Names: ___________________________________ AND ______________________________ Class: ____

Famous Explorers Internet Hunt

Explorer: _________________________________

Find the answers to the 3 questions about your famous explorer, using the 2 sites listed. READ - Be Careful!!

One is the Enchanted Learning website. URL http://www.enchantedlearning.com

The other is called All about Explorers. URL http://www.allaboutexplorers.com

Read through each one. Look at the maps to see if they match what is said.

Check your answers with the information in Grolier Online Encyclopedia – use GME button

Question 1) When and where was he born

Enchanted Learning

All about Explorers

Grolier Encyclopedia

Question 2) What major place/places did he explore – and/or – what voyages did he take – TAKE NOTES

Enchanted Learning

All about Explorers

Grolier Encyclopedia

Question 3) When and how (or where) did he die

Enchanted Learning

All about Explorers

Grolier Encyclopedia

Did the maps match? ________

Are both the Enchanted Learning and All about Explorers valid web sites? ____________

Why? Give examples and reasons