The Impacts of Transition in Europe

TERM 2 -Unit 3
Moral Social and
Cultural Studies
LESSON - 3
 Learning Objectives 2 min

• understand the social and economic causes of the

Age of Discovery
• discuss the impact of the Age of Discovery on
European society
• consider the fairness of exploiting the resources
of another country Write the
LOB in
Notebook
 New Terms
NB Work

 to journey
 curiosity
 warfare
 sophisticated
 colony 5min
 Starter
Stage 1 Activity

What kind of things do you think

people discovered during the Age of
Discovery? Write your ideas in the
circles next to the picture.

ACP’s –
Linking and connection finding
 Starter
Stage 1 ANSWER:
Activity

STUDENTS ANSWERS

ACP’s –
Linking and connection finding
 Main Teaching 5 Mins

Stage 2 THE AGE OF DISCOVERY : INTRODUCTION

 Main Teaching 5 Mins

Stage 2 THE AGE OF DISCOVERY : INTRODUCTION

 Practice Task - 1 5 Mins
Stage 3

MATCH THE FOLLOWING

Medieval maps were not very accurate. This made them curious about exploring new lands.

The Renaissance was a period of innovation and This led to a new, more stable banking system.
creativity.

Trade routes expanded and trade increased. During this time, there were many new inventions and
discoveries.

The European economy grew stronger. Europe became a global power.

People heard stories about mysterious places. The Age of Discovery changed this
 Practice Task - 1 5 Mins
Stage 2

MATCH THE FOLLOWING - ANSWERS

Medieval maps were not very accurate. This made them curious about exploring new
lands.

The Renaissance was a period of innovation and This led to a new, more stable banking system.
creativity.

Trade routes expanded and trade increased. During this time, there were many new inventions
and discoveries.

The European economy grew stronger. Europe became a global power.

People heard stories about mysterious places. The Age of Discovery changed this
 Stage 4
Practice Task - 2
some important explorers from the Age of NB Work
Discovery.

Christopher Columbus Ferdinand Magellan Marco Polo

From : From : From :

Sailed To: Sailed To: Sailed To:

 Stage 4
Practice Task - 2
some important explorers from the Age of NB Work
Discovery - Answers

Christopher Columbus Ferdinand Magellan Marco Polo

From : Spain From : Spain From : Italy

Cuba Philippines China

Sailed To: Sailed To: Sailed To:
 Stage 5
Practice Task - 3
NB Work
MAP WORK

Mark the following

places on the map
explored by the
Europeans

1. GREENLAND
2. CANADA
3. SOUTH AMERICA
4. SOUTH AFRICA
5. CHINA
6. PHILIPPINES
 Stage 5
Practice Task - 3
NB Work
MAP WORK - ANSWERS

1. GREENLAND
2. CANADA
3. SOUTH AMERICA
4. SOUTH AFRICA
5. CHINA
6. PHILIPPINES
 Stage 6 NB Work
Plenary

European explorers travelled to different countries and took resources,

sometimes by trade and sometimes by force. Which way do you think is
better? Write three points.
 NB Work
Stage 6
Answers

Historians generally recognize three motives for European

exploration and colonization in the New World: God, gold, and glory.
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