Creating Explorer Maps

The explorer maps took us 2 days to complete.  Students were required to include the following on their maps:  -labels on all continents, outlines of countries the explorer visited , label stops during the voyage, label the oceans, map key, compass rose, arrows indicating directions of voyage, dates of voyage and colorful routes and images.  When the groups completed their maps they were given time to discuss what artifacts they would be bringing in to represent their explorers.