3. Student Learning Map

  • Topic:Explorers and the Clash of Cultures
  • Subject(s):Social Studies
  • Days:10
  • Grade(s):5
Key Learning: European knowledge of the world came from stories, inaccurate maps, and exploration.
Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 
In what ways were European misconceptions of the world significant?
   
Concept: European Explorers
Concept: Cultural Impact
Concept:
Lesson Essential Question(s):

What conditions might have led Europeans to explore the unknown? (A)
How would a time line aid in understanding the Age of Exploration? (ET)
How did secondary accounts influence the way different cultures interacted? (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How did the diverse charcteristics of the Native American and European cultures effect their interactions?

(A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):
Additional Information:

(Note: Holidays and Cultural Observances may be taught based on their calendar occurance dates.) --

Field Trip - Polk Museum of Art Ancient Civilizations

www.theholidayzone.com/columbus

www.memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/oct12.html

Nov American Indian Heritage; Dec 29 Wounded Knee

(See Spotlights on Social Studies: PCSB website)

maps, globes, atlas, library books, pictures

graphic organizer: time lines, Trophies reading "Across the Wide Dark Sea"

Resources:

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Acquisition Lesson:

Extending Thinking Lesson:

Vocabulary Report

  • conquistador -
  • diversity -
  • sponsors -
  • interaction -
  • migration -
  • mainland -
  • claim -
  • archaeologist -
  • artifacts -
  • saga -
  • evidence -
  • missionary -
  • trade network -
  • specialize -
  • agriculture -
  • religion -
  • technology -
  • civilization -