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Explorers

Explorers by Scoilnet

Take a look at the famous explorers - Columbus, Magellan, Scott - and don't forget our very own Tom Crean.

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Captain James Cook

http://www.captcook-ne.co.uk/ccne/index.htm Added: 12 Aug 2010 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes

Explore the story of Captain James Cook through the outstanding collections of the British Library linked with material held in institutions such as the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum in the North East of England.

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5-6 SESE History
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5-6
SESE History

Strand: Story

Suggestions for use: Communicate historical understanding in a variety of ways, using appropriate language and other techniques or media

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Brendan the Navigator

http://www.askaboutireland.ie/learn...-ireland/the-voyage-of-brendan-the/ Added: 10 Apr 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes

Brief account of the life and sea journey of the Irish monk St Brendan. Some say he was one of the first to discover North America.

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3-4 SESE History
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Strand: Story

Strand unit: Myths & Legends

Suggestions for use: The notes on this webpage will be a perfect backdrop to support the story. From Ask About Ireland. Has further links to Early Christian Ireland.

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All About Explorers - Webquest

http://allaboutexplorers.com/webquest/task/ Added: 10 Apr 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Other

Your country is going to name a national holiday after an explorer. You must evaluate various people and decide who is worthy of having a national holiday named after them.

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5-6 English
5-6 SESE History
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5-6
English

Strand: Writing

Suggestions for use: The WebQuest is designed as a culminating activity for students to apply the beginning research and critical thinking skills they learned in other lessons to a real-world project.

5-6
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Strand: Story

Strand unit: Stories from the lives of people in the past

Suggestions for use: The WebQuest is designed as a culminating activity for students to apply the beginning research and critical thinking skills they learned in other lessons to a real-world project.

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North Pole Expedition Pictures

http://photography.nationalgeograph...cross-country-ski_10856_600x450.jpg Added: 10 Apr 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes

Selection of photos from various expeditions to reach the North Pole. Each image contains a thorough description.

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3-4 5-6 SESE Geography
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3-4
5-6
SESE Geography

Strand: Natural Environments

Strand unit: Weather, Climate & Atmosphere

Suggestions for use: Present to the class on IWB to dcemonstrate the harsh realities of life in extreme climates.

Strand: Natural Environments

Strand unit: Weather, Climate & Atmosphere

Suggestions for use: Present to the class on IWB to dcemonstrate the harsh realities of life in extreme climates.

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Notes About Explorers

http://www.lessonsnips.com/docs/pdf/explorersoverview.pdf Added: 10 Apr 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes

Two pages of notes about the major explorers. Would provide good background information to the teacher when preparing class.

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3-4 5-6 SESE History
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Strand: Story

Strand unit: Stories from the lives of people in the past

Suggestions for use: Not for use in class but rather as a guide when preparing class.

Strand: Story

Strand unit: Stories from the lives of people in the past

Suggestions for use: Not for use in class but rather as a guide when preparing class.

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World Book Web

Exploration

WorldBook examines the early explorers, goes polar exploring, dives undersea and goes out into space ...

Christopher Columbus

Here is a timeline displaying Columbus's journeys.

Ferdinand Magellan

Magellan was a Portuguese explorer that discovered that the earth was round. The Strait of Magellan is named after him.

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