Explorers

The Explorers

Julia TerleskyInstructional Technology Resource Teacher

Hampton City Schools

What is an explorer?

»An Explorer is a person who travels seeking new

discoveries.

Who were some of the first European explorers to America?

Who were some of the first European explorers to America?

Christopher Columbus Juan Ponce de Leon Jacques Cartier Christopher Newport

Christopher Columbus Juan Ponce de Leon Jacques Cartier Christopher Newport

Christopher ColumbusChristopher Columbus

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Columbus sailed for Spain.

Columbus was looking for a western sea route to Asia.

Columbus sailed for Spain.

Columbus was looking for a western sea route to Asia.

Columbus’ VoyageColumbus’ Voyage Columbus sailed

from Spain to San Salvador

Columbus is credited with discovering the “New World.”

Columbus sailed from Spain to San Salvador

Columbus is credited with discovering the “New World.”

Columbus’ Successes and Achievements

Columbus’ Successes and Achievements

First European to discover a sea route to America

Discovered the “New World” when he landed at San Salvador

First European to discover a sea route to America

Discovered the “New World” when he landed at San Salvador

Juan Ponce de LeonJuan Ponce de Leon

Ponce de Leon sailed for Spain.

Ponce de Leon was looking for riches and land to conquer.

Ponce de Leon sailed for Spain.

Ponce de Leon was looking for riches and land to conquer.

Juan Ponce de Leon’s Voyage

Juan Ponce de Leon’s Voyage

Juan Ponce de Leon sailed from Spain and arrived in Florida.

Juan Ponce de Leon sailed from Spain and arrived in Florida.

Ponce de Leon’sSuccesses and Achievements

Ponce de Leon’sSuccesses and Achievements

Juan Ponce de Leon was the first European to land in Florida, near St. Augustine.

Gave Spain a claim to Florida

Juan Ponce de Leon was the first European to land in Florida, near St. Augustine.

Gave Spain a claim to Florida

Jacques CartierJacques Cartier

Jacques Cartier sailed for France.

He was looking to colonize the New World.

Jacques Cartier sailed for France.

He was looking to colonize the New World.

Cartier’s VoyageCartier’s Voyage

Cartier sailed from France to Canada, near Quebec.

Cartier sailed from France to Canada, near Quebec.

Cartier’s Successes and Achievements

Cartier’s Successes and Achievements

Explored the Saint Lawrence River Valley, near Quebec, Canada.

Gave France a claim to land in North America.

Explored the Saint Lawrence River Valley, near Quebec, Canada.

Gave France a claim to land in North America.

Christopher NewportChristopher Newport

Newport sailed for England. Newport’s reasons for exploring were:

To colonize Virginia To find riches To find a western sea route to Asia

Newport sailed for England. Newport’s reasons for exploring were:

To colonize Virginia To find riches To find a western sea route to Asia

Newport’s VoyageNewport’s Voyage

Newport traveled from England to Virginia.

He arrived at Jamestown.

Newport traveled from England to Virginia.

He arrived at Jamestown.

Newport’sSuccesses and Achievements

Newport’sSuccesses and Achievements

Arrived at present day Jamestown. Made 4 additional voyages to bring

more people to Jamestown. One of the first men to reach the fall

line of the James River.

Arrived at present day Jamestown. Made 4 additional voyages to bring

more people to Jamestown. One of the first men to reach the fall

line of the James River.

Ready to

Review?

Ready to

Review?

Name the explorers who sailed for Spain?

Name the explorers who sailed for Spain?

A. Cartier and Ponce de Leon

B. Columbus and Newport

C. Ponce de Leon and Columbus

D. Newport and Cartier

A. Cartier and Ponce de Leon

B. Columbus and Newport


D. Newport and Cartier

And the answer is…And the answer is…



Name the explorer who explored the

St. Lawrence River Valley?

Name the explorer who explored the

St. Lawrence River Valley?

A. Juan Ponce de Leon

B. Jacques Cartier

C. Christopher Columbus

D. Christopher Newport

A. Juan Ponce de Leon

B. Jacques Cartier

C. Christopher Columbus

D. Christopher Newport


B. Jacques CartierB. Jacques Cartier

I sailed for Spain looking for a western route to Asia. Instead, I

discovered a New World. Who am I?

I sailed for Spain looking for a western route to Asia. Instead, I

discovered a New World. Who am I?

A. Ponce de Leon

B. Cartier

C. Newport

D. Columbus

A. Ponce de Leon

B. Cartier

C. Newport

D. Columbus

Did you pick Christopher Newport?

Did you pick Christopher Newport?

Well, it’s a good thing that you didn’t!

The answer is D. Columbus.

Well, it’s a good thing that you didn’t!

The answer is D. Columbus.

Which of the following BEST describes Newport’s reasons for

exploring?

Which of the following BEST describes Newport’s reasons for

exploring?

A. He was looking for the fountain of youth.B. He wanted to explore the St. Lawrence

River Valley.C. He wanted to colonize Virginia.D. He wanted to find the New World.

A. He was looking for the fountain of youth.B. He wanted to explore the St. Lawrence

River Valley.C. He wanted to colonize Virginia.D. He wanted to find the New World.


C. He wanted to colonize Virginia.

Remember…

1. Christopher Newport arrived at Jamestown.

2. He was one of the first people to reach the fall line of the James River

3. He sailed for England.

C. He wanted to colonize Virginia.

Remember…

1. Christopher Newport arrived at Jamestown.

2. He was one of the first people to reach the fall line of the James River

3. He sailed for England.

For what country did Jacques Cartier sail?For what country did Jacques Cartier sail?

A. The United States

B. Spain

C. Virginia

D. France

A. The United States

B. Spain

C. Virginia

D. France


D. France

Remember…1. Cartier explored the Saint Lawrence River

Valley in Canada.

2. He gave France a claim to land in North America.

D. France

Remember…1. Cartier explored the Saint Lawrence River

Valley in Canada.

2. He gave France a claim to land in North America.

For what country did Ponce de Leon sail?For what country did Ponce de Leon sail?

A. Spain

B. France

C. China

D. England

A. Spain

B. France

C. China

D. England


A. Spain

Remember…Ponce de Leon was looking for riches, land to

conquer and the fountain of youth.

Ponce de Leon was the first European to reach Florida.

A. Spain

Remember…Ponce de Leon was looking for riches, land to

conquer and the fountain of youth.

Ponce de Leon was the first European to reach Florida.

For what country did Columbus sail?

For what country did Columbus sail?

A. France

B. Egypt

C. Spain

D. England

A. France

B. Egypt

C. Spain

D. England


C. Spain

Remember…Columbus was looking for a western sea route to

Asia.He landed at what is now San Salvador.He discovered the “New World.”

C. Spain

Remember…Columbus was looking for a western sea route to

Asia.He landed at what is now San Salvador.He discovered the “New World.”

Can you match the explorer with

the number of the place they explored?

Can you match the explorer with

the number of the place they explored?

Great Job!

Thanks for “exploring” the explorers!

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