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Middle ages Common Core WHST.9-10.9 resources
"Medieval Knights and Chivalry" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Article and Power Point describe the process of becoming a knight and explain the code of chivalry. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 39-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice - Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- Common Core-Aligned - DBQ Short Answer Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answer
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Medieval Catholic Church's Role - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point describe the Medieval Catholic Church, the increase of its influence and its relationship with the monarchy. It explains the orders founded at this time (Benedictines - monastic ... and Franciscans - mendicant), as well as, demonstrates the Church's emphasis on education, and its influence on universities. Benedict of Nursia, Francis of Assisi, and Thomas Aquinas are highlighted. Activities and Common Core-Aligned DBQ Assessments included.Lesson include
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Medieval Europe" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (Dist. Learn.)
The "Medieval Europe" Article and Power Point are illustrated overviews of life in medieval Europe, including its geographical, cultural, political, and social aspects. Other illustrated articles include, "The Making of a Knight," and "Simplified Medieval Heraldry." Activities include a Medieval Crossword, the Simplified Heraldry Activity, Graphic Organizers, Identifying Concepts and Images, Map Activity, and Reflective Writing Activity. In addition to Multiple Choice / Short Answer DBQ Ass
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Sea Voyages of Zheng He" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The Article and Power Point tell of the Ming's attempt to widen its tributary system and establish a state monopoly on trade by sending Admiral Zheng He on numerous sea voyages to distant lands. Activities, and C. C. Aligned Document-Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 2-Page Illustrated Article- 31-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - Primary Source: - from "Zheng He's Journal" + Attachments- Common Core
Grades:
5th - 9th
Great Schism - 2 Civilizations Emerge - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and corresponding Power Point discuss the religious, political, and cultural differences that developed in Europe along the lines of the Great Schism. It explains the reasons for the creation of the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church and the influences each had on their respective civilizations. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 31-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Al-Andalus & the Reconquista" Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments DL
The illustrated Article and Power Point explain the conditions of Al-Andalus before and after the Reconquista and Spanish Inquisition. Activities and Document Based Question Assessments included. Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article- 27-Slide Power Point Presentation - Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- Primary Source: from "The Song of El Cid" - CC Aligned - Document Based Question Short Answer Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Byzantine Empire - an Overview" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point examine the Byzantine Empire from the founding of Constantinople to the Empire's demise. It includes Emperor Justinian's conquests, Justinian's Code, the Hagia Sophia, and how Theodora influenced Justinian's accomplishments. It also includes the Nicene Creed, the Great Schism, and the spread of Byzantine culture. Activities, Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments, and four Brief Articles included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Renaissance - An Overview" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The Article and Power Point explain the European Renaissance and reveal the people, places, and concepts involved in it. The lesson includes the inspirations, the philosophy, the politics, the art, and the literature of the era. Common Core-Aligned Document-Based Question Assessments and Activities included. Also included: Primary Source: - from "The Decameron." Secondary Sources: "Decameron: The Story." + "The Black Death" Lesson includes: - 11-Page Illustrated Article- 143-Slide Illus
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Islamic Empire" - An Overview - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point include the Origins of Islam, the Religion of Islam, and the Spread of Islam. Primary Source: "Muhammad's Last Sermon." Activities and Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 5-Page Illustrated Article- 54-Slide Power Point Presentation + Notes - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessments + Answer Keys- Primary Source: - from "Muhammad's Last Sermon"- C.C. Aligned - Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Muslim Contributions to Later Civilizations" - Article, Power Point, Assess
The Illustrated Article and Power Point explain the many achievements that make up the legacy of the medieval Islamic Civilization - in Mathematics, Astronomy, Medicine, Philosophy, Science, History, as well as, Art and Architecture. Activities and Common Core-Document-Based Question Assessments included. Primary Source: "The Book of Optics."Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 36 Slide Power Point Presentation- Primary Source: from Ibn al-Haytham's "The Book of Optics" (scientific
Grades:
5th - 9th
Medieval Europe "Gargoyles" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Gargoyles Article and Power Point explain the origin of these enigmatic medieval structures. Students will be amazed to discover the dual purposes of these frightening "creatures." They will also be amazed at the etymology of the word itself and realize that they know more about the word than they think. Activities and Assessments included. Gargoyle Origin Story Slides and Notre Dame Fire Slides also included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article - 54-Slide (Total) Powe
Grades:
5th - 9th
Medieval China "Tang and Song" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The Article and Power Point present an overview of China's Golden Age - the Tang and Song Dynasties. It explains medieval Chinese government, Chinese belief systems, as well as, innovations and achievements during the Tang and Song. Various Activities with Multiple Choice and Document-Based Question Assessments included. Common Core Aligned.Lesson includes: - 5-Page Illustrated Article - 45-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question - Assessment + Answer Key- Pri
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Spread of Islam and Muslim Rule" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The Illustrated Article and Power Point explore the three phases in the expansion of the religion of Islam and Muslim rule between the 7th and 8th centuries. Activities and Document Based Question Assessment included. Excellent for In-Class and Distance Learning.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article- 25-Slide Power Point Presentation + Notes- Multiple Choice / Document-Based Question Assessments + Answer Keys- Primary Source: - from Ibn Sina's "Canon of Medicine"- Common Core-Aligned
Grades:
5th - 9th
Medieval Europe - "The Feudal Way" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
This brief Article and Power Point explain the roles of the the three main groups of people in feudal Europe: nobility, clergy, commoners - the connection of the Vikings to the creation of feudalism - as well as, how feudalism was constructed and how it worked. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article - 30-Slide Power Point Presentation - Document Based Questions Assessment + Answer Key - Multiple Choice Assessment + Answer Key- Primary Source:
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Ming Dynasty" - An Overview - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The Article and Power Point explain the Ming Dynasty under Hongwu and Yongle, the foreign policy pursued by the Ming - including Zheng He, the Tributary System, and its results, as well as, the influence that medieval China had on the rest of the world before pursuing a "closed door" policy and withdrawing from international trade. Activities and Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 31-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / DBQ
Grades:
5th - 9th
Medieval W. Africa - "Anansi & the Pot of Wisdom" - Article, Power Point, Assess
The Primary Source and Power Point tell the engaging story of how the world got its wisdom. The story is an example of the tales told to children by African griots to teach morality. Anansi the Spider, as well as, other non-humans were commonly used in West African morality tales. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes:- 2-Page Illustrated Article- 17-Slide Power Point Presentation- C.C. Aligned Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- Document Based Prompt:"Explain how the
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Medieval Guilds" - Article, PowerPoint, Activities, Assessment
The brief, illustrated Article and Power Point explain the development of Medieval Guilds ... what they were ... why they were developed ... who worked in them ... and who benefited from them. Multiple Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 36-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answers)- "Guild Crossword" + Crosswo
Grades:
5th - 9th
Medieval West Africa - "The Cow-Tail Switch" - Article, Power Point, Assess.
The illustrated Article and PowerPoint, "The Cow-Tail Switch" present a typical, but very engaging, West African story that would be told by a medieval "griot" (gree'-oh) to teach children morals. A great Common Core-Primary Source, extension activity for the West African Trading Empires. Activities, Common Core-Aligned Document-Based Question Assessment and Chronology Assessments are included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated "Cow Tail Switch" Story - 22-Slide Power Point Presentation -
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Rise of Japan (300 BCE-1876 CE) + Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The Rise of Japan (300BCE to 1876CE) consists of an illustrated overview Article and Power Point Presentation of the history of Japan from its first inhabitants - through the Rule of the Clans, the Age of Emperors, the Development of Feudalism, Prince Shotoku's efforts at unification, the rule of the Shoguns, and the Age of the Country at War. Various Activities, as well as, Multiple Choice and Document-Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 5-Page Illustrated Overview - 60-Sl
Grades:
5th - 9th
Tale of Genji - "Dance of the Blue Waves"- Article, Power Point, Activities
The brief Primary Source and Power Point present an excerpt from The Tale of Genji by Lady Murasaki Shikibu ... "The Dance of the Blue Waves." Activities and a Document Based Question Assessment are included. Great extension for Medieval Japan. Lesson includes:- Brief Primary Source: - from Tale of Genji - "The Dance of the Blue Sea Waves"- 14-Slide Power Point Presentation- 3-Question Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each othe
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Johannes Gutenberg" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The brief, illustrated Article and Power Point tell of the marriage of movable metal type and a machine that printed much faster than any other process of that time - a new process that radically changed the world. Activities and Common Core Aligned Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 2-Page Illustrated Article- 19-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- Primary Source: from "A Gutenberg Letter"- Common Cor
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Samurai and Bushido" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Article and Power Point define and detail the Samurai and the Code of Bushido by which they lived. Also, the legacy of both and the samurai's connection to Zen are clarified. Activities and Multiple Choice, as well as, Document-Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 30-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessment + Answer Key- Primary Source: "Hagakure" (The Book of the Samurai) - Common Core-Aligned DBQ Assessment
Grades:
5th - 9th
Yuan China - "Mongols Conquer China" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess.
The Article and Power Point briefly explain the origin of the force, led by Genghis Khan, that breached the Great Wall and conquered China in the late 13th century. It shows the achievements of the Mongols up to and including the Yuan Dynasty. It includes the visit by Marco Polo and his involvement with Yuan China and its ruler, Kublai Khan. Activities and Document-Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes:- 4-Page Illustrated Article- 25-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Ch
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Roman Empire - Consequences of the Fall - Article, Power Point, Activities
The illustrated Article and Power Point explain the consequences of the Fall of The Western Roman Empire on Europe in the centuries to follow. Featured: the breakdown of centralized government, safety, stability, communication, trade, infrastructure, and innovation. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article- 26-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question - Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to
Grades:
5th - 9th
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