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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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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