How did the Age of Exploration shape the world, how did the ancient cultures we studied influence exploration, and what lessons can we apply today?
Adaptive Perseverance: Students will tackle complex historical analyses, understanding multiple ways to interpret past events.
Learner’s Mindset: Engaging with history fosters a lifelong quest for knowledge and an openness to new ideas and perspectives.
Critical Thinking: Analyzing the impact of ancient innovations encourages students to view problems from multiple angles and seek deeper insights.
Collaboration: Participating in discussions enhances the ability to work with peers and leverage diverse perspectives for a richer understanding.
Communication: Articulating thoughts in discussions and written analyses helps students convey ideas effectively.
Global Citizenship: Understanding the interconnectedness of ancient civilizations promotes awareness of global cultural and societal development.
Responsibility: Learning about historical impacts encourages students to consider their roles in shaping future societies.
What motivated explorers to venture across the oceans during the Age of Exploration?
Who were some key explorers, and what routes did they take to reach America?
How did the Age of Exploration change the world politically and culturally?
Students can explain key events and figures of the Age of Exploration.
Students can analyze historical maps and routes taken by explorers.
SS:GE:6:2.1 (Geography): Describe the ways in which regions change, e.g., the degradation of the Aral Sea or the westward expansion of the United States. (Themes: C: People, Places and Environment, G: Science, Technology, and Society)
SS:GE:6:1.3 (Geography):Utilize maps, globes, graphs, charts, models, and databases to analyze spatial distributions and patterns, e.g., climate zones, natural resources, or population density. (Themes: C: People, Places and Environment)
SS:GE:6:4.2 (Geography): Know the types and historical patterns of human migration, e.g., ethnic cleansing, overcoming physical barriers, or famine. (Themes: A: Conflict and Cooperation, C: People, Places and Environment, I: Patterns of Social and Political Interaction).
SS:CV:6:1.3 (Civics): Apply criteria for evaluating the effectiveness and fairness of rules and laws at the local, state, or federal levels. (Themes: B: Civic Ideals, Practices, and Engagement, E: Cultural Development, Interaction, and Change)
SS:CV:6:3.2 (Civics): Describe ways in which countries interact with each other culturally, economically, diplomatically, or militarily. (Themes: A: Conflict and Cooperation, E: Cultural Development, Interaction, and Change, F: Global Transformation)
SS:EC:6:3.1 (Economics): Determine the opportunity cost of decisions, e.g., the purchase of an item or the expenditure of time. (Themes: D: Material Wants and Needs)
SS:EC:6:2.1 (Economics): Determine the opportunity cost of decisions, e.g., the purchase of an item or the expenditure of time. (Themes: D: Material Wants and Needs)
SS:WH:6:2 (World History): Analyze significant historical periods and events.
Aligned Outcome: Students will evaluate how ancient civilizations' innovations have impacted future societies.
RI.6.3 (Reading Informational Text): Analyze how a text makes connections among ideas or events.
SL.6.1 (Speaking and Listening): Engage effectively in discussions. Aligned Outcome: Students will participate in discussions to articulate their understanding of ancient civilizations and their technological advancements.
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