Lesson Plan

The Great Age of Exploration (1400-1550)

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Delve into the Age of Exploration with this activity-packed resource! Complete with a pre-test, discussion questions and quiz for a 30-minute video on the period, map activities, timeline of discoveries, vocabulary, etc. this is a goldmine for ideas and activities associated with exploration in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Classroom Considerations

Lesson is meant to accompany a viewing of the documentary The Great Age of Exploration (1400-1550)

Pros
  • Includes all instructional materials, including pre-test, discussion questions, answer keys, vocabulary activities, etc.
  • Wide variety of resources and opportunity for differentiated instruction
Cons
  • May be difficult at first to sort through materials in document