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Middle ages lessons for Microsoft Word
Renaissance: Important People of the Renaissance Webquest
Important People of the Renaissance Webquest Students will gain basic knowledge about 17 significant people from the Renaissance. The Important People of the Renaissance Webquest uses the following great website.http://www.ducksters.com/biography/Click here to view the website.My students enjoy learning new facts about the Renaissance from the website. I usually use this activity as a review or introduction activity for my middle school students and it takes at least one to two class periods for
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4th - 8th
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Impact of Fall of Rome and Beginning of Dark Ages Worksheet
In this 4 page worksheet/lesson, students examine how the fall of Rome impacted Europe and led to the "Dark Ages" or Middle Ages. They begin with a Do Now that sets up the lesson and connects the material to their previous knowledge. Then students analyze maps, images, and read a primary source excerpt from a medieval historian to determine how Germanic and Viking invasions impacted Western Europe (students especially enjoy the images of ancient Viking graffiti!). The lesson allows opportunities
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7th - 12th
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Marco Polo and the World of the Silk Road Webquest
Marco Polo and the World of the Silk Road WebquestStudents will gain a strong understanding of the travels of Marco Polo and the importance of the Silk Road.Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 60 questions and an answer key is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. I recommend using this activity as an introduction activity or as an opportunity for students to further explore the Silk Road. The webquest will take most students at
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Mongols and Mongol Empire Lesson Plan
Middle Ages Daily Life Webquest (Great Lesson Plan)
Middle Ages Webquest:The Middle Ages Webquest uses a great website that allows students to get a better understanding of daily life during Middle Ages. Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 70 questions and an answer sheet is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. The webquest takes most students at least one class period to complete. Feel free to modify this activity if needed to fit the needs of your students. The following majo
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4th - 10th
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Byzantine Empire Webquest
Byzantine Empire WebquestStudents will gain basic knowledge about the Byzantine Empire by completing an internet-based worksheet. The Byzantine Empire Webquest uses two great websites. The website allows students to explore the history and the impact of the Byzantine Empire.Please check out the websites at:Click here to view the first website.Click here to view the second website.The webquest contains 44 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the following topics: • The ci
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Byzantine Empire Lesson Plan Collection
Renaissance Daily Life and Culture Webquest
Renaissance Daily Life and Culture Webquest uses a great website that allows students to get a better understanding of the daily life of peasants and wealthy classes during the Renaissance. The webquest also covers importance advances made in art, architecture, and science during the Renaissance. The webquest is very easy to follow for students in grades 4-10.Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 58 questions and an answer sheet is included for the teacher. A QR code is included a
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Renaissance Sampler: By History Wizard
Charlemagne and the Medieval Frankish Kings: Worksheets and Lessons
This 6 page packet/lesson teaches students about the rise, fall, and impact of the Medieval Frankish kings - from Clovis to Charles Martel to Charlemagne - using images, maps, primary source excerpts, and notes sections. A complete teacher answer key is included and the packet can be broken into two days of lessons.
The first three pages examine the impact of the Merovingian Franks. First, a timeline and map analysis activity sets up historical context for students linking the fall of the Weste
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8th - 12th
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Middle Ages Webquest: Society and Religion
Students will gain basic knowledge about society and religion in the Middle Ages (800 C.E.-1500 C.E.) by completing an internet based worksheet. The webquest contains 56 questions and is a great lesson plan for any Middle Ages, Renaissance, or Reformation Unit. An answer sheet is included for the teacher. My students always enjoy this webquest. Depending on the age of your students the webquest will take 1 to 2 class periods to complete.The following topics are covered in this webquest:The impor
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5th - 10th
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Italian Renaissance Marshmallow Activity STEM Challenge
Italian Renaissance Marshmallow ChallengeThe Italian Renaissance Marshmallow Challenge activity is designed to allow student groups of three to four students to interact with their classmates by building a tower or an architectural wonder for their Italian city-state in eighteen minutes out of dry spaghetti noodles, tape, and string. Lastly, the tower needs to hold up the marshmallow at the top of structure. A group “wins” by making the tallest free standing structure that holds up the marshmal
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Renaissance Sampler: By History Wizard
Middle Ages: Knights and Castles Webquest
The Middle Ages: Knights and Castles Webquest uses a great website that allows students to get a better understanding of the life of knights during Middle Ages. The webquest is very easy to follow for students in grades 4-8. Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 56 questions and an answer sheet is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. The webquest takes most students at least 30 to 50 minutes to complete depending on their age. F
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4th - 9th
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Byzantine Empire Webquest (Justinian Dynasty)
The assignment contains 30 questions about the political and cultural structures of the Byzantine Empire. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary:Roman Empire Split Byzantine Empire Middle Ages Constantinople Constantine I Justinian Dynasty Justinian Code Archit
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: World History Curriculum Bundle
The Crusades Webquest
The assignment contains 34 questions about the causes and effects of the Crusades. Students will use an internet article to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary:Alexius I Call for the First Crusade by Pope Urban II Knights Templar Holy Land People’s Crusade Jewish-Christian relations Constantinople Th
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: World History Curriculum Bundle
Hundred Years' War and Joan of Arc Webquest
The document contains 30 questions about the Hundred Years' War and Joan of Arc. Students will use a kid-friendly website to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *The assignment can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics: Causes of the War King Edward III England invades France The Black Prince King Henry V The Battle of Agincourt England Invades Southern France in 1428 S
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: World History Curriculum Bundle
Manorialism Simulation
Students have a blast learning about the medieval manorial economic system involved in feudalism in this fun lesson! Students create their own feudal manor system in this hands-on simulation, which especially appeals to visual and kinesthetic learners. The lesson includes an Aim, Do Now, a student reading about manorialism in the Middle Ages, and two summary questions for students after the activity is completed. This would also make a good sub plan.This file is left in Word so you may edit it
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4th - 8th
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Info Reading Text - European History: The Italian Renaissance (no prep/sub plan)
An informational text article and vocabulary activity about the Italian Renaissance. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, or substitute teaching plan. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Crash Course World History Mini Bundle: #22: The Renaissance
Reformation Lesson Plan Collection Bundle
If you are teaching about the Reformation this collection will add depth and engagement to your unit. Martin Luther, John Calvin, religious conflict, and the Inquisition are covered in this collection. Just click on each link below to find out more about each individual lesson plan included in this collection:Martin Luther WebquestReformation: Thirty Years’ War WebquestReformation: Inquisition ActivityThe Protestant Reformation in 4 Minutes Video WorksheetMartin Luther and the Reformation in 4
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6th - 12th
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Building a Medieval Castle - Lesson Plan
Spent a lot of time in developing this lesson plan:
- Includes expectations
- Catering to multiple intelligences
- pre planning requirements
- list of materials
- pre activity
- activity
- work schedule task
- "leader list" with "job list" - a job to cater to each multiple intelligence; caters to all students
- rubric
- step by step instructions
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4th - 8th
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Jerusalem Old City Map Worksheet (Easy To Use)
This great map activity allows students to examine the major locations and holy sites within Jerusalem. Just download the Jerusalem Old City at the following websitehttp://geoalliance.asu.edu/sites/default/files/maps/Jerusalem.pdfThe main website also has other great historical maps.http://geoalliance.asu.edu/maps/historicalDepending on the age level of your students the Jerusalem Old City Map worksheet will take 10 to 20 minutes to complete. I suggest giving the assignment at the start of class
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Crusades Lesson Plan Collection (Bundle)
Renaissance: Michelangelo Paints the Sistine Chapel Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions.http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/michelangelo.htmClick here to view the website.The primary source document is labeled (Michelangelo Paints the Sistine Chapel)Students read the docume
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6th - 12th
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Reformation: Inquisition Activity
Reformation: Inquisition ActivityThe objective of this activity is to have students understand the fear, terror, and misunderstanding during the Reformation caused by the Inquisition.This activity will allow students to understand religious intolerance and fear that spread through various parts of Europe during the Reformation. The Inquisition activity is used to create a situation similar to the spread of fear during the Inquisition. All this activity needs is slips of papers with symbols on th
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Reformation Lesson Plan Collection Bundle
Charlemagne DBQ
This DBQ addresses the theme of The Origins of Power. Where does power come from? Who gets it? We are using the Emperor Charles the Great (usually called ‘Charlemagne’ in the English world) as an example of someone who gathered up and kept power over a large part of Europe. Students are challenged to read primary documents carefully and choose the answer that best describes the situation.
We begin by setting the stage with a very brief synopsis of Western Rome falling. The Germanic tr
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8th - 11th
Middle Ages: Muhammad & The Rise of Islam and the Islamic Empire
Students read an engaging and easy-to-follow story that provides context and details concerning the life of Muhammad, the time period, the rise of Islam, and the growth of the Islamic Empire. A set of questions accompanies the reading. Fantastic introduction to Islam and the Middle East during the Middles Ages. I suggest following this up with my "Middle Ages: Islamic Empire - Muslim Contributions to the World" which encourages students to learn more about cultural contributions of the medieval
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8th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - Superstitions: Friday the 13th and the Knights Templar
An informational text article about the end of the Knights Templar, and the connection to superstitions about Friday the 13th. A great supplement to any unit on the middle ages. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, or substitute teaching plan. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Crash Course World History Mini Bundle: #15: The Crusades
English Civil War and the Execution of King Charles I Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the English Civil War and the Execution of King Charles I. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/charlesI.htmClick here to view the website.The primary source document is labeled (The Execution of Charles I, 1649) Students re
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: English Civil War and 1600s England Lesson Plan Collection Bundle
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