Focus Question: What events helped contribute to the end of the Feudal system?
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| Fleas on Rats |
| 100 Years War |
You will read about 3 major events that helped contribute to end of this political system.
Go to TCI: Lesson 5.
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Agenda
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Health and Medicine of the Middle Ages
What was medical treatment like in Medieval Europe?
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Health and Medicine of the Middle Ages
What was medical treatment like in Medieval Europe?
What do you think was the average life span of people in the middle ages? Think about their lifestyles.
You will compete in the Crazy Cure Challenge. For every correct match your group will earn 20 points.
You will compete in the Crazy Cure Challenge. For every correct match your group will earn 20 points.
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Agenda
Your Coat of Arms is due today. You will be given a little time to add some finishing touches to your design.
We will learn more about life as a knight.
Focus Question: What are the 3 stages of knighthood? Give details for each stage.
Medieval Weapons: Large and Small.
Begin to prep for Medieval Jeopardy. You will choose your bravest knight to compete for your castle group. You will keep whatever points your warrior earns.
Medieval Midterm: Coming soon.
Your Coat of Arms is due today. You will be given a little time to add some finishing touches to your design.
We will learn more about life as a knight.
Focus Question: What are the 3 stages of knighthood? Give details for each stage.
Medieval Weapons: Large and Small.
Begin to prep for Medieval Jeopardy. You will choose your bravest knight to compete for your castle group. You will keep whatever points your warrior earns.
Medieval Midterm: Coming soon.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Agenda
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What was it like being a knight? How much training was needed to become part of this elite force?
TCI: You will complete Section 5: Knights During Feudal Times.
Next, Section 6: Peasants During Feudal Times.
Tuesday: You will create slides in the GC describing life in Medieval Europe. Due: Friday.
Finally, you will learn about Heraldry. This will lead you to a creative assignment. You will be designing your Coat of Arms.
Did your ancestors have a Coat of Arms?
CNN 10 Student News
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What was it like being a knight? How much training was needed to become part of this elite force?
TCI: You will complete Section 5: Knights During Feudal Times.
Next, Section 6: Peasants During Feudal Times.
Tuesday: You will create slides in the GC describing life in Medieval Europe. Due: Friday.
Finally, you will learn about Heraldry. This will lead you to a creative assignment. You will be designing your Coat of Arms.
Did your ancestors have a Coat of Arms?
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Agenda
CNN 10 Student News
What was life like behind the castle walls?
How did these amazing structures keep enemies out? What were some of the most effective defenses?
Parts of a Castle: Due: Wednesday.
Later: We will watch an exurpt from Castles at War. What types of defenses were created to keep the castles safe? What types of devices were used by the attackers to get into a castle?
CNN 10 Student News
What was life like behind the castle walls?How did these amazing structures keep enemies out? What were some of the most effective defenses?
Parts of a Castle: Due: Wednesday.
Later: We will watch an exurpt from Castles at War. What types of defenses were created to keep the castles safe? What types of devices were used by the attackers to get into a castle?
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Agenda
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The Focus:
• Describe the land divisions and political organizations of European feudal society.
• Compare and contrast the lives of nobles, knights, and serfs.
TCI: The Development of Feudalism.
Prepare to fill out your Feudal Contract between the lord and vassals.
Remember to choose wisely.
Monday: Who was William the Conqueror? How did he get his title?
We will read a short article and participate in a readers' theater.
Go to the GC and find your assignment: If You Were King William, and answer the question in complete sentences. This will be due Wed.
What was life, as a lord living in a castle like? Friday, we will watch a video on castles. You will take notes.
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The Focus:
• Describe the land divisions and political organizations of European feudal society.
• Compare and contrast the lives of nobles, knights, and serfs.
TCI: The Development of Feudalism.
Prepare to fill out your Feudal Contract between the lord and vassals.
Remember to choose wisely.
Monday: Who was William the Conqueror? How did he get his title?
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| A tapestry depicting the Battle of Hastings |
We will read a short article and participate in a readers' theater.
Go to the GC and find your assignment: If You Were King William, and answer the question in complete sentences. This will be due Wed.
What was life, as a lord living in a castle like? Friday, we will watch a video on castles. You will take notes.
Monday, October 9, 2017
Agenda
CNN 10 Student News
Remember to copy the definition of Feudalism from the prior blog into your SS notebook.
Think about it:
• How did invasions during the 9th and 10th centuries create a need for the system of feudalism?
• Describe the land divisions and political organizations of European feudal society.
• Compare and contrast the lives of nobles, knights, and serfs.
Prepare to choose a medieval name for yourself and your fiefs.
CNN 10 Student News
Remember to copy the definition of Feudalism from the prior blog into your SS notebook.
Think about it:
• How did invasions during the 9th and 10th centuries create a need for the system of feudalism?• Describe the land divisions and political organizations of European feudal society.
• Compare and contrast the lives of nobles, knights, and serfs.
Prepare to choose a medieval name for yourself and your fiefs.
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Agenda
CNN 10 Student News
Introduction to Christendom. You will read an overview of the life in Medieval Europe. Find the main idea in each section. Use your notebook to record your statements.
Feudalism: A political and economic system of Europe from the ninth century, based on the relation of lord to vassal, as a result of land being held on condition of homage and service.
CNN 10 Student News
Introduction to Christendom. You will read an overview of the life in Medieval Europe. Find the main idea in each section. Use your notebook to record your statements.
Feudalism: A political and economic system of Europe from the ninth century, based on the relation of lord to vassal, as a result of land being held on condition of homage and service.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Agenda
CNN Student News
We will complete the reading and notes for The Legacy of the Roman Empire. Prepare to take the chapter test.
We will review some of the major events that caused the empire's downfall. We will also review the many innovations left behind.
HW: Reasons for the Fall of Rome sheet due: Thursday.
Chapter Test: Thursday.
The great Roman Empire has fallen in the west. What happens next?
CNN Student News
We will complete the reading and notes for The Legacy of the Roman Empire. Prepare to take the chapter test.We will review some of the major events that caused the empire's downfall. We will also review the many innovations left behind.
HW: Reasons for the Fall of Rome sheet due: Thursday.
Chapter Test: Thursday.
The great Roman Empire has fallen in the west. What happens next?
Monday, September 18, 2017
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Agenda
CNN Student News
The Romans
Many factors contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire in the west.
However, the Romans left behind a very rich legacy which lives on to this day.
Such as:
Art, Architecture, Engineering, language, and writing, and even law.
Continue taking notes in your TCI Interactive Notebook.
CNN Student News
The Romans
Many factors contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire in the west. However, the Romans left behind a very rich legacy which lives on to this day.
Such as:
Art, Architecture, Engineering, language, and writing, and even law.
Continue taking notes in your TCI Interactive Notebook.
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Agenda
CNN Student News: Take notes in your notebook.
The Fall of the Roman Empire
What events led to the end of one of the largest empires in the history of the world? Go to the TCI History Alive link to begin your exploration. You will be taking notes in your interactive notebooks.
CNN Student News: Take notes in your notebook.
The Fall of the Roman Empire
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What events led to the end of one of the largest empires in the history of the world? Go to the TCI History Alive link to begin your exploration. You will be taking notes in your interactive notebooks.
Monday, August 28, 2017
The Legacy of Roman Empire
To what extent have the contributions of ancient Rome influenced modern society?
You will learn what contributed to the end of huge and successful empire.
Go to the TCI History Alive Link.
Then: Once you have created your account, we will begin our study of the Roman Legacy.
I will guide you though this sign up process.
To what extent have the contributions of ancient Rome influenced modern society?
You will learn what contributed to the end of huge and successful empire.
Go to the TCI History Alive Link.
Then: Once you have created your account, we will begin our study of the Roman Legacy.
- Click on the "Student Sign In" button (upper right corner)
- Click on the green "Create Account" button
- Enter the required fields
- Click the "Sign up" button
If you do not have a Chromebook. You will be working on paper .
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Agenda
CNN Student News
In this unit you will learn about Medieval Europe. Your introduction will begin with the fall of Rome.
With your group, you will identify key geographic and political features of Medieval Europe. You will also describe how geography affected selected aspects of life in this world.
In small groups you will begin your Geography Challenge. This is a paper, pencil and book activity.
CNN Student News
With your group, you will identify key geographic and political features of Medieval Europe. You will also describe how geography affected selected aspects of life in this world.
In small groups you will begin your Geography Challenge. This is a paper, pencil and book activity.
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