Millennium Museum Project Questions

Adapted by Kristin Zage
Curriculum and Instruction 335B
November, 1999



 
Exploration
Inventions

Exploration:

Time Period:__________-___________



Name a famous explorer during this time period

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Where did this famous explorer travel?

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Describe the discoveries that were made by this explorer

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What made these discoveries so important?

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You may find more than more explorer for your time period.  If you do, explain which explorer made the most significant discoveries while explaining the reasons for your choice.  You must also try to locate a picture of your explorer, the route he/she took, or the discovery that was made.  This will be used later in your web site.
 

Inventions:

Time Period:__________-___________

Name a famous inventor during this time period

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Describe this person's invention(s)

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Why was this invention so important?

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You may find more than more inventor for your time period.  If you do, explain which inventor made the most significant inventions while explaining the reasons for your choice.  You must also try to locate a picture of your inventor, invention, or both.  This will be used later in your web site.

Now, you must find at least five interesting facts from your time period.  Make sure you describe why they are interesting.

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3.______________________________________________________________________________

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5.______________________________________________________________________________

6.______________________________________________________________________________
 

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Updated November 20, 1999