Age of Discovery Home School Day, St. Augustine

Age of Discovery Home School Day, St. Augustine

Sponsored by St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum

March 14, 2006, St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum

Why did Columbus cross the Atlantic? Was it in search of gold or silver? Who were some of the famous explorers who followed him?

Students will learn the answers to these questions during this new Home School Day program developed by the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum's' education department. Students learn about the voyages and travels of Christopher Columbus, James Cook, Juan Ponce de Leon, and Joliet and Marquette. They will also have the opportunity to see, touch and smell some of the items these explorers were in search of.

Students will also make their own astrolabe and quadrant to take home to reinforce their learning for the day. Admission is $3 for students, $1 for parents/chaperones, and free for students and parents/chaperones from St. Johns County. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Paul Wenglowsky, director of maritime
education, at (904) 829-0745 or paulw@staugustinelighthouse.com.

Directions: The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum is on A1A, 1 mile
south of the Bridge of Lions or 2 miles north of SR 312 and A1A.