Well, for the most part you were poor, accustomed to going hungry, cold or sick and knowing you had to keep working because there was no one to help them if you failed. You were a gambler, risk taker, and ruthless when it came to getting what you wanted. The odds were against you when you sailed into the unknown in the their frail wooden ships, guided by crude instruments, through uncharted seas. The challenges were great but so were the rewards: the search for gold and glory, the spirit fueled by missionary zeal, and a desire for knowledge. All you needed was a good ship and a star to steer her by.
For you to be a captain on any exploraton, you need to have the basic knowledge as to what the world looks like. You must be able to identify the oceans and continents of the world.
In this next activity, you are to download the below linked worksheet and fill it out online. Once finished, you need to print the worksheet and finish t. Once you have completed this activity, await further instructions from your teacher.
You must now meet with the King and Queen to make your proposal:
Take a few minutes to review the below activity. In this activity, you will begin preparing for your journey. Be sure to read each page thoroughly, organize the tasks listed and brainstorm ideas. You will present this activity at the end of the chapter, so be prepared!
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The Health and Well Being of Your Crew:
Now that you've proven your worth when it comes to the knowledge of the world and its oceans, you need to start to think about the crew you've surrounded yourself with, and what life at sea heading into the unknown will be like. Every good captain needs to understand the hardships of sea life. Read the below passage about life at sea. When you are done, download and print the worksheet, and prepare for class discussion.
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