Grades 4 and 5: European Exploration and "Settlement" in British Columbia, 1787-1867

Student Handout - Questions for the "Voyageur!" and "Steamboatin' Jamiesons" Chapters

You have been assigned to work in a group or with a partner to explore the "Voyageur!" chapter OR the "Steamboatin' Jamiesons" chapter in the Ghosts of the North West Coast website.

Name of the chapter you are assigned to explore: _________________________________

Answer the following questions, using the website, but also using information that you have had from class. Think about what it was like to travel in earlier times as you answer the questions.

1. What kinds of technologies were involved in the sea passage from Europe to Canada?

2. What are some of the feelings that explorers might have felt when they were travelling in very difficult conditions?

3. How did difficult conditions affect the health of explorers?

4. How did explorers get supplies such as food and tools?

5. Now, write down any questions you have about the chapter you were asked to look at: