3rd Grade

European Explorers

Standards

SS3H2. Describe European exploration in North America. a. Describe the reasons for and obstacles to the exploration of North America.I can describe the reasons for the exploration of North America. I can describe the obstacles to the exploration of North America.
b. Describe the accomplishments of: John Cabot (England), Vasco Nunez de Balboa (Spain), Hernando de Soto ( Spain), Christopher Columbus (Spain), Henry Hudson (The Netherlands), and Jacques Cartier (France).I can describe the accomplishments of John Cabot (England). I can describe the accomplishments of Vasco Nunez de Balboa (Spain). I can describe the accomplishments of Hernando de Soto (Spain). I can describe the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus (Spain). I can describe the accomplishments of Henry Hudson (Netherlands). I can describe the accomplishments of Jacques Cartier (France).
c. Describe examples of cooperation and conflict between European explorers and American Indians.I can describe examples of cooperation between European explorers and American Indians. I can describe examples of conflict between European explorers and American Indians.
SS3G3. Describe how physical systems affect human systems. a. Describe how the early explorers adapted, or failed to adapt, to the various physical environments in which they traveled.I can describe how the early explorers adapted to various physical environments in which they traveled. I can describe examples of conflict between European explorers and American Indians.