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Free 7th grade middle ages lessons
Create your own Medieval Identity - Middle Ages and Black Death Depth Study Task
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This task is essentially the framework which I use to complete depth studies into Medieval Europe and The Black Death in Year 8 History.
Each year at the beginning of our Year 8 History course, I ask students to create a medieval identity. The identity is referred to across our depth studies on Medieval Europe and T
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Duffy's Growing Black Death Depth Study Bundle
Curriculum Maps Social Studies Grades 678
This bundle includes templates for easy curriculum map using 6th, 7th, and 8th grade California Social Science Standards! Standards and essential questions are already included and grouped by unit. You just add key terms, activities, and assessments. Great for teachers to plan curriculum scope and sequence, for unit planning, or for schools now working on curriculum mapping. File created as a Word document for easy editing and adjusting column widths.
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6th - 8th
Joan of Arc / 100 Years War Powerpoint
This is a short powerpoint covering Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years War. It was designed to be used in a lesson on the decline of feudalism, but it also briefly discusses developments in military technology and political organization in Europe at this time. It's a .pptx file.
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6th - 12th
World History Middle Ages Video Timeline Comic Strip w/ Worksheet
This is a unique assignment that allows students to teach themselves while you sit back and watch. Students will watch a YouTube video that shows a timeline of the Middle Ages in Europe. As the video rolls, student will be matching/cutting and pasting to build their own timeline. Students will then use the video to answer content questions. Give it a try, it is fun!! Check out our other lessons at Change the Way You Teach. Emergency Lesson Plan Plague Silk Road Renaissance Fall of Rome
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7th - 11th
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Medieval Africa Primary Sources
This website contains full lesson plans, lesson plan templates, and most importantly, digital primary sources from Medieval West Africa to help you bring this time period to life in your classroom. Each primary source is accompanied by a graphic organizer ready to print or to edit to fit your classroom's needs. Primary sources (with graphic organizers) include:Sundiata: An Epic of Old MaliThe Catalan AtlasDjenné Equestrian Terracotta FigureDjinguereber MosqueLeo Africanus's Description of Africa
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6th - 10th
Middle Ages and Renaissance Unit Plan
This unit covers the time period of the Middle Ages from the rise of the Franks to the Plague to the Crusades to the Renaissance. I use this unite for my 10th grade World History but could be easily adapted to meet the needs of any grade 7-12. The digital download includes 3 PowerPoints for notes, multiple assignments, Primary Document analysis, tests, and a teacher's guide to explain all of the material. This download includes all of the information necessary to implement a 13-14 day unit on
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7th - 12th
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How to use Emperor's New Groove in the classroom (Hint: It's the Inca!)
This video suggests how a teacher might use the film Emperor's New Groove to teach on the Inca. Enjoy!
Check out this related resource...
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/INCA-Emperors-New-Groove-teach-Inca-history-with-the-movie-734364
http://engaginghistory.com
http://makesomenoyes.blogspot.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNQs43KOf73LUfCqBaYhnXg?view_as=subscriber
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4th - 8th
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How to use Road to El Dorado in the classroom (is it the Maya, Inca, or Aztec?)
This video introduces Road to El Dorado and suggests a few ways to use it in the classroom. Here is the link to the supporting resource:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Maya-Inca-Aztec-In-Road-to-El-Doradohttp://engaginghistory.comhttp://makesomenoyes.blogspot.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNQs43KOf73LUfCqBaYhnXg?view_as=subscriber
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3rd - 7th
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Middle Bound: A Teacher's Guide to Preparing Students for the transition to midd
"Middle Bound" is a comprehensive guide tailored for educators, aimed at equipping them with the essential tools and strategies to prepare students for the transition to middle school. With a clear focus on understanding the challenges and opportunities of this critical phase, this book provides a roadmap for navigating the complexities of middle school readiness. From exploring the developmental changes impacting students' learning and behavior to building a supportive classroom environment th
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4th - 7th, Staff
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Intro to Middle Ages HISTORY LESSON - Medieval Dark Ages in Europe Activity
This download is just one lesson in my Middle Ages History unit plan. Lesson Goal: I can describe the key features of the Middle Ages.Students will explore and analyse the significant characteristics and historical elements of the Middle Ages, including feudalism, the role of the church, and the cultural, political, and economic structures that defined this period in European history.ツ ★ This product is one of an all-inclusive Middle Ages History unit bundle with ready-to-go lessons, a unit plan
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6th - 9th
Henry VIII + The English Reformation - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The Article and Power Point explain the connection between King Henry VIII and the English Reformation. Activities and Assessment are included.Lesson Includes:- 3-Page Illustrated Article- 21-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Data Based Question Assessment + Answer Key + Scoring Rubric- Support from Text Guide (allows students to easily score each others papers) - Graphic Organizer: "Three Takeaways"- Reflective Writing Form: "3-2-1"- Historical Examination Form- Lesson Durat
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5th - 9th
Seige of Rochester Castle
The Middle AgesWhy was Rochester Castle seized by some disaffected knights in 1215 and why was King John so keen to recapture it?This lesson aims to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of Rochester Castle and understand why it was built in such a strategic position. Students have to evaluate the most effective ways of attacking and defending a Castle and learn how difficult medieval siege warfare was. The second aim of the lesson is to examine how and why it was captured in the first place as s
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Medieval Kings
The Medieval Church
The Middle AgesThe aim of this lesson is to challenge and question the role of the Church in Medieval Society. On face value, the power it had over people was enormous and with power came great wealth, often at the expense and help of the population. But was it all corrupt and how much did people willingly give over their goods in return for salvation? These questions are explored through statistics, facts and video evidence. Students are ultimately required to justify if the Church was corrupt
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The Middle Ages
Medieval Europe Timeline
Do you need a quick timeline activity that requires minimal prep time? This product includes ten events/dates that align with the following historical events or people:
First Crusade
Renaissance
Magna Carta
Inquisition Court
Black Death
King Henry VIII
Christopher Columbus
Martin Luther
This activity is hands-on and something I consider a social studies skills builder. It's easily adaptable to suit your personal requirements when it comes to timelines. It does NOT include the actual timelin
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5th - 9th
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Tudors introduction
The TudorsThe aim of this lesson is to introduce the Tudor Kings and Queens. The key skill of chronology is introduced from the start as students decide which Tudor came first to which came last. Key questions floating past the screen as well as the wall of mystery give clues and answers to some interesting and gruesome facts on the Tudor family.Students have the chance to create their own timelines, factual displays, key question and answer quizzes or an A-Z of Tudor facts.The lesson finishes w
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Tudors Bundle
Queen Elizabeth I and religion
The Tudors This lesson aims to explore how Elizabeth approached the difficult subject of religion.Students are given the context of the religious situation left to Elizabeth by her predecessors, which will then give them answers as to why she took a calm and pragmatic approach to it.Furthermore they have to decide through a colour coding exercise which were the smallest and major problems she faced with religion before deciphering her religious settlement using a text mapping activity.Key questi
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Tudors Bundle
Glencoe World History - Chapter 10 Middle Ages - Notes, Homework, Quizzes, Tests
This Middle Ages unit is based on the Glencoe World History book, though it could be taught without that resource. The unit contains 5 two page homework assignments, 6 quizzes (with variable difficulty), and two versions of the test (an honors version and a standard version). This also comes with a complete set of notes over the information that students should know by the end of the unit.
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7th - 10th
Comparison Activity: Silk Road vs. Indian Ocean Trade
This comparison chart is fantastic when used to accompany the Crash Course World History videos on the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade. This worksheet asks students to compare the two trade networks using what they have heard in the videos.This is a perfect homework assignment, extension activity, or substitute teacher plan.Want worksheets to go along with the videos? Check out the resources listed below:Crash Course World History: The Silk Road WorksheetCrash Course World History: Indian Ocean
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6th - 12th
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4 Most Horrifying Mongol War Strategies
A quick introductory set to introduce your students to the Mongol war machine via PowerPoint
The Mongols conquered more land in 25 years than the Romans did in 400, and created the largest empire in history.
This mini-lesson is adapted from my blog www.thesocialstudiers.com,
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6th - 9th
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Medieval Europe stations
Here is a two-minute explanation on how to do this lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTM8KtnW0hg
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5th - 8th
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Coat of Arms- Get to Know You Project
A great intro to ancient civilizations class. A historical way to get to know your students. This activity allows your students to get to know one another and share who they are through art.
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6th - 12th
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Middle Ages: Manor Illustration/ Activity
This activity gets students to create their own manor in groups. They will work together to name their manor and then draw what is included in it. They will also be assigned a feudal level and they must describe their obligations to that level.
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5th - 7th
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The Northmen
This lesson about the Vikings is important because the effect they had on the medieval European world was felt from England to the middle east and remnants of such are still around today! Students will know how the Vikings operated in daily life in their homes as well as abroad and in battle.
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7th - 10th
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HS-ESS3-1
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