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 periodAuthor
Michael
Baron
Standards
9: The characteristics, distribution and migration of human populationsTeacher Instructions
BaronColumbusT.pdf
(161.12 KB)
Student Materials
BaronColumbusS.pdf
(133.92 KB)
BeringBridge.mov
(3.8 MB)