An Adirondack Journal of Discovery

Student Handout

The Challenge:  In explorer teams of 2 or 3 arranged with the help of your teacher, create A Journal of Discovery that reflects your detailed observations as an early European explorer of the Adirondack region in North America.

As you create your journal, please make sure to consider the following:

1) Your journal should meet all the Criteria for a Quality Explorer's Journal as posted in class.

2) Your journal should have an illustrated title page that includes the names of the authors, fictitious date of publication, and other creative touches that will lend an air of authenticity to the document

2) The journal should provide the reader with detailed  and accurate information regarding ____ (insert number) of the categories we've researched regarding the Adirondacks.

3) The journal should include illustrations that are interesting, accurate, and will help the reader visualize and better understand the observations of the authors.

All authors should be prepared to interpret their journal for the class and answer any questions about its contents.
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