Leif Ericson

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Leif Ericson

• Made by
• April, Kyle, Maddi, and Shalana

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Leif Ericsons Exploration

• Was at Greenland
• Has a friend named Bjarni
• Bjarni finds a piece of land
• Comes back to tell the land
• Didnt attempt to find piece of land for years
• Goes to find this piece of land
• Leaves and calls this place Vinland

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Leif's Artifact

• Silver and brondinlaid sword
• Used by the vikings

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Portrait of Lief

• 23 when led a crew of 30 sailors

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Liefs Background Info.

• Leif Ericson
• Born in Iceland
• Died in 1020
• Was a viking

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Three Interesting Facts

• Fathers name Eric the Red
• Father found Greenland
• Thyker helped Leif find Vinland

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Where is Your Explorer From?What Did He Explore?

• Explored Vinland
• Came from Norway

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Why is Your Discovery Important?

• Land was rich
• Plenty of salmon to eat
• Rich pasture for cattle to grace
• Lots of grapes

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Liefs Route
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References

• http//www.mnh.si.edu/vikings/start.html
• http//www.spp.k12.nf.ca/vikings/glennp.html
• Bass, H.J People in time and place our country
• Morristown, Nj Silver burdett ginn

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• Thank You
• For Watching

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