Columbian Exchange Mini Simulation

Learn by doing! Learn by FEELING! In this Mini Simulation, students will interact with each other by trading goods and having events happen to them as they occurred in the Columbian Exchange. Students will go through 6 rounds of events while the teacher leads with a colorful, eye catching power point. Best part for teachers: This lesson takes just 1 class period including finishing the included exit ticket.

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Topic for each round:

Round 1:

Are you better off because of your trades? Explain.

Round 2:

Are you better off because of your trades? Explain.

Round 3:

What was the impact of disease on Native Americans?

Round 4:

What was the impact of your food (s)?

Round 5:

What was the impact of rats on the New World?

Round 6:

How did the Columbian Exchange affect slavery?

 What is in this lesson Kit?

CLEAR TEACHER INSTRUCTIONS

Trading cards

Student Processing Sheet

Power Point with clear student expectations

Exit Ticket