Gathering: Using Internet Sites

These sites have been pre-selected for this project. There are many more sites that you might find helpful. However, you might spend hours looking and not find much of value. During class time set aside for this project, you must stay on these sites. On your own time, if you have independent access, you may look for other sites.

Christopher Columbus

The Explorations of Columbus What was this explorer searching for? The Mariners' Museum, Newport News, Virginia

Christopher Columbus Why did Columbus want to travel west? National Maritime Museum, England

Christopher Columbus Perhaps reading Columbus' journal will reveal what kind of leader he was. U.S. Geological Survey

Columbus's Ships What would it be like to sail on one of Columbus' ships? How many fifth graders laid end to end would equal the length of his ship? Columbus Navigation Homepage

Sir Francis Drake

Sir Francis Drake Drake was at times a slaver, pirate and explorer. What contributions did he make to the Age of Exploration? The Mariners' Museum, Newport News, Virginia

Sir Francis Drake Drake was at times a slaver, pirate and explorer. What contributions did he make to the Age of Exploration? National Maritime Museum, England

Sir Francis Drake Read about Drake's journey around the world.

Sir Francis Drake Read about the strange animals that Drake and his crew encounter.

Ferdinand Magellan

Ferdinand Magellan Magellan's background and voyage are detailed in this site. The Mariners' Museum, Newport News, Virginia

The First to Sail Around the World Read about Magellan's voyage. National Maritime Museum, England

General Information

Checkpoint: You will be checking in periodically with your teacher to show your progress and the quality of information you are gathering.