This week we are finishing up our explorer presentations and comparisons. Then, we are going back to our original discussion from the beginning of the unit: how do we determine if someone is an explorer or a colonizer? Students will write a RACES response answering if they think French and Spanish colonizers should be considered explorers or colonizers. Then, we will have a small class debate!

 

We will then transition into learning about the Columbian Exchange! Students will learn about trade routes, trading resources, and maps!