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  • LESSON PLANS

    Wonders of the World

    Students will go on an internet scavenger hunt of the Wonders of the World - natural, man-made, and ancient.

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    Social Studies and History
    Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage
    Musical Instruments
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    Instant Expert

    Become an instant expert on science and social studies topics featured in DK's award-winning reference series. Find…

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    Science
    Social Studies and History
    Jobs, Careers, and Occupations
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  • The First Man in Space

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    The First Man in Space

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to Yuri Alekseivich Gagarin, the first human ever to fly in space.

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    Science
    Space Exploration
    Astronauts and Space Flights
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Who Writes History? Rethinking Columbus Day

    In this lesson plan, students explore their ideas about history and who writes it. The often-repeated "fact" that…

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    Reading and Literature
    Nonfiction Literature
    Discovery and Exploration
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  • REFERENCE

    Eyewitness: Explorer

    Take a look at the often hazardous and perilous world of exploration from the lives and navigation techniques of the…

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    Reading and Literature
    Informational Texts
    Discovery and Exploration
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  • Explorers of North and South America

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    Explorers of North and South America

    Learn about discovery and exploration in North and South America with this social studies printable. Students will match…

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    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    Map
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  • Disaster in the Air: Challenger Space Shuttle

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    Disaster in the Air: Challenger Space Shuttle

    Distribute an article that examines the Challenger space shuttle tragedy of 1986.

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    Social Studies and History
    Science
    Astronauts and Space Flights
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  • Conquering Mount Everest

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    Conquering Mount Everest

    In 1953 explorers Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest, as described in this sheet. …

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    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    Twentieth Century
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  • Settling the West

    WORKSHEETS

    Settling the West

    Review concepts of westward expansion with this matching worksheet.

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    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    American History/U.S. History
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  • Europeans Explore a New Land

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    Europeans Explore a New Land

    The letters in the names of famous explorers are used to create words.

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    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    Explorers
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  • Peary, Henson, and the North Pole

    WORKSHEETS

    Peary, Henson, and the North Pole

    The race to the North Pole is detailed in this sheet.

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    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    Arctic and Polar Regions
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  • Underwater Archaeology

    WORKSHEETS

    Underwater Archaeology

    Your pupils will learn about the use of underwater technology to find artefacts at the bottom of the sea. They will fill…

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    Social Studies and History
    Archeology
    Discovery and Exploration
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  • Amelia Earhart's Solo Flight

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    Amelia Earhart's Solo Flight

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific. This…

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    Science
    Engineering
    Aviation & Flight
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  • REFERENCE

    Myths About Explorers

    An article dispelling myths about various explorers.

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    Library Resources
    Reading and Literature
    Explorers
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  • ACTIVITIES

    Tracking the Space Station

    Encourage your students to catch a glimpse of the space station in the night sky.

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    Science
    Space Exploration
    Astronauts and Space Flights
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    Columbus's Voyages

    A list of Christopher Columbus's voyages and the places he landed on each of them.

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    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    Explorers
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  • REFERENCE

    James Cook

    Read a biography of James Cook to learn more about this English explorer of the Pacific.

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    Social Studies and History
    World History
    Explorers
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  • Merchants and Miners

    LESSON PLANS

    Merchants and Miners

    The economics of the Gold Rush were based on an extreme case of supply and demand: merchants had control of the meager…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Economics
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  • Matthew Henson, Explorer

    WORKSHEETS

    Matthew Henson, Explorer

    A biography of Matthew Henson, an African-American explorer, with related activities.

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    Social Studies and History
    Explorers
    African Americans
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  • Blind Passage

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    Blind Passage

    The search for the maritime Northwest Passage was highly prized but never fulfilled during the "Age of Discovery."

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    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    American History/U.S. History
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  • Famous Explorers Quiz

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    Famous Explorers Quiz

    Pupils learn about important explorers and their discoveries by taking this printable geography quiz.

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    Social Studies and History
    Explorers
    Geography
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