American Indians and Age of Exploration Study Guide and Unit Packet
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Learning Objective
Students will apply social science skills to understand the cultural and economic interactions between Europeans and American Indians that led to conflict and cooperation.
Description
This thorough packet on the Age of Exploration and American Indian groups in US History is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for the unit!
The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of a US History unit on American Indian groups and European Exploration as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit!
It starts off with a short introductory reading on American Indians and European Exploration, followed by the standards-based essential questions, then pages dedicated to each of the following:
- Vocabulary
- Geography
- People to Know
- A Timeline of the Age of Exploration
- Key Concepts
- Visual Literacy
Content covered includes the major American Indian groups in each region, the arrival of Columbus, Iroquois Confederacy and Great Law of Peace, routes of European explorers, and much more!
There are engaging analysis questions throughout the packet so that students are not just copying information, but thinking about the key concepts. Pages feature primary source excerpts and quotes, images for students to analyze, mapping to help improve geography skills, and more. It can be split up and used as worksheets or as a complete packet!
Also included is an editable Google Docs version of the entire packet. This version features links to great online sources and is perfect for those of you who have gone paperless or use Google Classroom. A link to online readings to use with the printed version is included as well!
All the major people, conflicts, and events of this period in US History are covered in this packet. It's the perfect resource to use throughout your unit to keep your students focused on what they need to know!
A complete answer key is also included for your convenience.
This resource can also be downloaded as part of my complete Age of Exploration Unit Plan Bundle.
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