Review the Academic Content Standards related to this lesson. Express their feelings about Columbus Day. Investigate the impact and legacy of exploration and colonization upon a specific nation through group research. Synthesize their information and create a first person narrative about exploration and colonization, from the point of view of a stakeholder of that nation. Students should think of any associations that the phrase brings forth.
Students then share their answers.
Brainstorm a list of countries that have been colonized by a foreign power, regardless of their status now. The teacher may choose to guide the discussion toward particular nations or continents. Break into small groups. Students should finish their research in their small groups, for presentation at a later time. Support your answer.