Decide on one explorer to begin the study and present the lesson concerning that explorer. Think beyond mere lecture by using various teaching methods such as music, video and hands-on activities.
Set up a field trip to go geocaching (GPS-enabled treasure hunting). Go to geocaching.com to find local caches near you. You can often find several caches within short distances of each other, making it possible for you to locate more than one during your field trip.
Send home permission slips concerning the field trip and make all necessary transport arrangements.
Prepare a list of provisions at least one week before the trip. Ask the students to help compile a list of things they may need, such as a GPS, backpacks, food, water, first aid kit, and so on.
Encourage students to take notes or pictures during the trip. Instruct students to focus on questions such as: Did anything interesting happen? Did you see anything out of the ordinary? How was the weather? Were you scared at any point? Did you worry that you wouldn't find the cache? How did you feel once you found it?
Allow students to share their experiences. They can do this through the Geocaching website, in a report, or in a class discussion.
Provide books on the chosen explorer for the students to look at and read to refresh their memories of the information that has already been taught.
Assign the following project: "Now that you know what it's like to go on a mission of exploration, I want you to pretend that you are [insert explorer's name]. You are about to set off for the unknown. What do you need to take? How do you feel? What do you think you will find? I want you to keep a journal for the next week and describe what is happening with you [the explorer]. Use what you've learned to provide the meat for your entries and use your imagination for the rest."
Allow any students who wish to share their journal with the class upon completion of the assignment. Encourage them to put emotion into the reading.