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The Columbian Exchange of Old and New World Foods (Grades 6-8)

Students explore New World and Old World food origins to discover how the Columbian Exchange altered people’s lives worldwide.

Grades
6 – 8
Estimated Time
12 hours
Updated
October 29, 2024
World map with arrows showing pathways of trade during the Columbian Exchange.

Background

Lesson Activities

Credits

Author

Debra Spielmaker and Grace Struiksma | Utah Agriculture in the Classroom

Sources

  1. https://www.cadbury.com.au/about-chocolate/harvesting-and-processing-cocoa-beans.aspx
  2. http://olivetreegrowers.com/faq.php

Standards

National Content Area Standards

  • Social Studies – History
    • History Era 1 Standard 2A (Grades 6-8): The stages of European oceanic and overland exploration, amid international rivalries, from the 9th to 17th centuries.
      • Objective 5: Evaluate the course and consequences of the Columbian Exchange.