Unit 1: Age of Exploration

Why? Why? Why?

We explore through relationships We explore through travel We explore through learning

Main Goal (Theme)

Sub Goal Why do we explore? Sub Goal

Setting (where and when): Resolution and Impact:
Human motivation
Afro-Eurasia, Medieval Trade, European advantage
(now and then)
Crusades Renaissance Columbian Exchange

Sub Goal Sub Goal Sub Goal

Characters Problem or Conflict: Plot or Text Structure:
Royal sponsors, explorers, Demand for spices Technology, Exploration
merchants, conquistadors Ottoman Empire

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Who How
Class Action and communication:
mapping

Who How
Class Solutions and plan:
our neighborhoods
Timeline

Who How
Teacher Sources and evidence: experience,
primary and secondary sources

Who How
Teacher Problem and disciplinary methods
Geography and Economics

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