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Mr. Martinson Lesson 11 European Explore the East World History, 11th Grade Lesson Plan

I. OBJECTIVE: Students will examine reasons for European Exploration in order to create a timeline. -Bartolomeu Dias  -Prince Henry   -Vasco de Gama   -Treaty of Tordesillas   -Dutch East India Company    II. WARMUP: p. 94 What are the dangers and advantages of Sailing in UNKNOWN WATERS? III. Introductory: Reasons for exploration:  __GOD, GLORY, GOLD__   GOD: Bartolomeu Dias "To serve God and give light to those in darkness" Christianize the world   GLORY: gain fame, honor, land for queen/king   GOLD: get rich, gold, spices (pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon)    2. WHAT NEW TECHNOLOGIES MADE EXPLORATION POSSIBLE? a. compass  b. sextant/astrolabe= measure latitude and longitude   c. CARAVEL     HARDTACK      IV. GUIDED: "Portugal Leads the Way" Create a timeline of events. V. INDEPENDENT: READ page 98-101 and fill in the events in the timeline. VII. ASSESSMENT: Write a letter to the Editor about the TREATY of TORDESILLAS. Explain what it accomplished, who was involved and whether it was a good idea or not. What does the Treaty of Tordesillas tell you about how Europeans viewed non-European lands? VIII. CLOSURE: Which sailing innovation was the most important?



III. Instruction: Read Page 95

IV. Guided: 96-97.

Early Discoverers the Age of Discovery V. Independent: 99-101

VI. Assessment: Draw a map of one of the trade routes.

What country developed sailing innovation in 15th century.

Why was pepper so valuable? (1/5)

What role did religion play?

VII. Closure: Video: