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Which subject	History
What topic	Spanish Explorers
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Spanish Explorers

Subject

History

Topic

Spanish Explorers

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 7

Length

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

1. To understand the motivations behind the Spanish exploration of the New World.
2. To identify key Spanish explorers and their contributions.
3. To analyze the impact of Spanish exploration on indigenous populations and global trade.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and computer for presentation
• Printed handouts with key information on Spanish explorers
• Video clips (3-5 minutes each) of notable Spanish explorers
• Worksheets for group activity
• Exit tickets for assessment

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Topic	5 min	Introduce the topic of Spanish explorers, discussing the era of exploration and its significance.
2	Key Explorers Presentation	10 min	Use a PowerPoint presentation to introduce key figures such as Christopher Columbus, Hernán Cortés, and Francisco Pizarro. Each explorer's motivations, achievements, and consequences should be highlighted. Include video clips for engagement.
3	Group Activity	8 min	Divide students into small groups. Provide each group with a worksheet that focuses on a specific explorer. Ask them to answer questions about their explorer's impact on history.
4	Class Discussion	5 min	Reconvene as a class and facilitate a discussion on the key takeaways from the group activity. Encourage students to share insights from their worksheets.
5	Homework Assignment	2 min	Assign students to write a brief essay (1-2 paragraphs) on the explorer they found most interesting and why. Inform them that homework will be checked for completion but will not be presented in class.
6	Exit Ticket	2 min	Distribute exit tickets where students can write one takeaway from the lesson and one question they still have. Collect them before students leave.

Assessment

• Exit tickets will be reviewed to gauge understanding and identify areas needing further attention.
• Homework will be checked for completion but not presented, allowing all students time to express their thoughts in writing.

Standards

This lesson aligns with the national history standards concerning the understanding of historical events, figures, and their impacts on contemporary society.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that discussions remain respectful and inclusive, particularly when addressing the effects of exploration on indigenous populations.
• Be prepared to provide additional resources or support for students who may need help with the group activity or homework assignment.

Lesson script