The Teacher's CornerPuzzles and Activities
Name__________________
1.Class will be divided into groups of 3-4. Have each group choose or draw the name of an explorer. Using the internet and other resources choose 10-15 facts the class would be interested in hearing about your explorer. Create a booklet to present to the class...........................................20 pts
2. Prepare your own skit about an explorer to present to the class. Topics could be funding, voyage, the discovery, the return, others are welcome...................................20 pts
3. Study the diagram of a Spanish Mission..(bk 147)
a) What difference do you notice in the style of the the buildings and roofs?
b) How does the water get from the river to the mission?
c)Where is the safest place to live in the mission? Why?
d) Note the names of the different buildings and places tell what they mean and the purpose they serve.
1)tannery 2)aqueduct 3)orchard 4)patio 5) Indian village 6)wash trough 7)other .....3 each
4. What was so important about the northwest passage for both France and Spain? What would either country gain if they found the passage? How would it change their country? ................................................................10 pts
5. Read and research what the Indians and traders exchanged with each other. What did each gain from the trading.. ? Did they lose anything by trading with each other? ................................................................ 10 pts
