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Free 11th grade middle ages cultural activities

Advice for a Young Renaissance Prince - Machiavelli

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This rich task puts students in the role of political advisers to a Renaissance prince. It invites them to consider different ways that rulers might exercise and consolidate power, in the tradition of the Italian Renaissance political philosopher Machiavelli. The handout provides a brief, imaginative, realistic context to help students assume their role and to understand some of the factors they need to consider. I like to arrange chairs around the room like a council chamber, with myself or

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Government, Middle Ages

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Handouts, Simulations, Cultural Activities

Groundhog Day /Candlemas Day for High Schoolers FREEBIE

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CARA CREATIONS

4 separate activities for understanding the circle of seasons, and the specific holiday of candlemas/groundhog's day. The first includes a four page reading with primary source poems and medieval rhymes with question and answer sheet suitable for upper levels and upper grades. 2 project ideas with overview readings, one on candles/gardens and the other on animals (woodchuck) that could be adapted or used with lower grades or level 1 word search - younger grade and level

Subjects:

European History, Middle Ages, Winter

Grades:

7th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Projects, Cultural Activities