HIS 6. The Renaissance in Europe introduced revolutionary ideas, leading to cultural, scientific and social changes.
GEO 15. Improvements in transportation, communication and technology have facilitated cultural diffusion among peoples around the world. ECO 19. Individuals, governments and businesses must analyze costs and benefits when making economic decisions. A cost- benefit analysis consists of determining the potential costs and benefits of an action and then balancing the costs against the benefits. |
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Notes Activity - Beginning of Exploration
Task 1 - Eve of Exploration
Use the reading to help you fill in the first portion of your notes sheet about the beginning of the Age of Discovery.
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Task 2 - Famous Explorers
Use the links below or do your own Google Search to find information about the accomplishments, discoveries and dates of the explorers on your notes sheet!
Socrative Notes Check
Video - Age of Exploration Overview
Impacts of Exploration Activities
This video goes with Impact 1 - Columbian Exchange in your Stations Activity Packet.
Age of Exploration/Discovery Games and Activities
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Find all the words before the time runs out! Play concentration. matching, and word search games about the explorers.
Brush up on your Geography of the world with these fun games! Can you survive living in the colony of Jamestown? See just how good of a sea captain you are!
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Find out where the foods you love to eat came from! This game is based on foods exchanged in the Columbian Exchange.
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You are a British merchant and must journey around the world to find goods that you can bring back to England and make a profit on!
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Learn more about exploration during the Tudor period of history and complete activities.
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