe - writer
Operator - mouse operator
Resources:
Answer the questions about Columbus' Life.
Answer the questions on Columbus' Voyages.
Answer the questions on Interesting Facts.
Answer the questions on the voyages of Columbus.
Answer the questions on Games:
Crossword - Game 2
After reporting, go to Christopher
Columbus and take the multiple choice quiz!
Conclusion (Optional): As a class, gather around the computer. Provide
each student with a copy of the groups' answers. Review the sites by having
students take turns reading the questions and answers.
Evaluation:
As a group, choose four favorite questions. Illustrate a presentation of
the answer. You can use either KidPix or a piece of paper. Using the picture
and information, the reporters present to the class.
