Atlantic Crossings Reading

This reading comprehension worksheet presents a historical snapshot of early Atlantic exploration and asks students to answer five open-ended questions. The passage discusses trade routes, navigation challenges, European exploration, impacts on cultures, and modern geographic study. Students must read carefully, extract key ideas, and answer using complete sentences. This activity builds historical comprehension, strengthens informational reading skills, and encourages students to explain complex concepts in their own words. It connects geography, history, and ocean science into one integrated task.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Age of Exploration and Global Trade

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Text

Geography – Human Movement and Global Interactions

English Language Arts – Written Response Using Complete Sentences

This worksheet is part of our Atlantic Ocean Worksheets collection.