Introduction

Introduction Video (Click here to watch an introduction video clip)  (MAC VERSION)

    YOU have been selected to help design the newest line of trading cards.   Your job is to create the first ever Explorer Trading Cards.  These cards will look similar to Baseball cards, but instead of having batting averages, the cards will have facts about the explorers major discoveries.   Using the information that is provided below and the other additional sources, you will select the information that will be printed on the cards for everyone to see.  These cards will be sold nationwide beginning next year, so we need your help soon.  Good luck!  We look forward to seeing your final products!
 

    Your task is as follows:

• Print a copy of the explorer questions provided below
• Using the Internet and other resources, locate the information required to answer the questions for   three explorers.
• Print a copy of the trading card template provided. Use the information you recorded on your question sheet to complete the information section of your cards.
• On the other side of the cards, for homework, draw a picture of the explorer and color it.
• Cut the cards out and edit the written information with a partner.
• Decorate your cards and make them look visually appealing.
• Share your cards with your classmates.

Introduction|The_Task| Process | Resources |Evaluation_|Conclusion_

The Process

*Read through the whole process before you begin to work.

1. First, print out a copy of the questions and a copy of the template that you will find below.  If your teacher has already handed you the copies, then you may go on to the next instruction.

2. Next, with a partner, select an explorer to research.

3. Once you have selected your first explorer, go to the Resource section and click on one of the links.  This will take you to a page where you and your partner will find the information needed to complete the questions.  You may also use other resources to help you find the information you need.

4. When you have answered all the questions, review the information with your partner to make sure you have both written down all the important facts on your question sheets. Transfer all of your information from your sheet onto your explorer trading card.

5. Next, locate a  picture of the explorer.  (You will find pictures on the web sites and in books.)  On the back side of the card you will sketch a picture of that explorer so that one side has a picture of the explorer and the other will contain information about him.  The drawing and coloring should be done for homework.

6. When you have finished filling out the first explorer's card go back to the Resource section and together with your partner, select another explorer.  Beginning the process over again (find information and sketch a picture).

7. Continue this process until you fill in all three of the cards.

8.  The final step is to edit your cards to make sure you have not made any writing errors, then add the finishing touches by coloring and making the cards visually appealing.  Make sure your cards are appealing to the eye!
 

Here are some sites where you can find information about explorers:

Columbus

Vespucci

Magellan

Cartier

Coronado

Desoto

Drake

Cabot

European Explorers

Explorers Theme Page

Enchanted Learning Explorers

Pictures of Numerous Explorers

Other Resources-

Books

Champlain

Evaluation

 Your teacher will check your cards and grade them on the following:

• the information is clear, and easy to read
• the information is correct and concise
• the picture is neatly drawn and colored

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed creating the first ever Explorer trading cards and learned something new in the process!