It is week 10! Isn’t it fun learning all about the Age of Discovery and the explorers and their adventures? We have another Monday Mix-ins for you with a variety of resources to explore this unique time in history.
Before we get to the mix-ins, we wanted to make sure you were aware of some phenomenal resources available to you! Do your kids ever ask you what a certain holiday is all about? Well, be sure to check out the Holiday Resources in your Parent Portal. The Halloween specific resource covers All Saints Day, as well as Dia De Los Muertos. There is a plethora of information and a variety of recommended resources as well.
And now for the mix-ins…
Resource Links:
All About Explorers | Check out this fun website with information on a variety of explorers.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa | Biography
John Cabot | 15 facts about this Italian explorer.
John Cabot | Short biography with pictures of his routes and more.
Diego Velazquez | Learn more about this Spanish artist featured in our literature, I, Juan de Pareja.
Portrait of Juan de Pareja | Take a look at the painting that inspired the character Juanico.
The History of Cartography | Cartography – From Lines on Clay to Computerized Mapping.
Become a Spice Trader | An interactive game.
Explorers for Kids | This website offers information about explorers and links for activities.
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa | A brief biography.
John Cabot | A brief biography.
Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez | Why is this painting so captivating?
The Columbian Exchange| Explore the impact of the exchanging of goods, etc. between the “New World” and “Old World”.
A Brief History of Cartography and Maps | Learn about maps of the world over the ages.
