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ms.elbadaly@gmail Global History II Day 62 Topic: Age of Exploration

ms.elbadaly@gmail.com Global History II Day 62 Topic: Age of Exploration Date: Thursday May 16, 2013 Aim: How did the European desire for spices change the world? Do Now : What items does an explorer need for their voyage?

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ms.elbadaly@gmail Global History II Day 62 Topic: Age of Exploration

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  1. ms.elbadaly@gmail.com Global History II Day 62 Topic: Age of Exploration Date: Thursday May 16, 2013 Aim: How did the European desire for spices change the world? Do Now: What items does an explorer need for their voyage? Take out your outlines. Make sure so far you have: turned in all outlines through hw#3, turned in your DBQ, taken the test & completed hw#4. NYSS: 2&3; CCLS: R 2-4 &10, W 4,9&10 . Know: reasons why Europeans wanted to explore Understand: the need for spices, the know how, items needed, skills for exploration Do: Students will work with their groups to create a portrait in words based on the European explorers.

  2. Aim: How did the European desire for spices change the world? I. EUROPEAN AGE OF EXPLORATION A. As Europe’s population recovered from the Black Death, the demand for trade goods grew. B. Europeans wanted spices. C. European merchants wanted to gain direct access to the riches of Asia. D. Some voyagers still wanted to crusade against the Muslims. E. Others were inspired by the Renaissance spirit to learn about distant lands.

  3. Why did Europeans want these spices? Aim: How did the European desire for spices change the world? Valuable spices: cinnamon, cloves, salt & pepper a) Used for seasoning, preserve food, perfume, medicine

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  5. Aim: How did the European desire for spices change the world? II.Toolsof Ocean Navigation A. Astrolabe 1. This device was used to measure the angles of the sun and stars above the horizon. It was difficult to use accurately in rough seas. B. Caravel  1. This ship combined the square sails of European vessels with the lateen (triangular) sails of their Arab counterparts. 2. The new rigging made it easier to sail across and into the wind. C. Cartography 1. Map making for better sea charts

  6. Aim: How did the European desire for spices change the world?

  7. Group Activity Assignment • Each group will create a portrait in words based on their assigned explorer. (demonstration to follow) • Each group will include a map showing routes to the place(s) their assigned explorer traveled. (copies of maps • will be provided for you to draw routes) • 3. Each group will use their outline to help fill in their in portraits. • 4. Each group will place their portrait, map and any other • information on chart paper when complete. • 5. Group presentations and class discussion to follow. Aim: How did the European desire for spices change the world?

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  9. How did the European desire for spices change the world? Aim: Why would people explore the world?

  10. Aim: Why would people explore the world? • How did the European desire for spices change the world?

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