European Explorer Facebook Page

The purpose of this assignment is to create a “Fakebook” page on a noteworthy European explorer. The key to completing this assignment is going to be thorough research on one of the following figures:

1. Vasco Nunes de Balboa 8. Juan Ponce de Leon 2. Christopher Columbus 9. Ferdinand Magellan 3. Francisco Vasquez de Coronado 10. Francisco Pizarro 4. Hernando Cortes 11. Hernando de Soto 5. Bartolomeu Dias 12. Giovanni da Verrazzano 6. Vasco da Gama 13. Amerigo Vespucci 7. Henry Hudson

You must provide the following information. Basic Information Name Profile picture Birthday Hometown Marital status Profession Country he sailed on behalf of (employer)

Posts 3 Biographical Facts These facts need to highlight the important events your figure is known for. Please include a date where it applies. - Accomplishments (what is your explorer known for)

*These comments can be made by your person or from someone associated with your figure.

Friends 3 Friends (individuals your figure may have known or lived with)

You will be creating your Fakebook page using the following websites to construct and research: http://ageofex.marinersmuseum.org http://www.classtools.net/fb/home/page

On the “Fakebook” page you will find a brief tutorial video that may help to get you started. Once completed and saved, you will email me your unique URL so that I may access your page.

Creativity is encouraged! Think of what your personal Facebook page may include and use those ideas to fill out the information for your explorer.

This will count as a project grade. I have included the rubric on the back.

This assignment is due: February 13 Name: ______Explorer Facebook Rubric

Basic Information Basic information is comprehensive and accurate to your European explorer. _____/7 pts

The Wall Your posts are complete with 3 relevant biographical facts. It is clear what the significance of your historic figure is and what they achieved. _____/6 pts

Friends/Interests Friends and interests display an understanding of the individual. _____/3 pts

Creativity Overall, adequate thought and effort are shown throughout. The information provided displays relevant knowledge and student understanding. _____/4 pts

Total _____/20 pts