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Which subject	History
What topic	Age of exploration
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Age of Exploration

Subject

History

Topic

Age of Exploration

Grade Level

Grade 7

Age Group

12-13 years old

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the US History Curriculum focusing on the Age of Exploration, including the motivations, key figures, and consequences of exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries.

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify key figures of the Age of Exploration.
• Students will understand the motivations behind exploration, such as trade, expansion, and religion.
• Students will analyze the effects of exploration on indigenous populations and global trade.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (for images or video clips)
• Handouts with a timeline of exploration events
• World map
• Exit tickets for assessment

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the Age of Exploration. Ask students about their prior knowledge and perceptions.
2	Key Figures	10	Present key figures (e.g., Columbus, Magellan, Vasco da Gama). Discuss their contributions and journeys. Show images and maps.
3	Motivations for Exploration	5	Discuss the main motivations: wealth, religious conversion, and curiosity. Use examples to illustrate.
4	Effects of Exploration	5	Analyze the impact on indigenous populations and global trade connections. Facilitate a brief discussion.
5	Homework Assignment & Closure	5	Distribute homework assignment: a short essay on a chosen explorer. Summarize the lesson and collect exit tickets for feedback.

Homework

• Write a short essay (1-2 paragraphs) on one of the explorers discussed in class. Focus on their motivations for exploration and one significant impact of their journey.

Assessment

• Students will complete exit tickets reflecting on what they learned today.
• Homework will be collected and graded without presentations to facilitate a comfortable environment for all students.

Additional Notes

• Encourage students to ask questions throughout the lesson to keep engagement high.
• Be prepared to provide additional resources for students who may want to learn more about certain figures.

Lesson script