The Columbian Exchange + Climate Change
1Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “The Columbian Exchange + Climate Change,” OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/OER PROJECT / ACTIVITY THE COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE + CLIMATE CHANGE Purpose What does the C olumbian Exchange have to do wit h modern climate change? Explore the c onnection between these two major turning points to see how studying the past can help us understand som e of today’s challenges. Process 1. Read the article “Crops That Grew the World.” As you read, jot down notes about the impacts of interconnection on theenvironment. For each impact, mark if it was positive (+) or negative (-).2. Review your notes on the impacts of interconnection and craft a claim in response to this question: In what ways didthe Columbian Exchange impact global and regional food systems in the period following interconnection?
OER PROJECT / ACTIVITY THE COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE + CLIMATE CHANGE 23. Watch the video Exploring the Grand Challenges and take notes about the connections you notice between theColumbian Exchange and sources of greenhouse gas emissions.4. Sort the images below into the five Grand Challenge categories based on what you learned in the video. Place thenumber of each emission source in the appropriate column. Then, add a star next to any emission source you can linkto the Columbian Exchange. There are no wrong answers as long as you can support your argument!CategoriesHow We Plug In How We Make ThingsHow We Grow ThingsHow We Get Around How We Keep Cool and Stay Warm Emissions
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OER PROJECT / ACTIVITY THE COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE + CLIMATE CHANGE 45. Craft a claim supported by evidence in response to this question:How does the legacy of the Columbian Exchangecontinue to shape the causes or effects of climate change today?Optional Research ExtensionExplore the Climate Tech Atlas (climatetechatlas.com) to research the most promising solutions to the food, agriculture, and nature challenges you learned about. Use this activity to help structure your research as you learn more.