Early Explorers Booklet: Juan Ponce de Leon

Early Explorers Booklet: Juan Ponce de Leon This informative Early Explorers booklet guides students to research Juan Ponce de Leon, an important figure in early North American exploration. Ideal for a 3rd-5th grade social studies or history lesson, this project facilitates key research, writing, and revision skills. To start, students gather facts about Ponce de Leon's expeditions and achievements. Next, they compile research into an organized booklet using the provided publishing paper. The project also includes a revising/editing checklist and peer feedback form, helping students polish their work before final submission. Teachers may assign this as individual seatwork or collaborative group work. The booklet activity allows flexibility for whole class instruction, small group discussion, or independent practice. Overall, an engaging way to build early explorers content knowledge and sharpen nonfiction research abilities.