1. Agenda To Get: To Do: Handout from back shelf
Illustrated Dictionary from last class
To Do:
Opener
Pictoword: Exploration
Explores
Mapping Routes
Exit Slip

2. Today in history…10/12/1492

3. Opener Activity: Pictoword – 15 minutes color is REQUIRED!
Objective: To create a symbolic representation of words or phrases that show their meaning.
You will create a pictoword on your Illustrated Dictionary using Exploration. Below is an example using the Romantic Art Period.
Example:

7. The Three G’s: God, Gold, and Glory
As European powers grew, the quest to expand their empire came from three main sources:
God
Glory
Gold

8. GOD
Europeans sent out missionaries to convert the “savages” to Christianity.
Cortes: “natives (should be) introduced to the holy Catholic Faith”
Converting the “heathen” was a motive for international exploration and domination

9. GOLD
European explorers were interested in finding goods (spices, natural resources, etc.) that they could take back to Europe and sell.
Find precious metals. Gold always popular; silver becoming a hot commodity

10. GLORY
European explorers wanted to claim land for their supporting country and then receive a hero’s welcome when they returned from their voyage.
Fame: go where no man (European) had gone before

11. Research: The Explorers
Objective:
To gain an understanding of the leading explorers from Spain and Portugal
Assignment
Your table is your group of six, share materials
Using the provided handouts; fill in the chart where appropriate
Answer the following questions:
1) Summarize life story.
2) Describe voyage of exploration:
A) Where did he go?
B) Why did he go there?
C) What was this individual’s impact on the region?
3) What was this individual’s lasting legacy?
Time allotted: 24 minutes (four minutes each slide)

12. Research: The Explorers
Objective:
To gain an understanding of the leading explorers from Spain and Portugal
Assignment
Create an image of the explorer (use your nifty phones to look them up!)
Answer the following questions:
1) Summarize life story.
2) Describe voyage of exploration:
A) Where did he go?
B) Why did he go there?
C) What was this individual’s impact on the region?
3) What was this individual’s lasting legacy?
Time allotted: 20 minutes

13. Explorer
Prince Henry the Navigator
Life Story
Portuguese Prince; financially supported exploration (patron)
Where did he go? Why?
Nowhere, he hired others to explore for him
Impact on region
“opened” Africa for European trade and exploration/exploitation
Legacy
First to explore coast of Africa below 27 degrees latitude
Became involved in slave trade in 1441

14. Explorer
Vasco de Gama
Life Story
Portuguese nobleman
Where did he go? Why?
India, open trade via sea routes, 1498
Impact on region
“opened” east Africa to trade and India
Legacy
sailed around Africa (Cape of Good Hope)

16. Explorer
Ferdinand Magellan –
Life Story
Portuguese explorer, died proving the world was round
Where did he go? Why?
Sailed WEST across Atlantic to find a route to the Spice Islands, discovered the Strait of Magellan
Impact on region
New trade routes
Legacy
First European to cross the Pacific ocean
Proved that world could be circled by sea
(3 years! Only 18 of 270 returned)

17. Explorer
Columbus
Life Story
Italian, sailed for Spain
Where did he go? Why?
Sailed WEST on the Atlantic to find a new route to Asia for trade
Impact on region
“opened” and “discovered” a new continent
Legacy
knowledge of the New World created new trade, settlements and spread of religion and ideas, many natives died as a result

18. Explorer
Amerigo Vespucci
Life Story
Italian-born merchant and explorer
Where did he go? Why?
took part in early voyages to the New World on behalf of Spain
Impact on region
people realized that the New World was an unknown continent (to Europeans)
Legacy
the Americas are named after him

19. Explorer
John Cabot
Life Story
Italian explorer (Giovanni Caboto)
Where did he go? Why?
claimed land in Canada—mistaking it for Asia
Impact on region
“opened” northern parts of the New World to trade and European influence
Legacy
made region of North America part of the English Crown

20. European Voyages of Discovery
Mapping Exploration
Using page 121 in your text map the routes of famous explorers on your illustrated dictionary; turn in when completed.
European Voyages of Discovery

21. Exit Slip
Name two inventions that allowed European explores to REACH the New World.
What three things influenced European explores to RETURN to the New World?
What two countries led the way in the Age of Exploration?
What was the new currency that dominated world economies during this period?
Which explorer do you think had the greatest impact on the New World?

22. Research: The Explorers Carousel
Objective:
To gain an understanding of the leading explorers from Spain and Portugal
Assignment
Travel around to the different “heads” of your classmates and complete your explorer chart
Time allotted: 10 minutes

23. Explorer Summary Prince Henry: De Gama: Magellan: Vespucci: Cabot:
Portuguese Prince who financially supported exploration
De Gama:
Portuguese explorer who sailed around Africa (Cape of Good Hope) to reach India
Magellan:
Portuguese explorer who discovered the Strait of Magellan and became the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean
Vespucci:
An Italian-born merchant and explorer who took part in early voyages to the New World on behalf of Spain. America is named after him.
Cabot:
An Italian explorer who claimed land in Canada—mistaking it for Asia—for King Henry VII of England

24. Exit Slip A new perspective on Columbus?
On the handout provided, complete the following questions:
1) Summarize the document you read on Columbus in four complete, well-developed sentences.
2) Describe the perspective used in this document.
3) What is your opinion? What version of Columbus’ story do you feel is the most accurate? Support your opinion with three facts from the article.

25. Exit Slip
Identify the country of origin, area of exploration, and lasting impact of the following individuals:
Cabot
Columbus
Magellan
Prince Henry
De Gama
Vespucci

26. Exit Slip On the back of your chart, answer the following questions:
1) What was the new currency that dominated world economies during this period?
2) Why did European empires explore during this period?
3) Name three improvements in technology that allowed Europe to expand beyond their borders.
Homework: First and Second page of your illustrated dictionary is due next class!