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Voyage of Doom
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Viewing Ideas
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Before Watching
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Have students locate France on a world map or globe (preferably
one with tradewinds or currents) and trace the possible route La
Salle might have taken to reach the southern United States. Have
students calculate the trip's distance and estimate how long it
might have taken to make the journey.
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As students watch, have them note the different kinds of
artifacts discovered on La Belle. Have students classify
each artifact as household goods, defense item, exploration
item, or other.
After Watching
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Discuss with students La Salle's various attempts to locate the
Mississippi River. What tools did La Salle use for navigation?
What might today's explorers use? What did La Salle and his crew
undergo to try and reach their final destination? What
current-day explorers can students think of that have gone to
similar lengths? What might motivate these explorers?
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Have students debate whether funds should be spent on excavating
and restoring a historical ship such as La Belle that
contains no conventional treasure, such as gold or gems.
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