Introduction

Students will learn about the trade routes and trade goods that were a part of regional economic systems in 1450 around the world, read about the role of Asia in world trade, and complete the map to show that trade became truly global during the early modern period.
Task

1st: You will be assigned to a group of 3 students
2nd: You will learn about each trade region
3rd: You will create a collaborative mental map
2nd: You will learn about each trade region
3rd: You will create a collaborative mental map
Process

Explore the resources for each of the trade regions.
Take notes on the capture sheet.
Use the information gathered to create a collaborative mental map using Popplet.com with your group.
>One student in group is responsible for setting up the account and inviting the other members to join the Popplet where you are creating your mental map.
For each of the 6 trade regions, include 1 map, 2 trade images, and 3 details to describe trade in that region.
Take notes on the capture sheet.
Use the information gathered to create a collaborative mental map using Popplet.com with your group.
>One student in group is responsible for setting up the account and inviting the other members to join the Popplet where you are creating your mental map.
For each of the 6 trade regions, include 1 map, 2 trade images, and 3 details to describe trade in that region.
Evaluation

Be sure to review the rubric before submitting your mental map
Conclusion

MSDE World History Content Standards and Indicators
Standards 3.10 Students demonstrate understanding of the aims of responses to, and the effects of exploration and the expansion among peoples in Africa, Europe, and the Americas (1400-1750)
> Students will be able to answer the following question:
Why did the early modern economy become global?
> Students Learn:
interaction causes change
their lives today are affected by a global economy
complex trade networks existed in both the eastern and western hemispheres prior to 1450
interaction became truly global with the integration of the Americas into world trade
in a global economy, change in one region impacts others
Standards 3.10 Students demonstrate understanding of the aims of responses to, and the effects of exploration and the expansion among peoples in Africa, Europe, and the Americas (1400-1750)
> Students will be able to answer the following question:
Why did the early modern economy become global?
> Students Learn:
interaction causes change
their lives today are affected by a global economy
complex trade networks existed in both the eastern and western hemispheres prior to 1450
interaction became truly global with the integration of the Americas into world trade
in a global economy, change in one region impacts others
ESOL Students

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