Abstract
This article presents an inquiry-based lesson aligned to Georgia’s SS8H1 standard, guiding students to investigate Spanish exploration and its impact on American Indians. Through primary and secondary sources, vocabulary support, and the RACE strategy, students analyze motivations such as faith, fortune, and fame to develop evidence-based historical understanding.
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Rush, Mallori B.
(2026)
"Faith, Fortune, or Fame? An Inquiry-Based Approach to Spanish Exploration in Georgia,"
Teaching Social Studies in the Peach State: Vol. 4:
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1, Article 2.
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Hernando de Soto_ Translated Letter (GOLD).docx (286 kB)
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New Georgia Encyclopedia_ Spanish Mission (GOD).docx (286 kB)
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Spanish exploration in Georgia in History (GLORY).docx (285 kB)
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Lesson Presentation
Hernando de Soto_ Translated Letter (GOLD).docx (286 kB)
Source / Activity #1 (Gold)
New Georgia Encyclopedia_ Spanish Mission (GOD).docx (286 kB)
Source / Activity #2 (God)
Spanish exploration in Georgia in History (GLORY).docx (285 kB)
Source / Activity #3 (Glory)
