Directions: Visit this link to conduct research on Polynesia. Then follow the steps below to complete the assignment.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polynesia
Step 1: Historians believe the Polynesians were the first people to explore the Pacific Ocean. After reading the Wikipedia article, conduct your own research into the Polynesian Islands.
Step 2: Explain what you found in your research. Do you agree or disagree that these people may have been the first to explore the Pacific Ocean? Why or why not?
Step 3: Write at least two paragraphs explaining your viewpoint. Use examples to justify your ideas.
Step 4: Include the URL of any sources that you used in your research.
Note: Wikipedia is a starting point for research. There are links on the Wikipedia site that are more scholarly-based. Use other sites in addition to the Wikipedia link provided.
