Episode 9 of 24 · Leo & Layla's History Adventures
Christopher Columbus: Explorer of the New World
Grades 3rd–5th
History · Captions
About This Video
Why is Columbus Day being replaced with Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Do your kids know the truth about Christopher Columbus? This animated episode explains why we honor Columbus and teaches elementary students not to judge events of the past by the standards of today.
Standards Met in Ohio
- 7.H.5Grades 7thAchievements in medicine, science, mathematics and geography by the Islamic civilization dominated most of the Mediterranean after the decline of the Roman Empire. These achievements were introduced into Western Europe as a result of the Muslim conquests, Crusades and trade, influencing the European Renaissance.
- SS.7.5Grades 7thAchievements in medicine, science, Mathematics, and geography by the Islamic civilization dominated most of the Mediterranean after the decline of the Roman Empire. These achievements were introduced into Western Europe as a result of the Muslim conquests, Crusades and trade, influencing the European Renaissance.
- SS.7.9cGrades 7thIdentify examples of slavery.