Social Studies9-12+
DBQ: The Age of Exploration
By Joy K.
This Document-Based Question (DBQ) packet guides 9th graders through the Age of Exploration. It includes primary and secondary source documents, scaffolding questions to build analytical skills, and extension prompts for advanced learners.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 1-2 day lesson, allowing students time to analyze documents and formulate their arguments.
- Discussion question: What were the most significant long-term consequences of the Age of Exploration for global societies?
- Scaffold document analysis by providing sentence starters for students who need additional support.
- Extension: Have advanced learners research a specific explorer or navigational tool and present their findings.
Social Studies9-12+
DBQ: The Age of Exploration
By Joy K.
This Document-Based Question (DBQ) packet guides 9th graders through the Age of Exploration. It includes primary and secondary source documents, scaffolding questions to build analytical skills, and extension prompts for advanced learners.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 1-2 day lesson, allowing students time to analyze documents and formulate their arguments.
- Discussion question: What were the most significant long-term consequences of the Age of Exploration for global societies?
- Scaffold document analysis by providing sentence starters for students who need additional support.
- Extension: Have advanced learners research a specific explorer or navigational tool and present their findings.