You can view the instructions for your project and even use the template in PowerPoint to save you time.

1. Explorer Virtual Card Project InstructionsProject Due: Monday, March 1st in Printed Form Mrs. Vega Social Studies & Technology Project 1

3. Look in our class encyclopedia, check out a book during our library visit orvisit the Public Library.

4. Visit www.portaportal.com visitor password is vega12 Social Studies tab. Here you will find the information needed to complete each Explorer Virtual Card.

5. You can also go to www.google.com and type in your explorer’s name to find more information.Use the Virtual Card Template given to you by Mrs. Vega. You must create this in PowerPoint and follow the steps. Once you are done, and have checked for spelling, capitalization, grammar and neatness, print out 2 copies. Work quickly and with quality with your partner since you only have 2 computer lab sessions to work on this! This is a great way to boost your report card grade! 2

6. Sample Explorer Virtual Card Slide: 3

7. Explorer Virtual Card By ___________ and ___________ Insert Picture Here Full name of explorer in red font. Birth and death years. Full name of explorer (font Helvetica, 12pt, in red. The rest of the information in black font.) Sailed for: ____________ Years sailed:________ Areas explored:_________ Most important contribution:____________ 4