Teaching early explorers in the classroom can be a fun and engaging way to help your students learn about history. In this blog post, we will cover some of the basics of who the early explorers were, their contributions to history, and fun easy activities that teachers can do with their students to teach about early explorers.
Who Were The Early Explorers?
The early explorers were a group of people who sailed around the world looking for new lands to explore. Some of the most famous early explorers include Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Marco Polo. These explorers sailed to new lands and made important contributions to our understanding of the world we live in.
What Did The Early Explorers Do?
The early explorers made many important contributions to history. For example, Christopher Columbus helped prove that the earth was round. Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to sail around the world. Marco Polo was an explorer who traveled to China and wrote a book about his experiences there.
How Can I Teach My Students About The Early Explorers?
There are many fun and easy ways that you can teach your students about the early explorers in your classroom. Here are a few ideas:
- Have your students make their own mini-ships out of paper or cardboard and sail them around the room. As they sail, have them tell you what they would discover if they were real explorers.
- Create a class map of all of the places that the early explorers traveled to. As a class, discuss why these places were important and what the explorers did when they got there.
- Have students dress up as different early explorers and give short presentations on what they discovered during their voyages. This is a great way for students to share what they have learned with their classmates in a fun and interactive way!
- Teach reading and research skills while completing research reports on various Early Explorers. Your students can research their explorers and report on their learning. Check out this complete bundle of Early Explorer reports for ready-to-go explorer booklets.
For more ideas on teaching Early Explorers, check out this blog post!
Teaching early explorers in the classroom is a great way to help your students learn about history. By covering some of the basics of who the early explorers were, their contributions to history, and easy activities that teachers can do with their students, you will be well on your way to teaching your students all about these important historical figures. Thanks for reading!