This homework is a research project. The information collected for this homework will be used in a group presentation the week of 28.1.13. The group presentation will include a group poster and information presentation.
A hard copy has been given in the red homework book. Do not stick it in the book. It is attached below in case it gets lost.
You have two weeks to complete the homework. This homework will need adult or older sibling assistance.
Below are some links that might be of assistance. If you find other helpful links please add them in the comments link below.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/christopher_columbus/
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Continents.shtml
www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/1300.shtml
http://library.thinkquest.org/4034/
www.solarnavigator.net/history/great_explorers.htm
www.nmm.ac.uk/collections/explore/index.cfm/category/chronometers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_Discovery
www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/1explbio.html
www.nyborg-gym.dk/uv/hk/1cuhistorie/navigation.htm
www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/art-nature-imaging/index.html
www.historyforkids.org/crafts/china/compass.htm - how to make a Chinese compass
A hard copy has been given in the red homework book. Do not stick it in the book. It is attached below in case it gets lost.
You have two weeks to complete the homework. This homework will need adult or older sibling assistance.
Below are some links that might be of assistance. If you find other helpful links please add them in the comments link below.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/christopher_columbus/
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Continents.shtml
www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/1300.shtml
http://library.thinkquest.org/4034/
www.solarnavigator.net/history/great_explorers.htm
www.nmm.ac.uk/collections/explore/index.cfm/category/chronometers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_Discovery
www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/1explbio.html
www.nyborg-gym.dk/uv/hk/1cuhistorie/navigation.htm
www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/art-nature-imaging/index.html
www.historyforkids.org/crafts/china/compass.htm - how to make a Chinese compass
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Explorers
Shackleton - Annabelle, Marco, Tess S, Katie, Shaun
Columbus - June, Leo, Kayla, Luke, Zoelle
Zheng He - Tess H, Stephanie, Sasha, Ya Wen, Kobe
Cook - Alex, Arabella, Sofia, Ashley, Amelia
Shackleton - Annabelle, Marco, Tess S, Katie, Shaun
Columbus - June, Leo, Kayla, Luke, Zoelle
Zheng He - Tess H, Stephanie, Sasha, Ya Wen, Kobe
Cook - Alex, Arabella, Sofia, Ashley, Amelia