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Learning Targets
•What do you know/think about Christopher Columbus?
I can define the Columbian Exchange and explain its importance
Journal:
US Geography Quiz
•Sept 9th/10th
• Study the 50 states
• http://www.jetpunk.com/quizzes/map-quiz-us-states.php
Primary Document
•A source of information that was created during the period of study
Examples• Diary• A newspaper article from the 1800’s
Secondary Document
•A source of information produced after the event, period or issue has passed
Examples• Text books
Christopher Columbus
• Born in Italy in 1451• In 1492, Columbus attempted to find a faster way to sail to India• Landed in the Americas (present-day Bahamas)• But, did he “discover” the Americas?
Well then, what did Columbus do?
The voyage of Christopher Columbus…
1. Paved the way for future exploration and colonization of the Americas
2. Brought about Columbian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange
The widespread exchange of animals, plants, culture, diseases, and ideas between the Old World and the New World
The Columbian Exchange
• In your groups:•Make a list of ALL the foods you have eaten within the last 24-48 hours.•Figure out where each of the items on your list originated•New World? Or Old World?
The Columbian Exchange
• In your groups:•Figure out where each of the following originated• Influenza•The Common Cold•Syphilis
The Columbian Exchange and YOU
•What are some of the lasting impacts of the Columbian Exchange?•How has the Columbian Exchange impacted you???
Learning Targets
• Fill out the rest of your Learning Targets Worksheet
• Turn it in to the basket when you are done
• Sit back at your seats!