Mrs. Legg
5th Grade
Homework
Homework will be given most every night. Students should have approximately one hour of homework each night. Students are also required to read 20 minutes a night.
Social Studies
Fifth Grade Explorer Research Report
Each report will contain the following:
Cover – Attractive, with title and student name
Title page
Table of contents
Written report
Map or route(s)
Flag of country of the explorer’s origin
Photos/pictures – 1 or 2 can be in color
Bibliography
Each report will be typed and edited, and contain these topics:
Introduction
Early life of the explorer
Exploration(s) that made him/her famous
Important contributions as a result of the exploration
Conclusion
A scoring guide will be used in every category of the written report in addition to the elements listed above. Incomplete reports, missing elements, will result in a returned report so that the student can complete the assignment.
Remember… All writing must be in authentic student language. DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!
Topic Specifications:
Introduction: (1 paragraph) Provide full name of your explorer, the country of his/her birth, years of birth and death, and what exploration she/he is famous for. This should be a paragraph of 3-4 sentences. Do not write in the first person, “I…”
Early Life of Explorer: (1-2 paragraphs) Please detail the explorer’s early history; family, where she/he grew up, education, what she/he was like as a child, what prompted him/her to pursue exploration. Include important dates. Include a flag of the country of this explorer’s childhood. Label it.
Famous Exploration(s): (2-3 paragraphs) Describe the exploration(s) that caused this explorer to become well known. What were his/her achievements?
Map or Exploration: Provide a map that shows this explorer’s most famous route. Include the following detail:
Destination point
Final destination
Oceans
Countries
Red line showing the route
Compass rose
Key
Do not neglect the labeling.
Important Contributions: Describe any and all contributions this explorer has made to the world/society as a result of his/her exploration.
Conclusion: End your report with a brief summary.
Other information:
You will begin your research during your media time. There you will explore the possible reference materials available to you as well as an assortment of Internet sites. In Media, you will research and take notes. In the classroom you will work on your rough draft writing.
All final drafts must be typed using a clear font (no fancy, hard-to-read type) and 12–14-point type in black ink. Students may choose to type their report at home. If this is the case, you must bring a draft in to show Mrs. Legg who may have some changes she wishes you to make. Remember, revision is a very important step in the writing process.
Timeline of Report:
February 1 - 4: Title Page/Table of Contents
February 4 - 22 Research
Feb.ruary 25 - 29 Typing
March 3 - 6 Typing/Bibliography
March 7: Report Due
Parent Support of Explorer Report
Parents look this packet over and discuss this project with your child. Sign this page and return the entire packet to Mrs. Legg as soon as possible. Thank you for your support.
Yes, I understand that ________________________ has an explorer report which is due Friday, March 7th. I will support him/her as needed.
Parent Signature: ______________________________
5th Grade Explorers for Research Project:
Adams, Harriet Chalmes Polo, Marco
Balboa, Vasco Nunez De Ponce De Leon, Juan
Bancroft, Ann Powell, John Wesley
Bishop, Isabella Bird Rae, Dr. John
Byrd, Richard Evelyn Raleigh, Sir Walter
Cabot, John Roosevelt, Theodore
Cartier, Jacques Sacagawea
Cavelier, Rene-Robert Smith, Jedediah Strong
Champlain, Samuel De Vasco Da Gama
Clark, William
Columbus, Christopher
Cook James "John"
Coronado, Francisco Vasquiz De
Cortes, Hernan "Hernando"
Cousteau, Jacques
De Soto, Hernando
Dias, Bartholomeu
Drake, Sir Francis
Eriksson, Leif "Erickson"
Estevanico
Fremont, John C.
Hawes, Harriet Boyd
Hawkes, Graham
Henry the Navigator
Henson, Matthew
Hillary, Sir Edmond
Hudson, Henry
Kingsley, Mary Henrietta
La Salle, Sieur De
Lewis, Meriwether
Livingstone, Dr. David
Magellan, Ferdinand
Maximilian, Prince Alexander Philip
Menendez, Pedro
Pike, Zebulon Montgomery
Pizarro, Francisco
My Explorer is…
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** Use encyclopedias, other books, magazines and the Internet to help research these questions. You will use these notes when writing your report.
1. What is your explorer's full name?
When was your explorer born and where?
When did your explorer die?
What was your explorers early life like?
For what country did your explorer sail (or search)?
Describe your person's exploration(s)
Continued…. Describe your person's exploration(s)
Complete this question. You can use this information when writing your conclusion:
The most interesting thing I learned about this explorer was:
**See the attached pages to view the formats you will be using to cite your sources in your bibliography. You will be doing this electronically, but you will have to keep a record of your sources as you research. Record sources here:
Resource type:
Author's last name:
Author's first name:
Book or Article Title:
Other pieces (see attached examples):
Resource type:
Author's last name:
Author's first name:
Book or Article Title:
Other pieces (see attached examples):
Resource type:
Author's last name:
Author's first name:
Book or Article Title:
Other pieces (see attached examples):
Resource type:
Author's last name:
Author's first name:
Book or Article Title:
Other pieces (see attached
Missing Assignments
If a student misses school, they will have one day for every day absent, starting the day after their return, to make up the work. Lte work is assessed a penalty.
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