Lesson plan

In the Wake of Columbus: The Decline of the Indigenous Peoples


GeoHistory GeoLiteracy GeoSTEM

Description

This lesson graphically shows the dramatic population decline of Indigenous peoples following the arrival of Europeans in the Americas and examines possible causes for this decline.

Duration

1 class period

Author

Michael
Baron

Standards

9: The characteristics, distribution and migration of human populations

Teacher Instructions

BaronColumbusT.pdf (161.12 KB)

Student Materials

BaronColumbusS.pdf (133.92 KB)
BeringBridge.mov (3.8 MB)

Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners

Supplemental Files