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The Age of Exploration and Global Journeys

2nd Grade · Social Studies · US-WV-SS

9 lessons

Goal

Chronologically trace major world explorers, determine European motives, and analyze the worldwide consequences of exploration.

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Learning standards covered

us-wvSS.3.22West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All ages

Determine the causes and effects of European exploration. • Chronologically organize major explorers and determine the reasons for their journeys (e.g., Marco Polo, Amerigo Vespucci, Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, Hernando Cortes, Balboa, Ponce de Leon, Sir Walter Raleigh, etc.). • Investigate the motives for exploration by the various European nations (e.g., England, Spain, France, Portugal, etc.). • Determine the information the explorers gained from their journeys. • Explain the impact of the explorers’ travels on Native Americans and the world.