Social Studies9-12+
Indian Ocean Trade Station Rotation
By LARA K.
This 4-station rotation packet for 10th-grade world history uses Crash Course World History to explore Indian Ocean trade. It's designed for a substitute teacher and includes scaffolding for ELL and special education students.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 45-minute station rotation activity for a 10th-grade world history class.
- Discussion question: How did the monsoon winds make Indian Ocean trade unique compared to other trade routes?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a glossary of key terms like 'monsoon,' 'Swahili coast,' and 'astrolabe.'
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research the impact of a specific commodity traded in the Indian Ocean.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.
Social Studies9-12+
Indian Ocean Trade Station Rotation
By LARA K.
This 4-station rotation packet for 10th-grade world history uses Crash Course World History to explore Indian Ocean trade. It's designed for a substitute teacher and includes scaffolding for ELL and special education students.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 45-minute station rotation activity for a 10th-grade world history class.
- Discussion question: How did the monsoon winds make Indian Ocean trade unique compared to other trade routes?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a glossary of key terms like 'monsoon,' 'Swahili coast,' and 'astrolabe.'
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research the impact of a specific commodity traded in the Indian Ocean.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.