1. Do Now: Describe what is happening in the illustration Week 14 dates: Nov. 30-Dec 4, 2015

2. Appointments In the lower right corner under the big arrow, make a box that looks like this: Appointments 12:00: ______________ 1:00: _______________ 2:00: _______________

3. Essential Question Next to the TIME FRAME at the top of the page, write, “Essential Question”

4. Learning Target- I will explain the different motivations for European exploration during the 1400-1700s. Success Criteria- I will be able to identify the 3 G’s of the Exploration Era I will be able to explain the main concepts of mercantilism

5. Economic The production, distribution, and use of income, wealth and commodities.

6. Mercantilism Definition: Economic theory that aims to hold wealth within own nation. How??? Encouraging exports and discouraging imports

7. Exports/Imports Exports: ship goods and services out of a country Imports: ship goods and services into a country Ex. Starbucks coffee trade

8. Age of Exploration Definition: a period of increased explorations, often funded by monarchs

9. Circumvent Definition: to go around, for example “to go around” the world

10. Tech Break

11. Reasons for exploration 1. Desire to increase wealth through land and resources (GOLD)

12. Reasons for Exploration 2. Desire to spread Christianity (GOD)

13. Reasons for Exploration 3. Desire to improve national reputation and get famous (GLORY) France and England Carving the Earth

14. Reasons for Exploration 4. Improved navigation technology (Such as CARAVEL a boat that can better withstand wind)

15. Reasons for Exploration 5. Curiosity about the world

16. Tech Break

17. Complete the Checks for Understanding questions with your partner from your 12:00 appointment

18. Tuesday, December 1 DO NOW: Explain the difference between and export and an import

19. Complete the reading and comprehension questions with your partner from your 1:00 appointment

20. Write your summary with your partner with your 2:00 appointment

21. Vocab Attack Week 12 Assessment folders- track your scores. Go on Skyward to see your results. Need to still take the quiz: 5 th period- Drew, Naveen, Melanie 6 th period- Eden, Karen C, Ruben, Mark, Naeem

22. Exit Ticket Put your notes away List three reasons for exploration