October 11

The Age of Discovery

Year 8 this is a fascinating time period. So much was going on! The technology needed to build a ship that could carry men around the world was available so change was "in the air".

Each of us is going to build a photostory focusing on one aspect/person/event during this time period. (This is going to be so much fun!)

Imagine that you are doing research for a future television documentary entitled "The Age of Discovery" that you want to sell to the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation). The pilot episode is to focus on your topic and it is extremely important that you gather enough data to convince BBC executives in an upcoming meeting to support your project.

1) Choose your topic. Be specific.
2) Begin to gather photos and do research regarding your topic.

Here are some links to help get you started:

Manuel I of Portugal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_I_of_Portugal
http://www.oldnewspublishing.com/dagamma.htm
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/people/A0831634.html
The Explorers
http://www.mariner.org/exploration/index.php?page=theexplorers
Manueline Architecture
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manueline
Vasco da Gama 1460-1524
http://www.oldnewspublishing.com/dagamma.htm
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/dagama.shtml
http://www.prominentpeople.co.za/people/35.php
Portuguese Ships
http://www.mariner.org/educationalalad/ageofex/portuguese_ships.php
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/eurvoya/vasco.html
http://vsax.com/wiki/index.php?title=Carrack


But when you need to take a break check out the link to these games ;-)
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