Tell when and where the explorer was born.

Tell about what he did as a child.

What did he want to be when he grew up?

Part 2 - Getting Ready

Where did the explorer want to go?

Who helped him?

What did he do to get ready for the journey?

Part 3 – The Journey

Tell about the ship.

Tell about the crew.

Tell about the trip.

Part 4 – The Discovery

Where did the explorer land?

What did he see?

What did he do after his new discovery?

What land in North America did the explorer claim for his country?

Part 5 – Interesting Facts

What interesting facts about the explorer have you found?

Part 6 – Map

Identify the oceans and continents of the world on the map provided.

Include the country your explorer sailed for.

Retrace your explorer’s journey(s).

Use color markers and highlight the voyages in different colors.

Use a color key and date the voyages.

Part 7 - Portrait

Draw and color a portrait of your discoverer.

Create a border for the portrait.

Label the portrait with a name and the date he was alive.

Part 8 – Poem

Each report will include an Acrostic poem for the explorer.

Use the following website to help you if you don't know what an acrostic poem is: