This webquest is suitable for 4th Class

Objectives

• Explore the background of Columbus
• Identify the main events in his life and create a timeline
• Design and make a model of one of Columbus' ships
• Explore life on board one of these ships
• Identify the cause and effect of Columbus' discovery of America
• Examine the implications of the voyage for Native Indians
• Develop a sense of perspective

In the course of completing this webquest, children will gain the following learning opportunities:

• Children will have an opportunity to work cooperatively in groups developing important social skills and gaining an opportunity to learn from one another.
• They will get the opportunity to present their work in a variety of formats and styles of writing
• They come to realise the benefits of using the Internet for research purposes