Exploration Encounters
Grade 5th Grade · Social Studies · 40 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe the interactions between Europeans, Native Americans, and Africans during the Age of Exploration.
Warm-Up Video
Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel · 9:29
Columbian Exchange and Effects of Exploration - Early U.S. History for Kids
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Columbian Exchange refers to the transfer of plants, animals, cultures, and ideas between the Americas and Europe.
- 2
Deadly diseases brought by European explorers caused the deaths of up to 95 percent of Native Americans.
- 3
Crops such as potatoes, corn, and tomatoes that were originally grown in the Americas greatly increased the world’s food supply.
Practice Questions
5 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe one negative and one positive interaction that occurred between Europeans, Native Americans, and Africans during the Age of Exploration.”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
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