1. Read the handout, "How did the Age of Exploration lead to Imperialism?"
Exploration leads to Imperialism
2. Watch the video: "Colonization"
3. Using the information in the handout, the video, your textbook (chapter 8) or from the internet, complete the worksheet that includes; Definitions, Reasons for Exploration (3 G's - Gold, God and Glory), and the Consequences on the aboriginal peoples in the areas explored / colonized.
4. For the rest of the class, we participated in a simulation activity, where two very different cultures meet for the first time. In this activity we looked at how easily misunderstandings can occur between different cultures. For example, what is respectful in one culture may be considered disrespectful in another. It is important for people to take the time to learn about each other's culture rather than prejudging it.
