Explore some of the major discoveries, voyages and encounters of the Age of Exploration with this engaging PowerPoint presentation and accompanying differentiated worksheets.

Pupils will discover how voyages during this period expanded European knowledge of the world, opened new trade routes and brought previously unfamiliar places, peoples, plants and animals to European attention.

This resource includes:
A fully editable PowerPoint presentation exploring the major discoveries of the Age of Exploration.
Information about significant voyages and discoveries involving famous explorers.
Exploration of how explorers’ journeys changed maps and European understanding of the world.
Examples of important discoveries and encounters.
A set of differentiated worksheets allowing pupils to consolidate what they have learned at an appropriate level of challenge.

Editable Canva version included:
A link to an editable Canva version of the PowerPoint and differentiated worksheets is included with your purchase, allowing teachers to customise the presentation, adapt the activities or adjust the level of challenge for their learners.