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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
WHO IS MY EXPLORER?
- Born in 1535 in Yorkshire, Great Britain.
- Died on November 22, 1594.
- Tried to find the Northwest Passage.
- He started exploring when he was 14 years old.
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WHAT DID MY EXPLORER DO?
- He tried to reach Cathay (China) by sailing in the north westerly direction.
- He made 3 attempts to make it to the Northwest Passage.
- He was trying to find the Northwest Passage to Asia for riches, spices and gold and black ore.
- He discovered land in Canada's north and met the Inuits who gave him black ore and furs to take back to England.
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WHERE DID MY EXPLORER DO HIS EXPLORATIONS?
- In northern Canada and islands that are in present day Nunavut.
- He sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.
- Africa and Europe.
- Frobisher Bay and Frobisher Straits.
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WHEN DID MY EXPLORER DO HIS EXPLORING?
- In 1554 he went on two voyages to Africa.
- In 1576 he went on his first voyage to find the Northwest Passage to find Asia, but instead hdiscovered Frobisher Bay and the Frobisher Straits.
- In 1577 he made his second trip to Canada.
- In 1578 he made his last trip to Canada.
Photo by Ed Yourdon
WHY DID MY EXPLORER GO EXPLORING?
- He was interested in sailing and navigation.
- He was trying to find the Northwest Passage to Asia.
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HOW DID MY EXPLORER EXPLORE?
- He sailed on a ship called the "Aid".
- He had 15 ships in his fleet.
- He used a map, compass, and astrolabe for navigation.
- Warm clothes, gloves, and furs.
- Good knowledge about sailing.
Photo by blmiers2
HOW Did THINGS CHANGE IN THE WORLD BECAUSE OF HIS EXPLORATIONS?
- There are lots of places named after him in Canada, such as Frobisher Bay and Frobisher Straits.
- He is considered one of Canada's most important explorers.
- He opened up new travel routes to Canada's far north for other travellers and exploreres.
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REFLECTIVE COMMENT
- I think that he should of had a longer life.
- It is too bad he didn't find the Northwest Passage because he tried three times but failed.
- He was a risk taker because he sailed for a long time and it could be dangerous and he could get sick.
Photo by Ted's photos - Returns Mid May
