Come Explore with Me! Are You Ready to Sail the Sea?

Introduction

In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Now, it's your turn! Get ready to embark on the voyage of a lifetime! Your novice group of three have been selected to join a crew in search of a new world. It's your greatest desire to captain your own vessel one day. After a successful maiden voyage, you will earn an interview and and the chance to captain your own ship! Be sure to keep a detailed log of your trip.

Task

Create a Power Point presentation for your interview that presents details of your journey and why you are the best choice for the next captain.

Process

  1. With your group of three, visit this site and choose an explorer to sail with. Explorers.
  2. Click on your explorer's name to research facts about his accomplishements or failures. Take detailed notes on paper.
  3. Go to this site and follow the directions to see a map of your explorer's voyage. Voyage Maps.
  4. With your group, create a Power Point Presentation with 7 slides. You will be given a handout with more details .

    5. Evaluation

    Objectives Developing Accomplished Exemplary
    Collaboration Did not work well as a group. Required teacher assistance. Worked well as a group. Worked well as a group and in a positive manner.
    Participation Group needed help assigning individual roles. Each member took part in most decisions. Each member had a responsible and clear role.
    Presentation Power Point displayed few facts about the explorer. Power Point displayed fact and comprehension. Power Point displayed facts, comprehension, and was persuasive.

    Conclusion

    Ahoy, mates! You have successfully shared and learned enough information about your explorer's voyage, including facts and maps. Congratulations, you have been selected as the captains for the next adventure to the New World!

    Based on a template from WebQuest.org