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=Grade 5/6 Social Studies= pathfinder created by Marcia Bernard



=**Explorers**=

Grade 5 History and Social Studies
15th and 16th century European explorations around the world, in the western hemisphere, and in North America in particular. 5.3 Explain why trade routes to Asia had been closed in the 15th century and trace the voyages of at least four of the explorers listed below. Describe what each explorer sought when he began his journey, what he found, and how his discoveries changed the image of the world, especially the maps used by explorers. (H, G, E)

A. Vasco Nuñez de Balboa B. John and Sebastian Cabot C. Jacques Cartier D. Samuel de Champlain E. Christopher Columbus F. Henry Hudson G. Ferdinand Magellan H. Juan Ponce de Leon I. Amerigo Vespucci

Books
Check the history section. Look in the 910s, 970s and Biographies (B) for information on explorers. Remember, biographies are arranged by the __subject's__ last name, not the author's. We have many biographies on individual explorers. Here are some great books to get you started! World Book Encyclopedia 910.9 GAN //Atlas of Exploration// by Anita Ganeri 910.9 KON //Historical Atlas of Exploration// by Angus Konstam 910.9 MAT //Eyewitness Books Explorer// by Rupert Matthews 911.2 MAS //The Children's Atlas of Exploration// by Anthony Mason 917.04 MAE //The Discovery of the Americas// by Betsy and Guilio Maestro

Databases
From the Library page, check out:
 * Info Trac Junior
 * Kid Info Bits
 * Biography resource Center

**Videos** Columbus streaming video from the [|History Channel] Search their site, they have lots of interesting articles and videos



Websites
[|Why Explorers explored the world] This webquest explores the reasons why the explorers set out on their journeys

Explorer Biographies
[|Zoom explorers from Enchanted Learning] A quick list of explorers with good, basic biographies. Search alphabetically or by time period [|European Explorers] European explorers organized by the country for which they explored, you'll find lots of information here [|Biographies of notable explorers] Concise biographies from //The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia//with easy links to learn more [|An indexed listing of Explorers from A-Z] This site offers several quality links for each explorer. You'll find primary documents and other worthwhile references

Exploration
[|Extensive hotlist of explorers] Voyages, trails, maps, loads of information [|The Mariner's Museum] ---Exploration through the ages Information on the explorers, their ships and voyages and navigation tools. Don't miss the interactive timeline outlining their routes! [|American Journeys] : Eyewitness accounts of Early American Exploration and Settlement. Primary source documents and images [|An Adventure to the New World] "Create an Explorer's Log" webquest

Two brief descriptions to help you understand The Silk Road: [|Linking Europe and Asia through trade] [|The Silk Road]



Maps
[|Routes of the Explorers] Maps detail the journeys of the explorers [|The New World] Rare map collections. Be sure to check out Charta Cosmographia [|The world today] Compare the maps from the 16th century with a modern map

Ships
[|Parts of a Spanish Ship] Spanish ships, their parts, wrecks and treasures [|Columbus's Sailing Ships] Learn more about The Nina, The Pinta and the Santa Maria [|Ships of Discovery] Learn about Columbus's lost ships and the shipwrecks

For Fun!
[|The Discovery of the Americas] A Play About Early Explorers

Learn an Explorer's Skill [|Learn how to tie a Mariner's Knot] [|How to use a Compass]

Test your knowledge of the explorers of North America [|Games]

=**Reminder: This pathfinder is designed to provide a framework to research the subject area. The Library has many more resources on the topic than listed on this page! Just ask your Librarian :>)**=