Marco Polo Lesson

© History Skills
© History Skills

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about the life and travels of Marco Polo, a Venetian merchant who journeyed across Asia and provided Europe with unprecedented insights into the cultures, geography, and commerce of the East. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:

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Marco Polo Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research questions worksheet below and complete the tables.

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Marco Polo Research Worksheet.docx
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