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The Columbian Exchange

Worst Day Ever?

by Chanie Gorkin

Today was the absolute worst day ever

And don’t try to convince me that

There’s something good in every day

Because, when you take a closer look,

This world is a pretty evil place.

Even if

Some goodness does shine through once in a while

Satisfaction and happiness don’t last.

And it’s not true that

It’s all in the mind and heart

Because

True happiness can be attained

Only if one’s surroundings are good.

It’s not true that good exists

I’m sure you can agree that

The reality

Creates

My attitude

It’s all beyond my control

And you’ll never in a million years hear me say that

Today was a very good day.

1492

World Zone Cafe

We know that other Europeans had made it to the Americas before 1492, so why was Columbus's voyage so important?

The Impact of Christopher Columbus on Our World

Imagine that you are restaurant owners getting ready to open The World Zone Café. This café, will not only serve delicious food, but will teach people about the origins of flora and fauna (plants and animals), and how the movement of these plants and animals changed people’s lives. To do this, you are going to create a small café menu with:

  • two appetizers
  • two entrées (main dishes)
  • two desserts.

Two of the menu items must be made from ONLY plants and animals available in the Americas

Two items must be made from ONLY plants and animals available in Afro-Eurasia

Two items must include ingredients from BOTH world zones.

You can use the infographic from the article “The Columbian Exchange” to remind yourself of which plants and animals originated from which area.

Once you’ve created your menu, be prepared to share your meal ideas with the class.

Environmental Change:

Columbus's journey set off a chain of events that significantly altered the environment.

New plants and animals were introduced, transforming ecosystems and agriculture.

Global Connections:

Columbus's arrival in North America established vast connections between Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas that continue to influence our world today.

Cultural Shift:

This exchange not only reshaped economies but also had a profound impact on cultures worldwide.

Communities in the Americas were particularly affected, leading to lasting changes.

Economic Transformation:

The Columbian Exchange, the exchange of goods, people, microbes, and ideas, triggered a major shift in global economic systems.

The Columbian Exchange connected almost all of the world through new networks of trade and exchange.

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