The Goonies & The Age of Exploration Connection Activity

The Goonies face many unknowns, just like explorers. Which of these are challenges the Goonies encounter that could be similar to those of explorers?

• A. Navigating through dark caves

• B. Easily following familiar paths

• C. Having guidance from locals

• D. Avoiding all natural dangers

The Goonies face many unknowns, just like explorers. Which of these are challenges the Goonies encounter that could be similar to those of explorers?

Challenge (Explorers):

• Relying on unfinished explorers' maps

• Avoiding all physical challenges

• Navigating through unknown oceans and lands

• Finding safe, well-known trade routes

1. In the movie, the Goonies use a treasure map to find their way. During the Age of Exploration, explorers didn’t always have maps. If the Goonies had used the other tools explorers used, how might it have helped them?

• They wouldn’t have needed any clues.

  
  

•  It would have slowed them down.

  
  

• They could have found another way home.

  
  

•  They could have navigated better and avoided some traps.

1. In the movie, the Goonies use a treasure map to find their way. During the Age of Exploration, explorers didn’t always have maps. Which tool was commonly used by explorers to navigate their journeys?

• atlas

• flashlight

• compass

• GPS

The Goonies face many unknowns, just like explorers. Which of these are challenges the Goonies encounter that could be similar to those of explorers?

Challenge (Goonies):

• 1. Navigating through dark caves

•  Easily following familiar paths

•  Having guidance from locals

  
  

•  Avoiding all natural dangers

  
  

Explorers often used the _______ to navigate.

• stars

• internet

• radio

• television

The Goonies are searching for treasure. During the Age of Exploration, many explorers were also searching for valuable things. What were 2 items real explorers were hoping to find, and why were they important?

• Land – to expand territory and resources

  
  

• Weapons – for protecting ships

  
  

•  Gold and spices – valuable for trade and wealth

• Medicine – to cure diseases

1. Mikey, the leader of the Goonies, helps guide his friends through the adventure. How is Mikey like an explorer leading a crew?

• He tries to solve everything alone.

  
  

•  He tends to ignore others’ ideas.

  
  

•  He doesn’t want to be the leader.

  
  

•  He motivates his friends and keeps them on track despite obstacles.

  
  

How do the Goonies work as a team? Choose 2 examples of teamwork shown in the movie.

• They argue about the best route.

• They share information and help each other solve clues.

  
  

• They give up at the first sign of trouble.

  
  

•  They rely only on Mikey to solve everything.

• They protect each other from dangers they encounter.

  
  

1. The Goonies find One-Eyed Willy’s treasure, hidden for years. In the Age of Exploration, explorers often found new lands and riches. How did the discoveries of explorers impact the world?

• They changed trade, culture, and geography by connecting distant places.

  
  

• They were kept a secret from everyone.

• They were ignored in Europe.

  
  

• They had no real impact on other continents.