Understanding Mercantilism in History

Understanding Mercantilism in History

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial focuses on teaching the concept of mercantilism, a crucial idea in history education. The instructor uses a hands-on approach with post-it notes to help students develop their understanding of mercantilism through a series of steps. Students write initial definitions, refine them with hints from media like Pocahontas, and finally create a class definition. The lesson emphasizes the importance of mercantilism in history and encourages active participation and movement in the classroom.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the lesson discussed in the video?

Mercantilism

World War II

The Industrial Revolution

The Renaissance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool does the teacher use to help students define mercantilism?

Flashcards

Post-it notes

Worksheets

Textbooks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the first activity, what are students asked to do with the word 'mercantilism'?

Draw a picture

Write a definition

Create a poem

Make a presentation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the source of the second hint provided to students?

A documentary

A history textbook

A scene from Pocahontas

A newspaper article

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do students do after watching the Pocahontas clip?

Write a new definition

Discuss in pairs

Answer a quiz

Write a summary

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final hint used to help students understand mercantilism?

A song

A lecture

A cartoon

A historical document

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are students encouraged to do with the final definition of mercantilism?

Create a poster

Share it with a friend

Add it to their notebook

Memorize it

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