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Unit 1: The Discovery of America
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Unit Overview
- Subjects Covered
- Grammar, Literature, Composition, History
- Time Period
- Reformation and Revolutions
- Grade Level
- Middle School: 6 – 8
- Civilization
- Spanish, Native American, English
- Literature
- The Pilgrim’s Progress – by John Bunyan.
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Unit Description
The story of Christopher Columbus and the discovery of the New World is both inspiring and courageous. Amidst doubt, misinformation, and superstition, Columbus persistently pursued his dream of exploration, resulting in the discovery of the New World and opportunities for change and growth.
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Leading Ideas and Biblical Principles
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- History is HIS Story – God’s story of love, mercy, and redemption through Christ.
- He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. — Ephesians 1:9-10
- God’s providential hand governs and times all events and provides for His Creation according to His plan and purposes.
- The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us.- Acts 17: 24 – 27
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Unit 1 Resources: [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]Middle School[/flag]
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Lesson One Assignments:
- Review the discussion questions and vocabulary, then read the article “The Sea of Darkness and the Great Faith of Columbus,” pages 8‑11.
- Narrate today’s reading using the appropriate notebook page. Be sure to answer the discussion questions and include key people, events, and dates within the narration.
- Define the vocabulary words in the context of the reading, and put the word and its definition in the vocabulary section of your history notebook.
Lesson One Discussion Questions:
- What type of beliefs were held to about the earth and the ocean at the time of Christopher Columbus?
- What caused the Europeans to begin to consider a sea route to the east?
- Who did Columbus first approach regarding his plan to sail west to the India and what was this man’s response?
- Who did Columbus approach next and what was their response?
- After Columbus found a sponsor for his trip, what other challenge did he face?
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Lesson Two Assignments:
- Review the discussion questions and vocabulary, then read the article “How Columbus Fared Forth Upon The Sea of Darkness and Came to Pleasant Lands Beyond,” pages 13‑16.
- Narrate today’s reading using the appropriate notebook page. Be sure to answer the discussion questions and include key people, events, and dates within the narration.
- Define the vocabulary words in the context of the reading, and put the word and its definition in the vocabulary section of your history notebook.
Lesson Two Discussion Questions:
- Describe the journey and the challenges that Columbus faced during his voyage to the New World.
- Describe the ceremony that took place when they landed in San Salvador.
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Lesson Three Assignments:
- Review the discussion questions, then read the article “How Columbus Returned Home in Triumph,” pages 18‑21.
- Narrate today’s reading using the appropriate notebook page. Be sure to answer the discussion questions and include key people, events, and dates within the narration.
Lesson Three Discussion Questions:
- What caused the wreck of the Santa Maria?
- What did Columbus decide about getting all of his crew home?
- What was built out of the remains of the Santa Maria?
- Where was the Pinta and its captain at this time?
- What does the text mean when it says, “after a deed is once done it is simple?”
- How does this apply to what Columbus accomplished with his journey to the New World?
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Unit 1 Literature Assignment
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Literature
- ACTIVITY WHILE READING: As you read the novel, you will conduct a literary analysis by writing the answers to the following questions in your journal. Note that all of the questions may not be applicable in each reading. Answer the ones which are applicable to this unit’s reading assignment. Questions to answer in a literary analysis:
- Who is the author of this work?
- What is the reason or intent of the author in writing this novel?
- Who is the protagonist (main character of the story)?
- What is the protagonist doing, or what is his/her goal?
- What new characters were introduced in this section?
- What do their names mean or represent?
- What lesson can we learn from these characters?
- What major events happened in this section?
- What Christian beliefs or ideals are illustrated by these events?
- Read the assignment background information, then read The Pilgrim’s Progress: from The Author’s Apology for This Book through Part I, Second Stage.
- Remember to answer the literary analysis questions in your reading journal.
- ACTIVITY WHILE READING: As you read the novel, you will conduct a literary analysis by writing the answers to the following questions in your journal. Note that all of the questions may not be applicable in each reading. Answer the ones which are applicable to this unit’s reading assignment. Questions to answer in a literary analysis:
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Grammar
- Read notes on Nouns, Articles, and Adjectives, beginning on page 5.
- Complete the grammar exercises here.
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Additional Maps:
- Detailed Map of Native American Indian Tribes
- Interactive Map of Early European Explorers 1492-1700
- Map of Early Voyages of Discovery and Exploration
- Map of European Exploration and Land Claims 1488-1610
Complimentary Sources:
Videos:
US History Overview – Jamestown to the Civil War
Bon Voyage
The Real Story of Christopher Columbus -(another view of the motivation behind the voyage of Christopher Columbus)
Leif Eriksson vs. Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus Sets Sail
Christopher Columbus’s Modern Ships
Ponce De Leon video by the Biography Channel
Rembrandt Van Rijn (1607 – 1675)
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