SS10.5.4

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 5

Students know:

The economic and cultural impacts on European society and American Indians by European exploration during the Age of Discovery.
The significant early patrons and explorers.
The development and impact of the Columbian Exchange.

Students are able to:

Identify the geography of North America.
Discuss the discoveries of Columbus and the exploration and conquests of Pizarro and Cortes.
Explain the economic and cultural impact of European exploration during the Age of Discovery upon European society and American Indians.
Identify significant early European patrons, explorers, and their country of origin.
Locate significant early European settlements in the New World.
Map the Columbian exchange.
Explain how science, technology, and economic factors have developed, changed and affected societies throughout history.
Explain how religious and philosophical ideas have been powerful forces throughout history.