The voyage of Christopher Columbus
Key terms:
Expedition
Colony
Columbian Exchange
Bahama Islands
West Indies
Christopher Columbus:
- He was born in 1451 in Genoa, Italy and died in 1504.
- He was an explorer from Spain.
- He is known for discovering the Americas
- He was on a voyage to discover the Indies not the Americas
The Taino:
- THe land that Columbus discovered was an island called Guanahani
- The island was inhabited by a group of people known as the Taino
Funding the Expedition:
- Expedition: a journey made for a special purpose
- Columbus spoke to King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella about his plan
- He convinced them that he can find a cheaper and quicker way to the Indies
- Three ships: the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria
Columbian Exchange: Columbus broght over settlers, animals, and supplies
teaching methods:
Web organizers (Columbus web)
Columbian Exchange Posterboard (thinking caps)
I really enjoyed watching Group 2's direct instruction. It was structured and organized.I also liked their activities that they did. I really like that you had a slide with key terms so students know what they were supposed to focus on.
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