PO Box 9714200
Solomons Island Road
SouthSolomons, MD 20688
United States
Phone: (410) 326-2042 ext. 41
Fax: (410) 326-8217
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Community Interests, Sciences, Social Studies/History
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Community Interests, Sciences, Social Studies/History
Program Description
This program focuses on Captain John Smith's exploration of the Chesapeake Bay in 1608. Students will read excerpts from Smith's journal and learn to use his map to identify major landforms and locations of Native peoples. Interactive games allow students to test their knowledge.
This program focuses on Captain John Smith's exploration of the Chesapeake Bay in 1608. Students will read excerpts from Smith's journal and learn to use his map to identify major landforms and locations of Native peoples. Interactive games allow students to test their knowledge.
Program Format
1. This program begins with an introduction of Captain John Smith as students complete parts of K-W-L chart on the explorer.2. We will read and interpret an excerpt from Smith's journal to determine what he saw on his Chesapeake voyages and how he used his journal entries to create a map of the region.3. We will watch a video of the Sultana Projects re-creation of Smith's exploration of the Chesapeake so we can see first hand what his voyages were like.4. We will examine a replica of Smith's shallop to determine the advantages and disadvantages of this type of vessel as it was used for exploring the Chesapeake.5. We will examine a copy of Smith's original map to identify map elements, landforms, and locations of various Native American tribes.6. Students will use Smith's map to play the game "Chesapeake Millions".7. Students will write their own journal entries and create maps of a favorite place.
Objectives
1. Students will interpret John Smith's map and excerpts from his journal.2. Students will identify locations and geographic formations on John Smith's map.3. Students will interpret primary resources to gather information about the Chesapeake Bay region in the 17th century.
National Standards to which this program aligns
NSS-G.K-12.1 The World in Spatial TermsAs a result of activities in grades K-12, all students should* Understand how to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective.* Understand how to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments in a spatial context.NSS-G.K-12.2 Places and RegionsAs a result of their activities in grades K-12, all students should* Understand the physical and human characteristics of places.*Understand how culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions.NSS-G.K-12.6 The Uses of GeographyAs a result of their activities in grades K-12, all students should* Understand how to apply geography to interpret the past.
1. This program begins with an introduction of Captain John Smith as students complete parts of K-W-L chart on the explorer.2. We will read and interpret an excerpt from Smith's journal to determine what he saw on his Chesapeake voyages and how he used his journal entries to create a map of the region.3. We will watch a video of the Sultana Projects re-creation of Smith's exploration of the Chesapeake so we can see first hand what his voyages were like.4. We will examine a replica of Smith's shallop to determine the advantages and disadvantages of this type of vessel as it was used for exploring the Chesapeake.5. We will examine a copy of Smith's original map to identify map elements, landforms, and locations of various Native American tribes.6. Students will use Smith's map to play the game "Chesapeake Millions".7. Students will write their own journal entries and create maps of a favorite place.
Objectives
1. Students will interpret John Smith's map and excerpts from his journal.2. Students will identify locations and geographic formations on John Smith's map.3. Students will interpret primary resources to gather information about the Chesapeake Bay region in the 17th century.
National Standards to which this program aligns
NSS-G.K-12.1 The World in Spatial TermsAs a result of activities in grades K-12, all students should* Understand how to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective.* Understand how to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments in a spatial context.NSS-G.K-12.2 Places and RegionsAs a result of their activities in grades K-12, all students should* Understand the physical and human characteristics of places.*Understand how culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions.NSS-G.K-12.6 The Uses of GeographyAs a result of their activities in grades K-12, all students should* Understand how to apply geography to interpret the past.
Program Length
1 hour
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $95.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Cancellation Policy
We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature, or for programs canceled due to technical problems with our equipment. We will charge the full fee fro programs not canceled at least 48 hours in advance for any other reason.
1 hour
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $95.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Cancellation Policy
We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature, or for programs canceled due to technical problems with our equipment. We will charge the full fee fro programs not canceled at least 48 hours in advance for any other reason.
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No
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