Eighth graders in Mr. Byrd’s class are working on scripts depicting a conversation between Native Americans and Europeans after Europeans first arrive in the New World. Students were to use their knowledge of the Columbian Exchange and Native Americans’ way of life before European arrival. Topics included lust for gold, spread of diseases, conversion to Christianity, scarcity of food, sailing the sea, building empires, the use of the environment, weapons exploration, technology’s exploration, exploration, navigating new land, domesticating animals. Students will be presenting the scripts in Mr. Byrd’s class. This is one example of how our history classes utilize simulations, scripts, dramatic readings, and other interactive assignments to help history come alive.
