What makes an explorer an explorer? Here are some characteristics we came up with in class: (How amazing is this?)
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EXPLORER
brave, indefatigable, independent, organized, goal-oriented, fair, strong-willed, wise, cooperative, persistent, prepared, a good planner, curious, creative, strong, robust, rational, aggressive, adaptable, resilient, responsible, and determined
We have now set the stage for discussing a number of fascinating historical figures. The first one on the list is a lifelong storyteller and author of The Description of the World , an explorer who stimulated interest in China. Christopher Columbus owned a copy of his book and studied it closely, making annotations in the margins, before beginning his journey in 1492 to what he thought would be China. Here's his story:
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What's due in Social Studies at this point?
* Characteristics of an Explorer page * Rune (written on brown paper)
* Viking boat
* Viking Q & A Flip Book page
In Language Arts:
* Grammar, Vocabulary, and Spelling, Unit 13 (grade 6)
* B.E.E. 3rd draft (and all previous drafts)
Well, yet another late post; tonight was the last class for this course, but another course starts next Thursday. No rest for the weary. (You might want to check out Thursday's posts on Friday mornings...)
Sleep well-- Teri
