1. Year 9 History European Imperialism
16 September, 2015
Learning Gain: All learners will explore the causes and consequences of European Imperialism.
Today we will:
Locate areas where European nations established colonies
Illustrate the consequences of European imperialism
Respond to historical thinking inquiries
Think critically about why European nations established colonies in certain locations.
Draw conclusions about some colonies.

2. Year 9 History European Imperialism
This is a map of the Americas (the New World) at the height of European Imperialism.
Why do you think there were so many different countries with colonies in these areas?
Did you consider:
The Northwest Passage
Competition for resources
Increase in power
Competition between nations
New opportunities

3. Write down anything in GREEN.
Year 9 History European Imperialism
Write down anything in GREEN.
Imperialism – the act of growing an empire – was extremely important to European politics between 1400 and Several powerful nations sent explorers out to find new areas to claim.
In places around the world, such as the Americas, Australia, Africa and Asia, explorers began to set up colonies.
The new colonies would be similar to the nations who claimed them: their language, culture, laws and systems of government would be used.
The European countries earned a great deal of money and power by establishing colonies, and selling new resources and products.
Britain’s empire grew massively, spreading her influence around the globe.

4. Year 9 History European Imperialism
Group Task
In groups of 4 or 5, you will research about the empire building of some major European empires.
You must fill in a chart about their motives behind imperialism and the consequences of building up their empire.
Then, your group will share the information with the rest of the class so everyone has a completed chart.

5. Year 9 History European Imperialism
16 September, 2015
Learning Gain: All learners will discuss the impact of European Imperialism on powerful nations and their colonies.
Today we will:
Practise exam-style questions under exam conditions
Work under time limits
Develop critical thinking skills

6. Exam-style Question Practice
Year 9 History European Imperialism
Exam-style Question Practice
You may not talk.
You will be timed.
You may use your notes.
You may ask for help.
Explain why European countries explored and colonised new areas.
Multi-structural
10 minutes
8 marks
How did exploration and colonisation change the world?
Relational
15 minutes
12 marks

7. 20 minutes Year 9 History European Imperialism Extension Task
Do you think imperialism, colonisation & exploration still exist today? Why or why not?
Extended - Abstract
16 marks
20 minutes

8. Year 9 History European Imperialism
Plenary
Based on what you’ve learnt today, explain this map in detail.
Fill in your SOLO Progress Tracker. Be sure to be provide evidence of how you reached that stage.