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8th grade middle ages classroom forms for GATE
Knight Vs. Samurai: A multimedia comparison/point-of-view experience
What middle school student doesn't like to learn about fighting? This lesson (which is one of my best sellers) comparing Knights and Samurais gets them interested right away and relates to Common Core! Using Voicethread.com or GoAnimate4Schools.com students take on the point-of-view of a Knight and Samurai to compare various aspects of each (i.e. appearance, responsibilities, combat skills, weapons, code of conduct, etc...).
This product includes my rough lesson plan (allowing you to see my
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: $ Saving Bundle: Buy My Store-Erin Schneider Secondary Social Studies
Medieval Chinese Tangram Puzzle (Distance Learning Compatible)
The Chinese Tangram, or "seven boards of skill," is a unique Chinese puzzle with a rich history. It is said to have originated in the Song Dynasty. The object of the puzzle is to make recognizable shapes using all seven pieces. Variations on the puzzle include a challenge to see how many, say, "birds" can be made. The Tangram is a fun, kinesthetic, extension-activity for individuals, pairs, or groups. An "origin story" is included, although the real origin is unknown. Still, the "origin stor
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
Writing a Medieval Timeline
Are your students learning about medieval history? Here's a tool that will help them keep the dates straight! There are four templates, available in both color and in black and white, with different time spans on each. Choose the one(s) you'd like your students to focus on and then challenge them to conduct research to explore events from this fascinating time period. Students will need to analyze the historical impact of each event and evaluate its importance in order to complete the timeli
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6th - 8th
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Accommodation & Modification Tracking "Cheat" Sheet - Google Sheet
Use this *editable* Google Sheet to keep track of your students IEP/504 accommodation and modifications. There are some commonly used accommodations/mods in the sheet already - but feel free to change those to meet YOUR needs! Keep this file in your drive and you will have it where ever you go! This will help you have a quick visual of what individual needs your students have! There are TWO layouts available: vertical and horizontal layout. Feel free to use one of these or make them fit your nee
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6th - 12th
Confucianism in Our Schools ? Activity (Distance Learning)
The Activity asks the question: "Is our school influenced by the philosophical principles of Confucianism ?" - and asks four questions based on the four basic tenets of Confucianism - respect for social order, respect for social rank, the importance of education, and the importance of moral virtue. The students are asked to give examples of each in their school environment. This is a great small group activity which encourages discussion and consensus.Lesson includes: - Confucianism Introductio
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5th - 9th
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Middle School - Student Class/Supplies Checklist
Middle School Class/Supplies Checklist — the ultimate organizational tool designed specifically for students who may need a little extra help keeping track of their class essentials!This checklist is more than just a piece of paper; it's a tool that empowers students to take charge of their organization and set the stage for a successful academic journey. Say goodbye to the stress of forgotten materials and hello to a more confident and prepared student!
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5th - 9th
Classroom Rules and Procedures Power-point
This power point goes over almost any rule or procedure you could have in your classroom. It is specific and direct. This was a game-changer for classroom management in my classroom. I use it at the beginning of the year, but also revisit it frequently as needed. It is totally editable to fit your own classroom rules and procedures, but gives you a great place to start.
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5th - 9th
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The 95 These of Martin Luther; Common Core Approach
The 95 Theses of Martin Luther triggered the Reformation and brought an era of great change to Europe. The 95 Theses of Martin Luther triggered the Reformation and brought an era of great change to Europe. In a Common Core approach, the students are going to create an illustrated pamphlet by reading five of the “95 Theses” of Martin Luther, visually demonstrating their understanding, and concisely explaining why the Church’s actions angered him. Martin Luther was passionately defending Christ
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6th - 12th
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MEDIEVAL TIMES UNIT FOR SMART BOARD!!!! Grades 4,5,6
Medieval Times Unit
Grades 3-6
*Make your focus topic selections based on how appropriate for the grade you teach
Time Frame approx. 2-3 weeks
Document includes:
• Full unit of smart board lessons and slides to teach Medieval Times in your classroom
• Made for a 3rd grade Gifted Class, you can adapt it for topics using books of your choice OR the books I’ve suggested.
• Graphic organizers
• Format for research paper
• Format for poster
• Materials needed
• Information about
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Introduction to the Renaissance Video Notes
The pages include the video notes, the key and an editable copy.
This is great for students to see an introduction of the Renaissance period.
Grades:
5th - 8th
"Medieval Europe - A New Civilization" - Activities/Assess (Distance Learning)
The Activities direct the students to make 1-3 small posters with activities that include maps, a timeline, a match, and short answer questions. The topics are: The Geography of Europe, A New Civilization in Europe, as well as, The Rise of Religious Orders and The Spread of Christianity in Europe. Great as an extension to a Medieval Europe Unit.Included: - 3 Map Activities - Answer Key- Maps + Blank Maps- Blank Timeline - New Civilization Crossword + Crossword Key - Printables - Visuals- No
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5th - 9th
Differentiated graphic organizer:analyze the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages
Use this graphic organizer to examine and analyze the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages. How did the church evolve over time?
This frame/graphic organizer should be used as students learn about the Catholic Church. Students may take notes from the textbook or lecture notes. They may work in teams or with a partner to complete the organizer. This organizer may also be used as pre-writing activity for the essay to follow or as a study guide for the test.
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5th - 9th
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Create-a-Center: The Middle Ages
ABOUT THE CREATE-A-CENTER SERIESEach center provides 90 tasks, ready to cut out and make into a center, as well as a crossword puzzle and an enrichment activity. The multi-disciplinary activities are keyed to Bloom's Taxonomy and include tasks from the 6 major classifications of the cognitive domain: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Create-a-Centers are great for gifted and talented students.Answers are provided for the crossword puzzle and most of the
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle Ages Bundle for Grades 4–8
Door in the Wall student packet CCSS meet critical thinking strategies
This in depth study of Marguerite de Angeli's book Door in the Wall is a complete student handout; just copy and start! Each chapter has vocabulary, an introduction to medieval concepts and comprehension follow up based on Project Zero's "Visible Thinking" strategies that are the perfect window into your student's grasp of Common Core SS. Pair this unit with your studies of medieval Europe for great cross curricular integration. You will download a PDF version, but can contact me if you have a
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6th - 11th
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Middle School General Music Instrument Contract
As my collection of instruments grew, I decided that I need to create an instrument contract so I could be sure that parents, students and myself were all on the same page about classroom expectations, and instrument usage. You can simply change the few bolded words to your name and school name, or edit as you see fit to make this work for your classroom's specific expectations.
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4th - 8th
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The Middle Ages
Students are naturally drawn to the magic and mystery of the Middle Ages with its kings, queens, castles, courts, and knights in shining armor. The booktalks and activities included have been chosen to strengthen and enrich learning about this period of history and to help students develop language arts, reading, social studies, and critical and creative thinking skills. Topics include Europe during the Middle Ages, the successions of European rules, Medieval literature, and religions and mythol
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5th - 9th
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Dear Niccolo; A Common Core Approach to Machiavelli's The Prince
Machiavelli's The Prince examines politics during the Renaissance, changing the way people looked at government in the same manner that art and literature were forever changed. Any study of the Renaissance and politics must take into account Machiavelli's examination of politics, not as an ideal version but a practical guide, derived from history. Have your students turn the Prince into an advice column for princes, allowing them to delineate both the problems and the solutions offered by Mach
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7th - 12th
Apply what you know: Create a CD/Album Cover for the Mongols-Distance Learning
A student favorite! Students will use higher-level thinking skills to apply information they have learned about the Mongols to create a CD/Album cover (as you would see on iTunes etc...). My students created the cover after listening to a song that I purchased on TPT at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mongols-Song-by-EdTunes (you could also use Flocabulary.com). The assignment could also be done as an assessment after learning about the Mongols.
The song is NOT included with this p
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: $ Saving Bundle: Buy My Store-Erin Schneider Secondary Social Studies
Feudalism in Japan vs. Feudalism in Europe- differentiated graphic organizer
Use this graphic organizer to compare and contrast feudalism in Japan and feudalism in Europe. In what way was it similar? How did it differ? If you have been using Icons of Depth and Complexity for differentiated instructions, your students should be familiar with the icons. If not, the explanation is below:
This frame/graphic organizer could be used as students learn about feudalism. Students may take meaningful notes from the textbook or lecture notes as they note the language of the discipl
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5th - 9th
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Positives and Negatives of Medieval Cities
A quick video introduction to the positive and negative aspects of life in a medieval city. Students are asked to complete a Google slide related to two quick, interesting videos they'll watch about life in medieval towns. It makes for a good introduction or stand-alone lesson students can complete independentally.
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5th - 9th
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Middle School Syllabus
Editable syllabus for any middle school level course. This is based on my science class but can be edited easily so that it fits the needs for your class.
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6th - 8th
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Tang & Song - "Composition of the Chinese Imperial State" (Distance Learning)
This Activity includes a Chart defining the elements of the Chinese Imperial State ... the bureaucracy + scholar-officials + the merit system + emperor support + Confucian principles. Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment included.Lesson includes: - Chinese Imperial State Chart - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answers)- Support from Text Guide- Maps: Tang + Song- Empero
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5th - 9th
Digital Middle Ages Quote Responses/Warm Ups for Social Studies Classrooms
Quote responses are an engaging warm up or critical thinking activity for the World History/Social Studies classroom. Included in this package are 17 quotes organized into two categories: Middle Ages and Misc. Quotes that can be used throughout the year.These quotes can be used at a variety of academic levels in a many different ways. In the document are both teacher directions and project-able student directions. There is also a sample quote response to share with students.Each quote connects
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6th - 12th
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Medieval China's "Three Ways" - Phony Document (Distance Learning)
The Phony Document describes the 3 dominant philosophies in medieval China. Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. The document, however has factual errors in it, and the students are directed to close-read and correct any errors. This may be done in groups or individually. Great "close reading or reading for purpose activity." An optional synopsis of the three philosophies is included.Lesson includes: - 2-Page Phony Document - Answer Keys: Document Errors + Document Corrections- "Three W
Grades:
5th - 9th
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