The Early Explorers
Designer: Ellen Doyle
This lesson will teach students the importance of the early explorers. Students will learn the discoveries made, and the significance of these discoveries. They will learn the sequence of events -- explorers -- growth of knowledge -- that allowed for further exploration. The process the students follow in the lesson will also strengthen student research skills.
Target Population
- 5th grade students
Teaching Standards
- The following PA history standards are addressed in this lesson:
- 8.1.6 - understanding chronological thinking and distinguish between past, present and future times
- 8.4.6, part A - Conclusions (e.g., simulations, group projects, skits and plays) Identify and explain how individuals and groups made significant political and cultural contributions to world history
- 8.4.6, part B - Identify and explain how community and change has affected belief systems, commerce and industry, innovations, settlement patterns, social organizations, transportation and women's roles in world history
Teaching & Learning Theory
- This lesson is primarily Constructivist in nature. THe students are given a problem, and the resources to solve the problem. Consistent with the theory, the students also work in groups to find the answer they need. It is envisioned that the teacher serves to help guide the students through the work, but the teacher has also, already, created the environment/resources for the student to work with.
Products
- Teaching Tool (html file)
Multimedia Design Tools
- Microsoft clip art
- MS Word
- Internet