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EDUCATION WORLD'S MILLENIUM SERIES PRESENTS...
The Great Explorers!
This week, Education World presents the second in our year-long
Millennium Series. Last month we explored the Middle Ages; this month we
turn our sites to the great explorers of the millennium. In the stories
listed below you'll find resources and activities for exploring the
great explorers -- from Leif Eriksson to Neil Armstrong!
This week:
- Lessons of the Explorers!
What kinds of people choose a life of exploration, adventure, and danger --- and where would we be
without them? Your students will answer those questions as they investigate explorers and determine their impact on our world in 12
simple classroom activities!
- Explore the World --- Virtually!
Grab your students and hop on board! This week, Education World scoured the Internet to find online
adventures ---virtual trips--- that will challenge students to explore their world!
- A New Twist on Explorers!
Workman Publishing introduces Explorers, the latest in its Fandex Family Field
Guide series. The unique format of this new "book" will engage young historians and motivate them to explore 50 of the greatest adventurers
in history.
- Great Sites for Teaching About... Explorers
Each week, Education World's "Great Sites" page highlights Web sites to help
educators work timely themes into their lessons. This week's sites are among the best on the Web for teaching about explorers.
In the months to come, Education World's Millennium Series will explore...
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