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Italian Renaissance
Fifth graders explore the Italian Rensissance in this six lessons unit. The prominent citizens, the ideas, values, art, philosophy, and literature of the are seen as a rediscovery of Ancient Greek and Roman times.
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Illuminations of the Middle Ages
Students investigate medieval music, art, and manuscripts. They research the materials and equipment used by illuminators, examine images of manuscripts, and illuminate their own initials in a medieval style.
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Casting Light On The Dark Ages
Students write a 250-word report on their findings, comparing life in the Middle Ages to what they already know about life today. They explore a website imbedded in this plan to do their research.
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Casting Light On The Dark Ages
Students research life in the Middle Ages on the internet and write a comparative analysis of the differences between life in the Middle Ages and life today.
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Making Stained Glass Windows
Learners, in groups, research several European cathedrals from the Middle Ages. They design stained glass windows and decorate a school window with their design using black construction paper and cellophane.
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Knighthood and Chivalry
Young scholars explore the Arthurian legends to determine the steps young men must take to become knights. After completing a series of academic tasks, students are dubbed "knights" in a classroom ceremony.
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Life Inside Castle Walls
Students compare their life-style with the Middle Ages, create their own castles and end with a feast. They explore life in the Middle Ages, use their information and creativity to design a castle & a personal coat of arms; students...
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A Common Thread
Sixth graders explore the Renaissance. For this Renaissance lesson, 6th graders study the culture and society of the middle ages. Students research the geography and climate of the times and discover how these affected agriculture.
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Stained Glass in the Middle Ages
In this Middle Ages worksheet, students read the 7 questions related to the Middle Ages. Students type in their answers and email to the teacher.
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Castles in the Middle Ages: Different Attack Methods
In this castles worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer listing different methods of attack, their advantages and disadvantages.
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Middle Ages Medicine Word Search
In this history of medicine worksheet, students read the 15 words related to the history of medicine and medicine in the Middle Ages. Students locate the words in the word search.
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Documenting Women's Lives - Anglo-Saxon England
Students read excerpts from poems from women who lived during the Middle Ages. They match the correct document to statements on a workshee they are to complete.