Hunt For Facts About Sir Francis Drake

Your Mission:

Find the answers to three questions about the famous explorer Sir Francis Drake. Use these two links to find the information you need. Be careful! Be good researchers and check both pages for each question so you get all the information you need.

Oh, and don't forget to have fun!


  1. What year was Sir Francis Drake born?
  2. What nickname did the Spanish traders call Drake?
  3. Where did Drake's life end?

Use these Internet resources:

Sir Francis Drake page @ All About Explorers

Sir Francis Drake page @ Zoom Explorers


The Big Question

What were the similarities and differences in the information you found on the two sites?