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- 4th - 5th
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Students focus on the development of European civilization during the Middle Ages in Europe through this series of lessons. They develop an awareness for time and place, explain the complex nature of cultures, and real and mythical characters. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students investigate the history of Islam, the five pillars of Islam, and the Crusades of the Middle Ages. They research and examine Islamic art, analyze maps, sequence events, create posters, and analyze Islam's contributions to culture. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students complete worksheets and roleplay feudal simulations as they are immersed in the daily life of the Middle Ages. They study geography of Europe and the origins of European tribes. They outline and write a biographical essay and make a timeline. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students read and write about the religious and philosophical ideas of medieval society. They create diagrams and timelines on the Middle Ages in England as well as a notebook about this time period. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze maps, firsthand accounts, and archival documents to trace the path and aftermath of the Black Death. Connections between the plague and changes adopted by the ruling class are explored in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students explain the effecfs of the Black Death, or bubonic plague, along with economic, environmental, and social factors that lead to the decline of medieval monarchies. Students develop research questions about the plague and create graphs for their questions. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students explore the notion of survival as it applies to modern society. They compare medieval society to their own lives to put into perspective the harsh reality of life in the "Dark Ages." They examine how modern inventions have altered our own survival needs and how people were affected by their conditions during the middle ages. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students discover how the late Middle Ages influence present society. Among the discussions, they compare aids in Africa with the Black Plague of the Middle Ages. In pairs, students create fairy tales reflecting life during the Middle Ages. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are able to show on a map how the Black Death moved through Europe. They summarize the direct effects of the Black Death in Europe. Students cite evidence from firsthand accounts in developing an argument that connections can, or cannot, be drawn between the plague and changes adopted by the ruling class. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students read about the Middle Ages in their textbook before completing a computer based treasure hunt. They complete a journal entry about an event that took place during the Middle Ages such as the Crusades, the Black Plague, or the Norman Conquest. Full Review »
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