Lesson 1.4: The Columbian Exchange
Topic 1.4 re-introduces the theme of Geography and the Environment and covers the Columbian Exchange. Students complete a cause and effect chart before analyzing two secondary sources, identifying the authors' claims and evidence. The secondary sources cover the influence of pandemics in the Americas and the influence of the potato on the population of Europe. Students also participate in an interactive retrieval practice activity, covering the knowledge organizer terms from the first three lessons.
This lesson includes:
1. Unit 1 Teacher Guide
2. Slide Deck
3. Student-facing handout
4. Student-Facing Homework Assignment
Topic 1.4 re-introduces the theme of Geography and the Environment and covers the Columbian Exchange. Students complete a cause and effect chart before analyzing two secondary sources, identifying the authors' claims and evidence. The secondary sources cover the influence of pandemics in the Americas and the influence of the potato on the population of Europe. Students also participate in an interactive retrieval practice activity, covering the knowledge organizer terms from the first three lessons.
This lesson includes:
1. Unit 1 Teacher Guide
2. Slide Deck
3. Student-facing handout
4. Student-Facing Homework Assignment
Topic 1.4 re-introduces the theme of Geography and the Environment and covers the Columbian Exchange. Students complete a cause and effect chart before analyzing two secondary sources, identifying the authors' claims and evidence. The secondary sources cover the influence of pandemics in the Americas and the influence of the potato on the population of Europe. Students also participate in an interactive retrieval practice activity, covering the knowledge organizer terms from the first three lessons.
This lesson includes:
1. Unit 1 Teacher Guide
2. Slide Deck
3. Student-facing handout
4. Student-Facing Homework Assignment