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Columbus Day
Holidays & Events
Low Int – High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12
Note: A new lesson focusing on Indigenous Peoples' Day (US) will be available by October 8.
Christopher Columbus is a very controversial figure in history. In fact, many states now refer to Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day. In this lesson, students learn about Christopher Columbus and discuss why many states have changed the name of this holiday.
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Focus
topic-based
4-skills
interpretive
Vocabulary
explorer
anniversary
discovery
inhabit
stumble upon
controversial
resistance
colonize
depict
deserve