Summary
Some people think of him as a hero, others as a monster, but either way, this famous explorer’s voyages changed the face of the world forever. In this BrainPOP movie, Tim will fill you in on some little-known details about Christopher Columbus. You’ll find out about his early life, and his motivations for making the dangerous trip across the ocean, and how his religious beliefs influenced his decisions. Finally, you’ll hear about Columbus’s treatment of the Native people he encountered in the Caribbean, and the reasons some people feel that he shouldn’t be celebrated. So raise the mainsail, batten down the hatches, and click on this movie!
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Christopher Columbus:
- What is one new thing you learned about christopher columbus?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining christopher columbus.
- Draw or give one example of your own.