Week 7: Sept. 25-28, 2k18

Hey #Serfs4Life welcome back to the Middle Ages!

Day 1
In Class:  Finish our discussion of the Big 3 -- Charlemagne, William the Conqueror, and Joan of Arc -- Examine the feudal hierarchy of Monarchs, Lords and Ladies, Life on a Manor and so forth

What's It Like Being a Knight?

Life as a Knight!

HW:  None BUT...Short Quiz on Feudalism on Friday Sept 28


Day 2
In Class:  It's Knight Time! -- Coat of Arms project too!  Huzzah!

It’s “Knight Time” in class!  Let’s check out some “Knight Life”.  

Please read the handout regarding the knights and answer the following Q’s about knights in your notes...

1. True/False - A cook was once knighted by William the Conqueror
2. True/False - Knights fought in the Crusades for religious purposes
3. At what age did squire-hood begin?
4. At what age did knighthood begin?
5. What was the training like for a knight?  Does this process seem similar in how employees work up the “food chain” in their companies through promotions? 
6. What was a squire’s primary responsibility?
7. What was a squire’s important job when it came to meals?
8. Why did knights fast & bathe the day before knighthood? -- Seem a bit over the top? why/why not?
9. What does the two-edged sword stand for?
10. Approximately how much did a knight’s armor weigh?
11. What was the code of conduct called that a knight was required to follow?

Coat of Arms Time

HW:   None BUT...Short Quiz on Feudalism on Friday Sept 28

Day 3
In Class: Short Feudalism Quiz and the Coat of Arms project YAY!!

HW:  None

Week 6: Sept. 17-21, 2k18

Welcome to the Middle Ages #Serfs4Life!

Our Central Q's for the Middle Ages:

1. What is feudalism?
2. Why did Europe resort to feudalism after the fall of the Roman Empire?
3. Who were the different members of the social hierarchy in Europe?
4. What was life like for each member of feudal society?
5. What was life like on a manor?
6. What did the barbarians do to change the social structure of Europe, which created feudalism?
7. Who were Charlemagne and Constantine and what made them so darn great?
8. What was the social hierarchy of feudal Europe?
9. How does one become a knight and why were the knights so cool and important?
10. What was the social hierarchy of the Catholic Church?
11. What are the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church?
12. What is a coat of arms and what do they stand for?
13. How did events in Europe contribute to the decline of feudalism and rise of democratic thought?
14. What was life like in a castle, a manor, or as an average person in the Middle Ages?

Day 1
In Class:  The Middle Ages of Europe! -- What were they?  What is feudalism, who were those barbarians?  What is a fief?  What is a manor?
HW: None!

Day 2
In Class:  The Middle Ages of Europe! -- What is a manor? What are the social classes of Europe?  Who are the Big 3: Charlemagne, William the Conqueror, and Joan of Arc.
HW: None!

Day 3
In Class:  The Church during the Middle Ages -- Social hierarchy of the church and the sacraments
HW: None!

Week 5: Sept. 12-14, 2k18

Hey #Davis7, it's nearing the end of our Roman Empire unit and the beginning of the Middle Ages.  Where did the first ages go if we go directly into the middle?  Hmmm...

Day 1
In Class:  Roots Quiz! -- How Rome Falls...

HW:  None!

Day 2
In Class:  So...How did Rome fall?  Let's take a look at what YOU think....

BrainPop: Fall of the Roman Empire

Why Rome Fell: History Channel

What Else Caused Rome to Fall?

Day 3

In Class:  How Middle Are Your Ages?

Week 4: Sept. 3-7, 2k18

Hey there #Davis7!  Welcome to Rome!

Get it? CAESAR salad?  Hahaha!

Day 1

In Class:  Roman Empire -- How did it fall? -- Contributions of Rome -- Art and Architecture -- The MEGACity -- Technology and cool Roman stuff!

HW:  None!

Day 2
In Class:  Roman Empire -- How did it fall? -- Language, we're learning some Roots and Prefixes!  Learn them learn them learn them! -- Trade!  Trade!  Trade!  The Pax Romana!

You have a Roots/Prefix Quiz on Wednesday, Sept. 12!
HW:  You have a Roots/Prefix Quiz on Wednesday, Sept. 12!  Know at least 10 roots/prefixes, their meanings, and an English word related to them. 

Day 3
In Class:  The Pax Romana!  So, How Did Rome Fall assignment? -- Choose what you believe are the five most important reasons the Roman Empire fell.  Explain your answers :)  This ought to be good!
HW:  You have a Roots/Prefix Quiz on Wednesday, Sept. 12!  Know at least 10 roots/prefixes, their meanings, and an English word related to them. 

Mr. Barry's Block 7 Class

Hey Block 7, below is the video for the introduction to Rome.  Take notes and write down the things I highlight in the video.  Be sure you also watched the BrainPop on the Rise of Rome.  See you Wednesday.