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Middle ages resources for Easel Assessments
Medieval Times Activities Unit Reading Passages Maps & Project Middle Ages
This Medieval Times unit is full of fun activities that will teach your students about life during the Middle Ages. Through kid-friendly reading passages and engaging activities, your students will be thoroughly fascinated by the Middle Ages. They will learn about the lifestyles and culture of people and the historical events of the time.This Unit is Divided into 8 Sections:Introduction People of the Middle AgesFeudal SystemMedieval CastlesKnights and TradesmenFamous People: Charlemagne, Richard
Grades:
2nd - 5th
"Medieval Knights and Chivalry" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Article and Power Point describe the process of becoming a knight and explain the code of chivalry. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 39-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice - Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- Common Core-Aligned - DBQ Short Answer Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answer
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Crusades Worksheet
This worksheet covers the Crusades. A PDF worksheet, a link to download the worksheet in Google Slides, an optional worksheet with ten multiple-choice questions, an answer key, and a link to download the questions as a Google Form are all included. It is divided into nine sections:IntroductionWhat is a Crusade?BackgroundThe First CrusadeThe Second CrusadeThe Third CrusadeThe Fourth CrusadeOther CrusadesThe Legacy of the CrusadesAt the end, there is one question for students to answer:What factor
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Middle Ages Bundle
The Medieval Catholic Church's Role - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point describe the Medieval Catholic Church, the increase of its influence and its relationship with the monarchy. It explains the orders founded at this time (Benedictines - monastic ... and Franciscans - mendicant), as well as, demonstrates the Church's emphasis on education, and its influence on universities. Benedict of Nursia, Francis of Assisi, and Thomas Aquinas are highlighted. Activities and Common Core-Aligned DBQ Assessments included.Lesson include
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Mansa Musa" + Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment
Historians aren't exactly sure what year Mansa Musa was born, and they can't even agree on when he died. But they can agree on one thing .... HE LIVED ! A brief Article and Power Point reveal Mansa Musa, the richest man in recorded history - highlighting his accomplishments and impact - including his pilgrimage to Mecca. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Biography- 28-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessm
Grades:
5th - 9th
Medieval West Africa - "The Story of Sundiata" - Article, Power Point, Assess.
The illustrated Article and Power Point, "The Story of Sundiata" is an engaging story of the life-altering journey a disabled boy, named Sundiata, undertakes to become a great warrior and eventual ruler of the Empire of Mali. The story, "The Lion King" has many parallels to this story. Ideal for Venn Diagram, T Square, and/or discussion groups. The Story of Sundiata makes a perfect cross-curriculum and/or extension lesson. Great for a discussion centered on whether a griot is a storyteller or
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Medieval West Africa - An Overview" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess.
The Article and Power Point examine the geography of West Africa, the history of the three Medieval West African Trading Empires: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, as well as, explains Medieval West African Society and Art. Activities and Assessments included. (One Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessment and One C.C. Aligned Document Based Question Assessment) Lesson includes: - 8-Page Illustrated Article - 77-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessment + Answer Key - Primary Source: - f
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Sea Voyages of Zheng He" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The Article and Power Point tell of the Ming's attempt to widen its tributary system and establish a state monopoly on trade by sending Admiral Zheng He on numerous sea voyages to distant lands. Activities, and C. C. Aligned Document-Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 2-Page Illustrated Article- 31-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - Primary Source: - from "Zheng He's Journal" + Attachments- Common Core
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Byzantine Empire - an Overview" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point examine the Byzantine Empire from the founding of Constantinople to the Empire's demise. It includes Emperor Justinian's conquests, Justinian's Code, the Hagia Sophia, and how Theodora influenced Justinian's accomplishments. It also includes the Nicene Creed, the Great Schism, and the spread of Byzantine culture. Activities, Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments, and four Brief Articles included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Prince Henry the Navigator" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated 2-page Article and 26-slide Power Point tell of Prince Henry's influence in, and contributions to, finding a sea route to Asia that could compete with the overland trade routes in the 15th and 16th century. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 2-Page Illustrated Article - 25-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answers)- 'Prince
Grades:
5th - 9th
Islam - 1,001 Arabian Nights - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment
The Article and Power Point are explanations of the mythical origin of the book, A Thousand and One Nights. Scheherazade, the daughter of one of the king's viziers, decides to put an end to a terrible tradition. Excellent story of 1,001 tales told in 1,001 nights in order to save lives. Engaging extension to Islamic Unit. Activities and Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article - 21 Slide Power Point- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Islamic Empire" - An Overview - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point include the Origins of Islam, the Religion of Islam, and the Spread of Islam. Primary Source: "Muhammad's Last Sermon." Activities and Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 5-Page Illustrated Article- 54-Slide Power Point Presentation + Notes - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessments + Answer Keys- Primary Source: - from "Muhammad's Last Sermon"- C.C. Aligned - Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Renaissance - An Overview" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The Article and Power Point explain the European Renaissance and reveal the people, places, and concepts involved in it. The lesson includes the inspirations, the philosophy, the politics, the art, and the literature of the era. Common Core-Aligned Document-Based Question Assessments and Activities included. Also included: Primary Source: - from "The Decameron." Secondary Sources: "Decameron: The Story." + "The Black Death" Lesson includes: - 11-Page Illustrated Article- 143-Slide Illus
Grades:
5th - 9th
Great Schism - 2 Civilizations Emerge - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and corresponding Power Point discuss the religious, political, and cultural differences that developed in Europe along the lines of the Great Schism. It explains the reasons for the creation of the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church and the influences each had on their respective civilizations. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 31-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Rise of Japanese Feudalism - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The Article and Power Point describe the important aspects of Japanese Feudalism - the lord/vassal system, the shogun, the daimyo, the samurai and the code of bushido, as well as, the connection of the samurai with Zen and Kendo. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article- 25-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice Assessment / DBQ Writing Assessment + Answer Keys- Primary Source: from "The Way of the
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Muslim Contributions to Later Civilizations" - Article, Power Point, Assess
The Illustrated Article and Power Point explain the many achievements that make up the legacy of the medieval Islamic Civilization - in Mathematics, Astronomy, Medicine, Philosophy, Science, History, as well as, Art and Architecture. Activities and Common Core-Document-Based Question Assessments included. Primary Source: "The Book of Optics."Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 31 Slide Power Point Presentation- Primary Source: from Ibn al-Haytham's "The Book of Optics" (neutrality
Grades:
5th - 9th
Medieval Europe "Gargoyles" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Gargoyles Article and Power Point explain the origin of these enigmatic medieval structures. Students will be amazed to discover the dual purposes of these frightening "creatures." They will also be amazed at the etymology of the word itself and realize that they know more about the word than they think. Activities and Assessments included. Gargoyle Origin Story Slides and Notre Dame Fire Slides also included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article - 54-Slide (Total) Powe
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Justinian and Theodora" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (DL)
The illustrated Article and PowerPoint demonstrate Theodora's influence on many of Justinian's decisions and accomplishments during his rule of the Byzantine Empire in the sixth century...Activities and Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 6-Page Illustrated Article - 38-Slide PowerPoint Presentation + Notes- Multiple Choice Assessment + Answer Key - Scaffolded Paragraph Writing Activity + Scoring Rubric - Document-Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Effects of Islam & Arabic on Med. West Africa" - Article, Power Point, Assess
The Article and Power Point explain the profound influence that Islam and Arabic had on the medieval West African Trading Empires. Activities and Common Core Aligned Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson Includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article- 26-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessment + Answer Key + (Easel Alternative)- Primary Source: from 'The Words of Mamadou Kouyate'- Common Core-Aligned DBQ Short Answer Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring
Grades:
5th - 9th
Medieval China "Tang and Song" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The Article and Power Point present an overview of China's Golden Age - the Tang and Song Dynasties. It explains medieval Chinese government, Chinese belief systems, as well as, innovations and achievements during the Tang and Song. Various Activities with Multiple Choice and Document-Based Question Assessments included. Common Core Aligned.Lesson includes: - 5-Page Illustrated Article - 45-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question - Assessment + Answer Key- Pri
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Age of Exploration" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (DL)
The 7-page Article and 78-page Power Point feature the people and achievements of the Age of Exploration. It reveals the consequences of Europeans reaching the Indies, as well as, coming to the Americas. It also explains how the systems of capitalism and mercantilism were ushered in by this era. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 7-Page Illustrated Article- 78-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice Assessment + Answer Key - Document-Based Question Assessment + Answe
Grades:
5th - 9th
Crash Course World History Episode 14 Worksheet: The Dark Ages
21 True/False Problems that can be printed out or auto-graded online, plus a map worksheet! Includes a time stamp option for every question as well as both one-page and large-format versions of the main worksheet. ALL ACTIVITIES CAN BE DONE COMPLETELY ONLINE, and the true/false problems include an online auto-grading option! Includes detailed answer keys!PERFECT FOR DISTANCE LEARNING OR A PAPERLESS CLASSROOM:Can be completed by students fully online, using any device!Just look for the "Easel Act
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Grades:
7th - 11th
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Medieval America "Maya, Aztec, Inca" - Overview Article, PowerPoint, Assessments
The Article and Power Point reveal the development of four of the most important components of civilizations: Language, Agriculture, Architecture/Engineering, and Science/Mathematics regarding the Maya, Inca, and Aztecs. Various Activities, Primary and Secondary sources, including Multiple Choice, as well as, Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments.Lesson includes: - 6-Page Illustrated Article - 65-Slide Illustrated Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / Document Based
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Japan's Golden Age" + Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (Distance)
The Article and Power Point provide an overview of Heian Japan's cultural development, the evolution of Japanese Buddhism, and the prevailing values in medieval Japanese society from the 800s to the 1300s. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments included. Lesson includes: - 5-Page Illustrated Overview - 66 Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice Assessment + Answer Key- Primary Source: from "The Tale of Genji" - Common Core-Aligned Short Answer DBQ A
Grades:
5th - 9th
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