GRADE 5 BLOG ASSIGNMENT 2/18/17
EXPLORERS OF THE NEW WORLD
Date assigned 2/18/17 DUE DATE 2/25/17 by NOON
Using the attached links, you will choose ONE explorer and read AND take notes about him. You will write a MINIMUM of 3 paragraph response essay. You must include the following information in your response:**NOTE THIS IS AN ESSAY RESPONSE, NOT A LIST!
Name of explorer, country he came from, county that sponsored his voyage, dates of voyages, what this explorer found/explored, how long the voyage took, describe the voyage and the results of the voyage. How was his voyage commemorated (was/is anything named after this explorer). When was explorer born, when did explorer die. How has this explorers findings changed our world. Exploration must have taken place between 1400-1600.