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\nMiddle School World History\n

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\nA 22-lesson Middle School World History unit uses a unique problem-solving approach to teach tweens economic history. After reading articles that provide background information, pupils engage in activities and simulations that require...\n
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\nExploring Borderlands\n

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\nWhat motivated Europeans to explore the New World, and what effects did their exploration have on Native American populations? The second installment of a 16-part American Passages series prompts pupils to watch a video and read several...\n
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\nJamestown in Context: The Colonization of North America\n

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\nStudents analyze the significance of Jamestown in the broader picture of colonization and analyze a historical document to determine the effects of previous explorations on the expectations of the Jamestown colonizers\n
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\nSpanish Conquest of South America\n

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\nHave your class consider what life in South America would have been like if it were colonized by a country other than Spain. This presentation provides information on the influences and effects of Spanish exploration and colonization of...\n
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\nThe Economienda System\n

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\nExplore the Economienda System common in Latin America during the 1700s. The class will read the included text, answer 3 critical-thinking questions, and fill out a pie chart showing the demographics of the time. They will learn about...\n
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\nThe Age of Early European Explorations & Conquests\n

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\nYour students' world will literally take shape in this presentation, which chronicles the growing edges of the (flat) earth during European Exploration of New Worlds. Dias, da Gama, Magellean, and Columbus are key players in this game of...\n
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\nConquering North America\n

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\nStudents create a study guide on colonization of North America. In this American Colonization lesson, students complete a chart of explorers and their conquests. Students complete a crossword puzzle using explorer facts. Students read...\n
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\nImpact of Exploration on Americas\n

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\nIn this exploration of the America's study guide worksheet, young scholars respond to 13 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.\n
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\nEuropean Exploration\n

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\nSixth graders analyze key European explorers and focus on where and why they explored. They research who sponsored the explorers as well as the accomplishments of the explorers. They discuss the lasting effects of the expeditions in...\n
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\nChapters 14 & 15 – Age of Exploration\n

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\nFor this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the Age of Exploration and respond to 49 short answer questions.\n
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\nAge of Exploration\n

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\nFor this world history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Age of Exploration. A short answer question is included as well.\n
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\nAn Age of Exploration\n

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\nStudents investigate U.S. history by examining North American timelines. In this American exploration lesson plan, students research the events that led to Columbus finding America and participate in a jeopardy game regarding his...\n
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\nThe Encounter Between the New and Old Worlds\n

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\nStudying global trade during the time of exploration? This multiple-choice quiz will ensure that your learners did their reading. Questions relate to trade and exchange between Spain, Portugal, and the Americas.\n
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\n Growing up Spanish in America\n

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\nStudents explore Hispanic culture. In this cultural diversity lesson, students read Wachale by Ilan Stavans and respond to discussion questions about the story. Students journal about their impressions of the story as well.\n
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\nLatin America: 1500-Present\n

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\nIn this Latin American history study guide learning exercise, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Latin America from 1500 to the present and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to...\n
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\nEuropean Explorers in France, England, Portugal, and Spain\n

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\nStudents, in groups, research either France, Spain, Portugal, or England. They create a poster describing various aspects of their country and how their country participated in the exploration of America. They present their project to...\n
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\nMesoamerica: The History of Central America \n

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\nYoung scholars examine the role of women in Mesoamerica. They watch segments of the Discovery video \"Mesoamerica: The History of Central America\". After conducting further research pertaining to specific Mayan women, they write...\n
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\nEuropean Explorers of North and South America\n

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\nSixth graders explore the connection between the geography of America and the migration of the Native Americans to the American continents to the future conquering of the continents by the Europeans. They discuss the causes and effects...\n
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\nThe Columbian Exchange: Crash Course History of Science #16\n

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\nBack in 1492, when Columbus sailed the ocean blue, he discovered more than a new world! Part 16 in an ongoing History of Science series explores the Columbian Exchange and other major events in the Spanish colonial period. Viewers learn...\n
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\nExploring Islamic Lands\n

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\nStudents examine the lives of Islamic teens. In this global studies activity, students explore selected Internet sites to discover the attributes of Islam, the cultural traditions of Islam, and information regarding Middle Eastern...\n
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\nExploration of North America\n

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\nFifth graders examine some famous explorers who have helped to discover our country. They discuss explorers from three countries today. They are: Spain, Portugal, and England.\n
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\nStorytelling In America\n

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\nStudents discuss how Washington Irving is considered an important 19th century-American storyteller. They create their own version of a passage from 'The Legend' after listening to the story.\n
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\nEarly Explorers of America\n

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\nFifth graders examine a time line of early American explorers from England, Spain, and France. They trace exploration routes on maps and write reports about early explorers. Students view a laser disc presentation, Land of Opportunity...\n
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\nHaiti: Exploration and Colonization\n

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\nTenth graders discuss what their prior knowledge of the exploration of the Americas/Caribbean and the history of the island of Haiti. They trace Columbus' journey from Spain to Hispaniola and locate Haiti in the Caribbean and read the...\n
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