Explore! the Why, How, and Who of European Exploration in the Age of Exploration
In this 4-week world history course, we will learn which European nations led the way to explore Africa, Asia, and the Americas during the Age of Exploration, 1500-1600s.
Kim Guthriegabs M. Ed
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4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this 4-week world history course, we will learn which five European nations led the way to explore the world during the Age of Exploration. Each week we work to answer the following questions: Why did it take until the 1500-the 1600s for Europeans to explore across the oceans? Who was investing in exploration and mapping the seas and continents? What was happening in Asia and Oceania during this time? What was happening in Africa and the Americas at this time? Week 1: Technology needs and motivation for exploration- why it occurred in the 1500s-1600s. Week 2: Which nations led the Age of Exploration and why? (England, France, The Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain) Week 3: Exploration in Asia and Oceania- causes and effects Week 4: Exploration in Africa and the Americas- causes and effects Maps are used throughout these lessons to illustrate the geography of the areas/nations that we are discussing. Students will sequence the timeline of events in Africa, the Americas, and Asia. This class is taught on the Zoom platform using visual slides, guided notes, and short video clips. Learners will be provided with guided notes for use throughout the lesson. I encourage questions and discussions, as they arise during class. Each week's lesson will include review games to be completed after class. We will look at the economic, social, and political causes and effects of exploration on Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Learners will answer the essential question, "Did exploration have the same effect in different regions of the world?"
Learning Goals
Trace the origins of exploration and trade during this time period.
Describe the response of Indigenous people to European exploration in the Americas.
Describe the motives of European nations to explore new lands.
Explore the motives for an isolationist policy in Asia.
Examine European motives for trade in Africa.
Explain the Triangular Trade Routes
Explain the Columbian Exchange
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Parental Guidance
Weapons were the main technology that allowed Europeans to overpower other nations and peoples. I will not show graphic images during the classes or on any handouts. The historical fact that Europeans killed many people in Africa, Asia, and the Americas as they explored will be discussed. The spreading of Christianity is a key motivating factor of exploration. Students are provided the fact that this became a conflict in some non-Christian nations. No religious group is portrayed as good or bad. Discussion is focused on the causes and effects based on facts.
I supply direct links for learners to use the Kahoot! and Blooket review games as a way to review between lessons. These games do not require learners to enter any personal information. The links are provided via the classroom page each week. They are only sent to the enrolled learners in the current section and expire after the section ends.
Supply List
Notebook, blank paper, pencils, and colored pencils Map handouts
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Kahoot!
- Blooket.com
Sources
Exploration.marinersmuseum.org
ThoughtCo
famous-explorers.com
Bradshaw Foundation
National Geographic
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Teacher expertise and credentials
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Southern Wesleyan
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Limestone University
I am a highly-qualified and licensed teacher in history for grades elementary through grade 9. I have taught both history and science in a public school classroom for over 15 years. I was the lead history teacher for my school. I have presented at both local and state social studies teacher conferences. I love to travel and always travel with the purpose of exploring the history of an area.
In order for people to understand current events, we must make the effort to look at the difficult stories of the past. I believe it is only in looking to our past can we understand today. This class allows for discussion and reflection of the actions that people took over 400 years ago. The class will teach the causes and effects of exploration. The goal is not to demonize or glorify any group or groups, but to have an understanding of events. Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-6 learners per class
