The Columbian Exchange completely changed the way the world traded goods with one another. Scholars watch a video to get a close look at the positives and negatives of the Columbian Exchange—and how the world would never be the same. 

Concepts

the columbian exchange, colonial america, trade routes, international trade

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a series of questions on the Columbian Exchange for use either before or after the video for further investigation
• Brainstorm why the Columbian Exchange was a success or failure—or both—prior to the video

Classroom Considerations

• Ensure video and audio is available for the entire class

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Offers a different view of history that is fun to listen to and watch
• Includes worksheet for classroom use during and after the video

Cons

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3