Voyage Planning

Students act as Columbus’s navigator and compute distances from voyage locations using nautical miles, miles, and kilometers. A conversion chart is provided so learners can fill in missing values in the table. Reflection questions help students understand why nautical miles are used at sea and how measurement accuracy supported early exploration. This worksheet strengthens math skills through historical context.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Math – Unit Conversion (Miles, Nautical Miles, Kilometers)

Social Studies – World Exploration and Navigation

Critical Thinking – Applying Mathematical Formulas

Geography – Understanding Routes and Distances

This worksheet is part of our Columbus Day Worksheets collection.