Disciplines
Historian
Studies the past
What discipline would the following evidence connect to?
Christopher Columbus' voyage led to the creation of more accurate maps
Geographer
When 2 or more people share the SAME opinion or idea.
Economist
What discipline would the following evidence connect to?
90% of Native Americans died as a result of contact with Christopher Columbus
Behavioral Scientist or Geographer
Which disciplines would DISAGREE about Christopher Columbus being a hero?
Behavioral Scientist: Indigenous groups were enslaved.
Economist: Trade increased
Geographer: Better maps were established.
Geographer/Economist and the Behavioral Scientist
Geographer
Studies the Earth and human interactions with it
What discipline would the following evidence connect to?
Christopher Columbus opened up the trade routes between the Old and New World
Economic
Which of the following AGREE that Columbus was a villain?
Behavioral Scientist: Indigenous groups were enslaved by Columbus and would be killed if they didn't obey.
Economist: Trade increased around the world.
Political Scientist: Indigenous peoples and Europeans began wars and conflicts after Columbus' arrival
Behavioral Scientist and Political Scientist
Behavioral Scientist
Studies human behaviors, how people interact and culture
What discipline would the following evidence connect to? And is it positive or negative?
Christopher Columbus' voyage led to the destruction of many Native governments
Political Scientist, Negative
Explain how the Economist and Behavioral scientist would disagree about Columbus.
Political Scientist
What discipline would the following evidence connect to? And is it positive or negative?
Christopher Columbus' voyage led to the sharing of cultures and languages between the Old and New Wolrd
Behavioral Science, Positive
Explain how the Geographer and Economist would AGREE that Christopher Columbus was a hero.
Varied Responses (Teacher will decide)