Today, we answered that question!
With a partner, we shared a packet of articles and used the clue item at our table to figure out which motive for Early European Exploration it matched. For example: the flag represented lands to conquer. Spices represented their desire to acquire spices and other trade items from Asia. A Bible represented the push to spread Christianity. The gold pieces represented the quest for gold and riches. Finally, for "adventure" we had a question mark :)
With a partner, we shared a packet of articles and used the clue item at our table to figure out which motive for Early European Exploration it matched. For example: the flag represented lands to conquer. Spices represented their desire to acquire spices and other trade items from Asia. A Bible represented the push to spread Christianity. The gold pieces represented the quest for gold and riches. Finally, for "adventure" we had a question mark :)
Once partners had identified their object and its importance to the reason for Exploration, they then had to work on highlighting key words that answered summary questions including who, what, where, when, why, and how. These five words also were to show their evidence on why they matched their item to that reason.
I was so impressed with how engaged and focused they all were! We definitely know the five reasons for Exploration well!