Overview of Week 4

The Age of Exploration

 

The Renaissance gave way to the Age of Exploration. This week we we learn about trade, travel & exploration during the 1400s-1600s and some of the famous explorers from that time.

Book-Stack.pngLearning Intentions

  • I will see how trade & travel in the Renaissance paved the way for the Age of Exploration. 
  • I will learn about the reasons explorers went on their voyages and expeditions. 
  • I will complete a short research report on a famous explorer. 

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Target.pngSuccess Criteria

I know I am successful when _________________________________________.

  • I can explain how the Renaissance paved the way for trade, travel, and exploration.
  • I can identify the reasons for exploration.
  • I can use internet resources to complete a short Explorer Report.

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Checkmark.pngTO DO LIST

  • Complete Lessons 1-5.
  • Take the Renaissance Trade, Travel, and Exploration Video Quiz (Lesson 1).
  • Complete the Reasons for Exploration Nearpod Assignment (Lesson 2). 
  • Complete the All About Explorers Assignment (Lesson 3). 
  • Submit your Explorer Report (Lesson 5).