The Age of Discovery:

 Step One: Knowing your Explorer
- You will be divided in to 6 "Explorer" groups.  
- As a group, you will research the explorer you have been randomly chosen for.
- Research the life of your explorer and each member should complete an "Explorer
   Information Sheet". 
- Research the government sponsoring the expedition, the geographical area(s) the explorer set sail to and the local natives of the area.

Step Two: Captain's Log-  You will need to create a log book.  Use two sheets of paper, fold them in a hamburger fold.  Title the front page  "Captain's Log", include a sub title with your explorers name and a picture.  Log entries should be a minimum of two complete paragraphs (10 complete sentences), handwritten and include a date.  The back page should include your name, date and period number.

Log entry #1
     You will write the first log entry by explaining the following
      - Who you are
      - What country you are living in     
      - Hardships you  experience trying to get a country to finance your expedition
     
Log entry #2
     For the second log entry, you have recieved financial support and its time to plan your expedition.  Describe your thoughts as you:
      - Search for a ship(s) for the journey
      - Hire the crew for this risky endeavor
      - Plan for supplies for a long journey
      - Depart on your voyage

Log entry #3
     You have been at sea for several weeks with no land in sight.  Your third log entry will
      describe the following:
      - What issues arise aboard ship
      - How the moral of the ship changed
      - What is going through your mind after a long time at sea
      - When land has been seen
          
Log entry #4
     You have finally reached land and have decided to explore.   In this log entry you will describe the following:
      - Feelings as you step on to the newly discovered land
      - The geography of this new land
      - The sights and sounds of the new area
      - Natives you come into contact with

      Log entry #5
     After months of exploring you have returned home.  For the final log entry describe the following:
     - Feelings of you and your crew as you arrive home to their families
     - Your meeting with the King and Queen that sponsored your voyage

Step Three: Compare and Contrast
     Students will work with their shoulder partner (groups of two or three) to create a presentation comparing and contrasting the voyages , discoveries timelines and contributions of thier explorer to the age of Discovery.  Students may use any of the following programs to present their information
      - MS Word
      - MS PowerPoint
      - Active Inspire
      - Inspiration
      - Any program found on the Emints laptops

Step Four: Presentation
    Students will then present their information to the class