​ Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who set sail for Asia; intending to map a sea route to China and India. On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus found himself, after a long boat trip, landing on Guanahaní- an island in the Bahamas instead! We have gathered 24 fantastic activities that you can use with your students to teach them about Christopher Columbus and his journey! ​ 1. Watch a Video Start the day off with this super video that details the story

Italian Explorers: Christopher Columbus & Giovanni da Verrazzano