Hunt For Facts About Ferdinand Magellan

Your Mission:

Find the answers to three questions about the famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan. 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. When and where was Ferdinand Magellan born?
  2. What ocean did Magellan discover and how was it named?
  3. How did Magellan die?

Use these Internet resources:

Ferdinand Magellan page @ All About Explorers

Ferdinand Magellan page @ Zoom Explorers


The Big Question

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