9/24/2012 -
Today you will work in small groups.  You will need an eTablet for each activity.  Each group is responsible for completing all four tasks before Wednesday.  Mr. Petullo will put you into groups for these activities.
Each assignment below will link you to the online resources you need.
The four activities are:

     1.  READING - Read Chapter 2, Section 2 pp.35-39.  Answer both Key Questions on Supernote, and email the answers to CENPETULLO:

     2.  MAP WORK - Analyze the map of Columbus's Voyages.  You are responsible for summarizing each of his four voyages.  Use Supernote to write 1-3 complete sentences for each voyage.

     3.  TECHNOLOGY - Research navigation tools and ship technology from the 1500's.  You are responsible for describing one SHIP in use at that time and one TOOL used by navigators.  Write a short paragraph describing one ship (3-5 sentences).  Write a short paragraph describing one tool (3-5 sentences). 
     4.  SIMULATION - Navigate your course in the Merchants of the Great Exchange game.  You must successfully complete your voyage and achieve a rank higher than Novice to get class credit.  Show a teacher when you have completed the game.

**BONUS - If you complete all activities early (and you think you have an A for the assignments), check out this link to learn more about explorers of the great exchange.  Answer the first three questions for extra credit.

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