European Explorers - Age of Exploration PowerPoint, Posters, and Notes Set

This PowerPoint and note worksheet set covers the following explorers:

-Christopher Columbus

- Vasco Nunez de Balboa

- Juan Ponce de Leon

- Jacques Cartier

- John Cabot

- Henry Hudson

- Hernando de Soto

The PowerPoint includes one slide for each explorer. The PowerPoint includes the country that the explorer sailed for, years of exploration, obstacles, and accomplishments. The PowerPoint can also be printed in color and laminated to be used as classroom posters!

There are also interactive note worksheets for each explorer covered in the PowerPoint. The note worksheets are half sheets that allow your students to take notes while learning about each explorer!

This PowerPoint and note worksheet set cover the Georgia Standards of Excellence:

SS3H2 Describe European exploration in North America.

a. Describe the reasons for and obstacles to the exploration of North America.

b. Describe the accomplishments of: John Cabot (England), Vasco Núñez de Balboa (Spain), Hernando de Soto (Spain), Christopher Columbus (Spain), Henry Hudson (The Netherlands), and Jacques Cartier (France).

c. Describe examples of cooperation and conflict between European explorers and American Indians.

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Henry Hudson Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

Christopher Columbus Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

Juan Ponce de Leon Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

Hernando de Soto Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

Vasco Nunez de Balboa Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

John Cabot Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

Jacques Cartier Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

Vasco Nunez de Balboa Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

European Explorers – Age of Exploration Study Guide & Test

I hope you and your students enjoy this fun European Explorer activity! Please remember to leave feedback!

-Erin Kathryn