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1. Age of Exploration

   Learn about the different cultures and people who have explored the world from ancient times through the 18th century. Includes a timeline of events too.

   http://www.mariner.org//educationalad/ageofex/

   
   

2. Conquistadors - Start the Adventure

   This PBS site explores the conquest of the Americas, including North America, Peru, Amazonia, and Mexico. Be sure to check out the timeline.

   http://www.pbs.org/opb/conquistadors/

   
   

3. Exploration Vocabulary

   Words and definitons for ships and equipment used by early explorers.

   http://www.mariner.org//educationalad/ageofex/vocab.php

   
   

4. Harriman Expedition Retraced: A Century of Change

   Go back to an 1899 expedition to survey the Alaska coast and compare it to a second journey set to occur in 2001. Includes maps, logs, and more, from PBS.

   http://www.pbs.org/harriman/

   
   

5. Latitude: The Science of Sailing the World

   Everything you need to know about the history of ocean navigation and map-making in the 15th and 16th centuries.

   http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~feegi/

   
   

6. Lost in the Grand Canyon

   This American Experience site lets you experience the thrill of exploration. You'll be able to run rapids and check out an historical timeline and maps of the region.

   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/canyon/

   
   

7. Marine Navigation in the Age of Exploration

   Learn how explorers used a quadrant, astrolabe, octant, and chronometer to observe the position of the sun and stars so they could determine their ships' latitude and longitude positions. Find out what navigational tools we use today.

   http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/exhibit/interactives/sp...

   
   

8. PBS: Conquistadors

   Learn all about Cortes, Pizarro, Orellana, and Cabeza De Vaca- four men who helped explore the new world.

   http://www.pbs.org/conquistadors/

   
   

9. Renaissance Exploration and Trade

   Discover the tools that made it possible for trade to flourish in Italy during the Renaissance. Play the online game and become a spice trader to see if you make the decisions that lead to riches or ruin.

   http://www.learner.org/exhibits/renaissance/exploration...

   
   

10. Swan River Settlement

    Read about the European explorers who helped settle western Australia.

    http://members.iinet.net.au/~rchapman/SwanRvr/

    
    

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