Who And What

Worksheet Description

This Columbus Day worksheet is designed to prompt students to reflect on and articulate their knowledge about Christopher Columbus. It offers a straightforward format where students can write their name at the top, personalizing the worksheet for their own use. The central question, “Who was Columbus, and what did he do?” invites students to recount the historical significance of Columbus.

The lined space provided beneath the question allows ample room for students to write a detailed response. This encourages them to consolidate their understanding of Columbus as a historical figure and the actions he is famous for, particularly his 1492 voyage and his encounters with the Americas. This worksheet is a valuable tool for teachers to use in assessing students’ comprehension of Columbus’s role in history, and it serves as a starting point for deeper exploration into the themes of exploration, discovery, and the consequences of these events. It can be utilized in the classroom as part of a Columbus Day lesson or as a homework assignment to stimulate learning and discussion on this topic.