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Statues of Christopher Columbus InteractiveStatues of Christopher Columbus Interactive
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Activities & Projects
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Internet Access
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Statues of Christopher Columbus

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This Statues of Christopher Columbus interactive also includes:
  • Student Activity
  • Christopher Columbus Monument, Pueblo, CO
  • Columbus Fountain, Washington, DC
  • Columbus Statue, Providence, RI
  • Statue of Christopher Columbus, Chicago, IL
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Scholars compare statues of Columbus and discuss how each memorial captures his personality. Academics also complete a worksheet and discuss how some people have called to remove statues honoring Columbus. 

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Concepts

american history, america, americans with disabilities act, early american history, christopher columbus, traveling, early explorers, european explorers, european exploration, explorers, spanish exploration, ocean exploration, memorials, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, photograph analysis, image analysis

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners draw a statue of Christopher Columbus
  • Discuss how public opinion has changed regarding Christopher Columbus's accomplishments 

Classroom Considerations

  • Must have Internet access for the activity 

Pros

  • The resource is great for remote learning
  • Activity is great to use as a wrap-up of the Age of Exploration 

Cons

  • None

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