1. 19 September 2014
Do now: Write a min. of 4 full lines explaining why the United States celebrates Columbus Day.
Today, I will be able to define the Columbian Exchange. I will begin to fill in an organizer to help me on my first writing assignment. I will begin independent research on the following topic: Did the Columbian Exchange enrich or harm the world?
Show me assignments that were not done in time to receive a check-minus.
Complete the organizer by using the reading
Writing assignment is due next Thursday 25 September 2014

3. Discussion pts
Explain the Viking interaction with the ppl of the Arctic and Subarctic regions.
Why is there little discussion of Asian and European contact with the Americas prior to 1492?
What is eurocentrism? Define racism: Provide evidence to support the following claim: Many of the early European explorers were racist.
Old World vs. New World
Cultural Diffusion: The blending of cultural practices/values from one group to another group.

4. Read pgs. 52-55 Underline important information.
Write questions in the margins if you don’t understand a concept or you find something interesting.
Box or circle key vocab (doesn’t have to be bold words, also can include words you don’t know.)

5. Essay Topic
Did the Columbian Exchange enrich OR harm the world? This is a position paper. You are to inform your reader and persuade the audience to adopt your perspective.
Rubric is located at the front and back of the class.
Timeline 19 and 22 research complete the organizer.
23 and 24 work to complete rough draft
25 essay is due.
Chapter 3, Columbian Exchange Folder