Time to dig deeper. Choose a single explorer to research, focusing on the impact of connection on two of the world zones. Register to explore the whole course here: https://school.bighistoryproject.com/bhplive?WT.mc_id=Slideshare12202017

1. TEACHER MATERIALS
EXPLORERS MINI PROJECT
Purpose
​This activity brings the entire lesson together as students are required to research an explorer who was responsible for connecting two world zones. They must
also answer a series of questions in order to learn about the explorer’s motivation, purpose, accomplishments, and contribution to collective learning. A key piece of
this activity is for students to research how we know about the explorer’s journey, which allows them to examine the evidence these explorers left behind.
Process
Divide the class into small groups of three to four students. Each group will choose one explorer from the webpage provided below. Their chosen explorer must
have somehow connected two world zones. Make sure each group chooses a different explorer to research so that you don’t have six reports on Columbus.
http://ageofex.marinersmuseum.org/index.php?page=explorers
As students research, they should be taking notes to answer the questions listed on the next page of this worksheet.
Students will then compile their research along with images such as portraits and maps to present to the class. You can choose to have students create a
multimedia presentation if you have regular access to technology or they can create a more traditional poster board presentation. Some groups might even have fun
creating a song/rap or a short play.
BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 8.1 ACTIVITY

2. STUDENT MATERIALS
EXPLORERS MINI PROJECT
Purpose
​This activity brings the entire lesson together as you’re going to research an explorer who was responsible for connecting two world zones. You must also answer
a series of questions in order to learn about their motivation, purpose, accomplishments, and contribution to collective learning. A key piece of this activity is to
research how we know about the explorer’s journey, which will allow you to examine the evidence they left behind.
Process
Your teacher will divide the class into small groups. Each group will choose one explorer from the webpage provided below. Your chosen explorer must have
somehow connected two world zones. Your teacher will ensure that each group chooses a different explorer to research so that your class doesn’t have six reports
on Columbus!
http://ageofex.marinersmuseum.org/index.php?page=explorers
As you conduct your research, take notes to answer the questions listed on the next page of this worksheet.
Your group will then compile your research along with images such as portraits and maps to present to the class. If you have regular access to technology then you
can choose to create a multimedia presentation. You could also create a more traditional poster board presentation or your group might have fun creating a song/
rap or a short play.
BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 8.1 ACTIVITY

3. Name: Date:
STUDENT MATERIALS
EXPLORERS MINI PROJECT
Directions: As you conduct your research, take notes to answer the questions listed on this worksheet.
1. What world zones did the explorer connect?
2. What was the motivation for their exploration? Was it for political, economic, religious, scientific, or technological reasons?
3. Who commissioned them to explore? Or were they self-funded?
4. What did they discover? Land, people, goods, ideas, or a combination of these?
5. What years were they active as explorers?
6. What specific regions of the world did they explore?
7. How did they contribute to collective learning? Focus on things such as ideas, goods, technology, religion, and politics.
8. What specific evidence exists to prove their journeys actually took place?
BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 8.1 ACTIVITY