Christopher Columbus
Listen to the poem about Christopher Columbus. You may also read the poem below. Answer questions in your packet using the information in the poem. Where and when did Columbus sail? How many men and ships did he have? Where did he go and what did he find there?
In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue.
He had three ships and left from Spain; He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain.
Ninety sailors were on board; Some men worked while others snored.
Then the workers went to sleep; And others watched the ocean deep.
October 12 their dream came true, You never saw a happier crew!
But India the land was not; It was the Bahamas, and it was hot.
The Arakawa natives were very nice; They gave the sailors food and spice.
He made the trip again and again, trading gold to bring to Spain.
The first American? No, not quite.
But Columbus was brave, and he was bright.
He had three ships and left from Spain; He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain.
Ninety sailors were on board; Some men worked while others snored.
Then the workers went to sleep; And others watched the ocean deep.
October 12 their dream came true, You never saw a happier crew!
But India the land was not; It was the Bahamas, and it was hot.
The Arakawa natives were very nice; They gave the sailors food and spice.
He made the trip again and again, trading gold to bring to Spain.
The first American? No, not quite.
But Columbus was brave, and he was bright.