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![]() ![]() Here is the PPT file (it is big and some of of the videos are not there for size/copyright reasons but it is a good start. Teachers follow a script while students complete a journal. The main goal of this unit is to introduce life in the Middle Ages and in turn have the students relate. A Day in Medieval Europe - A guided tour through a day in Medieval Europe using video, sound, pictures and imagination. Life in Medieval Times Unit Plan for Grade 8 students. ![]() Middle Ages Strategy Guide - Review sheet covering the Dark Ages and Late Middle Ages.ġ4. Tell students, I can figure out that the Middle Ages were from about 450 AD to 1500 AD because it says they started in 450 AD and lasted about 1000 years. Each is exhibit is "weighed" based on its relevance and validity so that a proper conclusion can be drawn. Explain to the students that this sheet represents their land. Weigh the Evidence: Robin Hood - History analysis activity where students examine a series of exhibits relating to the existence of Robin Hood. Feudalism Lord Vassal Instructions Begin by passing out a sheet of construction paper to each student. John - History analysis activity where students examine fact sheets on King Richard and King John to determine if the popular understanding of the two men is fact or fiction. Castle Builder - Fun activity where students design their own castle blueprints and then "attack" each other.ġ1. History Mystery: The Black Death - History analysis activity where students try to determine what was spreading the Black Death throughout England. Crusades Simulation Lab ( Pope Urban's Speech, Teacher's Guide, Script, Fate Letters) - Experiential lab where students are taken on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land to experience what life was really like on Crusade.ĩ. I've only found it on the special features of the movie DVD. Hollywood: Kingdom of Heaven - Questions based on the History Channel documentary of the same name. Doc 1 Doc 2 (Common Core Ready - .6-8.6 )ħ. The Middle Ages.a.keyed.to.grade.7.arts. Discuss and define key vocabulary, as necessary. Read them both to see how bias can greatly affect our view of a historical figure. Week 2: Lesson 4 The Feudal System whos the boss Week 3: Lesson 5 How did castles. sections of the video lesson What is Medieval Feudalism - Definition, Structure & History. Charlemagne Bias Lab - Two readings on Charlemagne that mirror one another. Resources about the feudal system and life in the Middle Ages. Feudalism Lab - a one-hour lab simulating life in a feudal society.ĥ. Dark Ages Walkthru - a one-hour worksheet based on the images found in the textbook.Ĥ. Read all about it in Chapter 7 of my book Teach with Magic!ģ. Culture Shock: Dark Ages - a collection of 5 mini-activities showing how one might go about rebuilding a fallen society. Crumbling Kingdom - a one-hour lab simulating what it would be like to live in a civilization that was collapsing around you.Ģ. ![]()
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