Week 8: Sept. 30 - Oct. 4, 2k19

L'Shana Tova #Davis7!

Middle Ages Test on October 4 - Study Guide Below!

1. Why did Europe create kingdoms and small empires within the continent after the fall of the Roman Empire?
2. What is feudalism?
3. What were the four different social classes in the Middle Ages?
4. What social class did most of Europe belong to?
5. How was life in a castle? Was it comfortable? Were castles built for comfort or protection?
6. What were some accomplishments of Charlemagne and William the Conqueror?
7. How important was the Church during the Middle Ages? Why? What was the Church's role?
8. What did art and architecture look like during the Middle Ages?
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. Who was Joan of Arc and did she really save France?
14. Why were books so rare in the Middle Ages? Did this affect literacy?

No School Monday or Tuesday -- Rosh Hashanah!

Day 1

In Class:  The Crusades!  -- Reading about The Crusades, which ended the Middle Ages.  After reading about the Crusades, we have a HW assignment due by Day 2.

Answer the Q for a HW grade due when you arrive to class on Day 2:

W  What group -- Jews, Christians, or Muslims-- gained the most from the Crusades?  Which lost the most? Explain why you believe this?. -- MLA format, typed, 12 font, Times New Roman.  Graded in 5 point increments based on your argument.

Day 2

In Class:  Turn in your Crusades Q and discuss our answers...Short review for the Middle Ages Test for Friday/Day 3

HW:  None!  Study!

Day 3

In Class:   Middle Ages Test!

HW:  None!  

Ms. Jordan's Block 2 and 3 -- WATCH ME!

Ms. Jordan's Block 2 and Block 3 classes need to watch this video to see the influence on the

 Roman Catholic Church and the introduction to the Coat of Arms project!  Enjoy!

Coat of Arms Project Click Me!

Middle Ages Test on October 4 - Study Guide Below!

1. Why did Europe create kingdoms and small empires within the continent after the fall of the Roman Empire?
2. What is feudalism?
3. What were the four different social classes in the Middle Ages?
4. What social class did most of Europe belong to?
5. How was life in a castle? Was it comfortable? Were castles built for comfort or protection?
6. What were some accomplishments of Charlemagne and William the Conqueror?
7. How important was the Church during the Middle Ages? Why? What was the Church's role?
8. What did art and architecture look like during the Middle Ages?
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. Who was Joan of Arc and did she really save France?
14. Why were books so rare in the Middle Ages? Did this affect literacy?

Week 7: Sept. 22-27, 2k19

Day 1
In Class:  Go over the Middle Ages Packet with Mr. Barry -- ALL classes go to Mr. Barry's Room!  IF you have not watched the following videos on Life in a Castle and Life as a Knight, you NEED to do so!

Life in a castle...not as fun as you think!

Life as a Knight!

Roman Catholic Church Hierarchy

HW:  None...Huzzah! - Middle Ages Test on Oct. 4

Day 2
In Class:  Finish the Middle Ages Chapter Q's -- Introduce the Coat of Arms Project

HW: Coat of Arms project due Friday, Sept. 27 - Middle Ages Test on Oct. 4

Day 3
In Class:  Work on Coat of Arms project
HW:  Coat of Arms project due Friday, Sept 27 - Middle Ages Test on Oct. 4

Day 4
In Class:  Work on Coat of Arms project -- Due by the end of class today!
HW:  Middle Ages Test on Oct. 4

Middle Ages Test Study Guide -- Oct. 4

1. Why did Europe create kingdoms and small empires within the continent after the fall of the Roman Empire?
2. What is feudalism?
3. What were the four different social classes in the Middle Ages?  
4. What social class did most of Europe belong to?
5. How was life in a castle?  Was it comfortable?  Were castles built for comfort or protection?
6. What were some accomplishments of Charlemagne and William the Conqueror?
7. How important was the Church during the Middle Ages? Why? What was the Church's role?
8. What did art and architecture look like during the Middle Ages?
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. Who was Joan of Arc and did she really save France?
14. Why were books so rare in the Middle Ages?  Did this affect literacy?

Middle Ages Introduction Video

Hey #Davis7!  Mr. Barry published this short ten minute intro video to the Middle Ages!  Enjoy!

Week 6: Sept 16-20, 2k19

Welcome to the MIDDLE Ages of Europe 

Let's watch John Green's introduction to "European" history.  Let's think about why we study European history.  The fall of the Roman Empire was a history of an empire that occupied Europe, Asia, and North Africa.  With the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe entered a "dark/middle" ages of history where the connected empire became many separate kingdoms and areas.  This new era also saw the creation of a new social structure of Europe that lasted a few hundred years.  We will watch a few flicks this week and read about the famous "Middle Ages" of European history and then try to understand some of the following Q's:

1. What is feudalism?
2. Why did Europe resort to feudalism after the fall of the Roman Empire?
3. What were the different social classes in the Middle Ages and could you move up or down?
4. What was life like for each member of feudal society?
5. What was life like on a manor and a town?
6. Who were Charlemagne and William the Conqueror and what made them so darn great?
7. What was the purpose of building a castle?
8. How important was the Church during the Middle Ages?
9. What did art and architecture look like during the Middle Ages?
10. How does one become a knight and why were the knights so cool and important?
11. What was the social hierarchy of the Catholic Church?
12. What are the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church?
13. What is a coat of arms and what do they stand for?
14. Who was Joan of Arc and did she really save France?

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Let's Watch John Greene's "Introduction to European History" to understand why we start "here"

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So what are the Middle Ages?

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Day 1, 2 and 3 In Class:  

• BrainPop Middle Ages! -- Answering Q's in class as a HW grade
• Begin reading the Middle Ages Chapter and Answering the Q's  for a HW Grade due Friday, 9/20

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HW Assignment due Friday 9/20:

Middle Ages Q's that go with the Textbook Reading

#Davis7 -- Serfs4Life!

Life as a KNIGHT!

HW:  The Middle Ages Q's are due Day 4 (Friday) --- We are going to go over the answers to the Q's on Friday and we are checking them for a HW grade!

Week 5:Sept. 9-13, 2k19

A Julius Caesar Salad! HAHAHA!

Day 1

In Class:  Continue with Rome! -- Roots -- Education -- Trade -- Art and Architecture (do you know your columns?)

HW:  Roots Quiz on Day 2! 

Day 2

In Class:  Roots Quiz! -- Continue with Rome!  -- The Pax Romana... So, why did the Roman Empire collapse?

Let's read the  Why Rome Fell History Channel Article 

What Else Caused Rome to Fall? Article

BrainPop: Fall of the Roman Empire

John Green's Fall of the Roman Empire!

HW:  None!

Day 3 and 4 

In Class:  Why did Rome Fall Assignment...

  Details below and Use This Template For Your Assignment!

Give me your their “Top 5 Reasons for Rome’s Fall”...

 Be ready to explain this to your classmates...

We’re now going to take a look at what YOU the historian think.  Use your creativity to show the “Cause and Effect chain of Events,” which led to the fall of the Roman Empire.

  Read the list of events.  Make an inference as to why you think this led to Rome’s collapse.  Make sure you understand each weakness listed below & yes, you can do some independent research if your heart so desires:

Starvation Corruption in Government Loss of Faith in the Empire

Barbarian Attacks Disease Slavery Overpopulation

Overworked Military Crime Empire was too large Betrayal -Roman disunity Lack of gov’t control

HW & Quiz Grade:  Using the handout Ms. Jordan & Mr. Barry give you, fill out how you think the Roman Empire collapsed...

5 pts -- Top 5 reasons ranked from 5 (least) to 1 (most) important reasons for Rome’s collapse

5 pts each -- Each reason must include a minimum of three sentences why you believe these answers are the contributing factors to the fall of Rome.

10 pts -- Strength of argument -- Use information we’ve learned to make an assessment of why you selected these reasons and where they stand in your argument list

5 pts -- Strength for reason #1 -- the MOST important reason.  Since this is the most important, you should be able to provide a minimum of four sentences explaining why you believe this is the most important reason.  Clearly, it will be linked to other reasons and we look forward to seeing the connections.

Why Rome Fell Assignment is due Monday, Sept. 16 when you walk into class!