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- Image Cards: European Exploration of North America (.pdf)
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Third graders listen to read-alouds and participate in extension activities about European Explorers—Christopher Columbus, Juan Ponce de León, Hernando de Soto, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, John Cabot, Henry Hudson, and Samuel de Champlain. Pupils journal in an expedition log or interview an explorer.
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Instructional Ideas
- Gather books about other explorers for early finishers to browse
- Print and display images for a themed-focus wall alongside finished Expedition Logs and interviews
Classroom Considerations
- The ninth unit in an 11-part series by Core Knowledge
- Check the "At a Glance" section for each lesson's materials
Pros
- The interdisciplinary approach combines ELA and social studies
- The three-week plan includes time for assessments and remediation
Cons
- None