Tag: new world

Colonial America, Colonization & Settlement, Podcast

How to Teach About Christopher Columbus and the Columbian Exchange

Watch or listen to the video below to see how I use a class quiz, videos, sorting activity, and “Fakebook” assignment to teach my students about Columbus and the Columbian exchange. Download all of the freebies HERE and see links for other things below.

Mega-Download of Columbian Exchange and Columbus Freebies

Whiteboard Clipboards 6 pack on Amazon

Whiteboard Clipboards 30 pack on Amazon (I haven’t tried this brand, so I can’t vouch for quality.)

 

Colonial America, Videos

Great Christopher Columbus Video

I came across this video on Christopher Columbus that I think is very balanced. It acknowledges the fact that he treated the native people brutally but also acknowledges that, for better or worse, his actions still changed the world. It would be great to use as a summary after you have covered notes on Columbus or as a review at the beginning of class the day after you have covered Columbus.

By the way, I’ve got a Christmas freebie coming soon! Check the blog later this week or first part of next week!

 

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