9th Grade Columbian Exchange Presentations

Investigate the causes and effects of the Columbian Exchange, with an emphasis on cultural diffusion and its global impact. Learners will explore historical events, examining long-term effects while developing analytical skills to assess socio-cultural changes resulting from this exchange.

Examine the transformation of societies through the Columbian Exchange by analyzing the trade of goods and the spread of diseases. Develop the ability to assess its extensive cultural and economic impacts.

Explore how the Columbian Exchange transformed global history through trade, disease, and cultural shifts, with a focus on its impact on continents like Africa and the Americas. Understand the exchange's effects on economies, societies, and environments, fostering the development of critical thinking and analytical skills in assessing historical events and their consequences.

Explore the key instruments and terminology from the Age of Exploration, analyzing their significant roles in shaping global connectivity and trade dynamics. Investigate how navigational tools like the astrolabe, compass, and sextant enabled explorers to traverse unknown territories, thereby facilitating cultural exchanges and the globalization of economic networks. Build an understanding of how these advancements in maritime technology and exploration not only transformed trade routes but also laid the foundation for the interconnected world we know today.