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Christopher Columbus : 

Christopher Columbus Let’s set sail!!!

Before You Read! : 

Before You Read! Before you read the story The Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria, let’s see what you already know! Review this timelineof Columbus’s first journey Explore reasons why European countries wanted to explore the world! Learn about the ships Columbus sailed on and try some of the activities to test your knowledge! Test your Columbus knowledge by taking this practice quiz!

While You Read! : 

While You Read! Read the book The Nina, The Pinta, and The Santa Maria After reading reading each chapter, post a comment following the directions on the blog.

After You Read! : 

After You Read! Now that you have finished reading the story, let’s do some fun activities to make sure you understood it! Click here to make a “Bio-Cube”. Make sure you fill in each box! Submit your link on the online discussion board! Go to the next page to find your next activity…

After You Read! : 

After You Read! Let’s learn a little more about Columbus and his ties to Spain. Click here! After reading this, click here to make a “word wall”. Use what you read in the article as well as the book to find at least 10 words that describe Columbus and his journeys. Post the link to your site on the blog!

Beyond What You Read! : 

Beyond What You Read! Click on this link to read about the coat of arms that Columbus received. Next, click this link to make your own coat of arms. Be sure to include four elements that represent you.

Beyond What You Read! : 

Beyond What You Read! Click this link Choose a picture and color it in. You may choose to print it if you would like!

Related Books : 

Related Books If you really liked The Nina, The Pinta, and The Santa Maria, you may enjoy these books: Discovering Christopher Columbus: How History Is Invented by Pelta

Related Books : 

Related Books Who Was First? Discovering the Americas by: Russell Freedman

Related Books : 

Related Books If You Were There in 1492: Everyday Life in the Time of Columbus by: Barbara Brenner

Related Books : 

Related Books Where Do You Think You’re Going. Christopher Columbus? by: Jean Fritz

Related Books : 

Related Books Christopher Columbus: Famous Explorer by: Arlene Bourgeois Molzahn

Test Your Knowledge! : 

Test Your Knowledge! Click here to play an online Jeopardy game about Christopher Columbus!

Rubric : 

Rubric Click here to see the rubric!

Standards : 

Standards 4.2.1 Structural Features of Informational and Technical Materials: Use the organization of informational text to strengthen comprehension 4.4.4 Use logical organizational structures for providing information in writing, such as chronological order, cause and effect, similarity and difference, and posing and answering a question NET STANDARDS: 1.Creativity and Innovation   Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:  a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. d. identify trends and forecast possibilities.