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SPATIAL DIFFUSION: How do ideas, products, technology, and culture spread?. WG.1.B Trace the spatial diffusion of phenomena SUCH AS the Columbian Exchange or the diffusion of American popular culture and describe the effects on regions of contact [READINESS STANDARD]
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SPATIAL DIFFUSION: How do ideas, products, technology, and culture spread? WG.1.B Trace the spatial diffusion of phenomena SUCH AS the Columbian Exchange or the diffusion of American popular culture and describe the effects on regions of contact [READINESS STANDARD] YSLETA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SOCIAL STUDIES INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM
McDonald’s originates in the United States Saudi Arabian citizens travel to the United States. McDonald’s becomes established in Middle East. Another hint…
McDonald’s originates in the United States Saudi Arabian citizens travel to the United States. McDonald’s becomes established in Middle East. This is called “spatial diffusion”
McDonald’s originates in the United States Saudi Arabian citizens travel to the United States. McDonald’s becomes established in Middle East. Use the word wall to describe “spatial diffusion.”
Chocolate originates in Latin America Columbus travels from Europe to the Americas Dutch chocolate process makes chocolate the most popular treat in Europe and America. Here’s another example
Corn originates in Latin America Columbus travels from Europe to the Americas Kellogg’s International sells Corn Flakes world wide. And another …
And another … Small pox originates in Egypt and travels to Europe. Columbus travels from Europe to the Americas Small pox kills 80-90% of Native Americans exposed.
And another … Slavery originates in Africa, moves to Europe through trade. Columbus travels from Europe to the Americas Slavery becomes embedded in agricultural practices in Caribbean and North America.
McDonald’s originates in the United States Saudi Arabian citizens travel to the United States. McDonald’s becomes established in Middle East. How would you describe “McDonald’s” in this example of spatial diffusion? • Idea • Product • Culture • Technology • Innovation • Language • Contagion
The Columbian Exchange occurred among Africa, Latin America, North America and Europe. What is a lasting effect on Latin America from this exchange? F Europe left no lasting influence in the area. G Slavery is still on plantations. H New products came from Africa that are still used today. J African cultural influence is evident today. How has the 2000 year-old route called the Silk Road affected the region of East Asia over time? A It has caused lasting environmental damage. B It has become the border of several East Asia nations. C It has led to the collapse of many early Chinese dynasties. D It has permitted a significant exchange of culture and goods. Which can you answer now, and which do you need a hint?
The slave trade during the 16th and 17th centuries caused A continuous conflict between African kingdoms and European traders B a great increase in wealth among east African kingdoms C African slaves to be sold primarily in China D the diffusion of cultures between at least three continents Which can you answer now, and which do you need a hint?
Talk to each other, and then talk to me… • WG.1.B trace the spatial diffusion of phenomena SUCH AS the Columbian Exchange or the diffusion of American popular culture and describe the effects on regions of contact. • How do ideas, products, technology, and culture spread?
Resources • http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/socst/grade3/geograph.html