Picture someone's excitement of seeing a horse for the first time. How about a cow? The Columbian Exchange changed life for not only Native Americans, but also for Europeans and the entire world. The second lesson of a 22-part series arms scholars with artifacts, maps, photos, primary sources, and video clips to write reflections on the impact two different cultures have on one another when suddenly brought together. 

Concepts

the columbian exchange, native american culture, european exploration

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Lesson describes overhead, transparencies, and VCR; adjust current technology to fit activities 
• Place the term Columbian Exchange on the board as students walk in the classroom to spur discussion and brainstorming ideas 

Classroom Considerations

• Keep mapping materials and coloring pens in central location for student use and sharing

Pros

• Resource provides printable worksheets and materials for classroom use
  
• Lesson includes discussion questions for video clips 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3