Learners discover the Age of Exploration by comparing and contrasting the explorations of Zheng He, Christopher Columbus, and Vasco da Gama in this engaging history episode. The narrator discusses who may be considered the greatest mariner of the fifteenth century, as well offers the opportunity for your class members to clearly analyze the objectives and accomplishments of three noteworthy explorers.

Concepts

christopher columbus, explorers, the age of exploration

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Additional Tags

zheng he, christopher columbus, vasco da gama, ming empire, age of exploration, social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Video is well organized by focusing on three explorers and their respective countries
• Easy to supplement with a compare/contrast graphic organizer or writing assignment

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2