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Christopher Columbus, Entrepreneur? Queen Isabella, Venture Capitalist?

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What did it take to embark on a journey to unknown lands? Perhaps ambition, but also money! Christopher Columbus had to approach more than one European monarch for financing before he could sail the ocean blue. A read-along play and guided reading help young economists examine the roles financing, risk, and profit played in Columbus's plans. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Ask learners to examine the role entrepreneurship played in Christopher Columbus's voyages
  • Use the included reading and comprehension questions to help pupils understand key economic terms related to entrepreneurship
Classroom Considerations
  • 18th of 23 lessons from the Council for Economic Education exploring middle school world history
  • Lesson presumes the class has background information on Spain's Reconquista
Pros
  • Reading is ready to use with comprehension questions
  • Role play is engaging for young scholars
Cons

Common Core