Are you looking for an engaging activity for Columbus Day? Do you want to motivate your students to learn? Then download this Columbus Day Activities resource! Your students will learn about this holiday's history, events, people, places, trade, and more! Games can be played moving around the classroom, sitting in seats, or on the floor. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.
➟Question Examples:
- In which country was Columbus born? (Italy)
- What were the names of the 3 ships upon which Columbus set sail? (Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria)
- The King and Queen promised Columbus 10% of whatever he found abroad, a noble title, and what? (The rights to govern any land he found.)
➟ Ways to Use This Resource:
- Full Class Activity
- Small Group Instruction
- Homework
- Extra Credit
- Substitute Plan
- ... and more!
➟This resource includes:
- 40 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
- Instructions & Answer Key
- Extra handout without answers
- Terms of Use
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