Name____________________

Explorer ______________________

Early Exploration Research Sheet

1.  Explorer’s Background - Date and place of birth, childhood information, homeland at time of exploration.

2.  Exploration and Purpose - Country the explorer sailed for, date set sail, duration of trip, background of country.  What was the reason for the exploration?

3.  Arrival Point - Where did the explorer end up?  What was found (at least two details)?

4.  Explorer's Contribution - Why is the explorer famous?  What was the effect (if any) of the exploration?