Week 7: Sept. 26-30, 2k22

Monday & Tuesday -- Rosh Hashanah!

Below is the Study Guide for the Test!

Middle Ages Test on Thursday, Sept. 29

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Answer the following Q’s in a two paragraph explanation.  Quiz Grade based on accuracy and grammar/mechanics.  5 point increments for the paragraph.

Black Death Assignment due Tuesday/Wednesday, October 3!

Black Death Doc -- Click Me!

Paragraph 1:

• Define plague somewhere in the paragraph
• When did the Black Plague first appear in Europe?
• How did one first get the disease?
• What were the symptoms of the disease?
• How long did you have to live once infected?
• Who did the people of Europe turn to when people wondered about the plague?  Were they able to provide answers?

Paragraph 2

• What did some plague doctors do to "cure" the disease and how did they dress?
• What were the effects of the Black Plague & how many people died?
• How many people died?
• How is the Black Death both similar and different to the Coronavirus?

 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Middle Ages Test Study Guide

Below is a short video that provides information & serves as your study guide for the Middle Ages Test on Thursday, Sept. 29

Week 6: Sept. 19-23, 2k22

We're finishing the Middle Ages!

1. What was the social hierarchy of the Catholic Church (draw the triangle like the feudalism triangle)  & what did the Church provide during the Middle Ages?

2. What are the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church?  How are some of these sacraments similar to Jewish practices?  Provide an example…

3. What was the purpose of the Crusades & after reading about the Crusades. Who were the winners & losers?

4. Based on the reading, would you say the Crusades were more violent or more political? (opinionated…)

5. What is one result of the Crusades (That page with 7 things on it…SUMMARIZE one of those things in your own words)

6. What was the purpose of the art & architecture during the Middle Ages?

7. What was the purpose of the illuminated manuscript?  Do you think these illuminated manuscripts were beneficial/good for the people?  Why/why not? (opinionated!)

Ye Olde Coat of Arms Project!

Watch the video below to see how to do the project!

1. Choose THREE colors & explain what they symbolize to you -- You will explain each of the colors you chose, and explain why you believe they best fit you. i.e What do these colors mean to you? What do they represent?
2. Choose at least three animals/objects that explain/illustrate who you are & what you believe you are (Symbolism Page) These animals/objects symbolize your life, your lifestyle, your personality, your character traits, your everything...explain it. What do these animals/objects mean to you? What do they represent?
3. Choose one heraldic element & a pattern (see below) -- Explain why you chose it and how it relates to you.
4. Create, or select, one other feature to add to your Coat of Arms. It does not have to be on the symbolism of heraldic element page. It can simply be something unique to you, your family, or something you love/enjoy. Explain this feature and why you chose it in detail

The Coat of Arms Project is due Friday, Sept. 23 by the end of the period!

Week 5: Sept. 12-16, 2k22

Welcome to the Middle Ages!

Fun Flick...The first four minutes!

We are reading some of this Unit Doc together & there will be times where you are asked to read & answer the Q's on your own!

Central Q’s for the Unit -- Journal Q’s

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. Who was Charlemagne & what were his biggest contributions to his kingdom?

5. Who were the three main groups of invaders to Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

6. Who was William the Conqueror and how did he change Europe?

7. What was life like on a manor and in a castle?

8. How did one become a Knight?

9. What was life like for a 7th grader?...I mean a serf. Do you think their role in society was important? Why/why not? Why were so many people in Europe serfs?

10. What was the social hierarchy of the Catholic Church & what did the Church provide during the Middle Ages?

11. What are the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church?

12. What was the purpose of the Crusades & after reading about the Crusades. Who were the winners & losers?

13. What was the purpose of the illuminated manuscript?

14. How did a teenage girl save Feudal France? :)

15. What are some similarities between Medieval Europe & Medieval Japan?

Week 4: Sept. 5-9, 2k22

Monday - Sept. 5 - Labor Day - No School!

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday -- Rome Bubble Font project -- The project will be done in class, and it is due by the end of Day 2 of the week (Wednesday/Thursday)

Friday -- Introduce the Middle Ages!  -- Intro flick to the unit!

BrainPop! -- The Middle Ages!

Central Q’s for the Unit -- Journal Q’s

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. Who were Charlemagne & what were his biggest contributions to his kingdom?

5. Who were the three main groups of invaders to Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

6. Who was William the Conqueror and how did he change Europe?

7. What was life like on a manor and in a castle?

8. How did one become a Knight?

9. What was life like for a 7th grader?...I mean a serf. Do you think their role in society was important? Why/why not? Why were so many people in Europe serfs?

10. What was the social hierarchy of the Catholic Church & what did the Church provide during the Middle Ages?

11. What are the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church?

12. What was the purpose of the Crusades & after reading about the Crusades. Who were the winners & losers?

13. What was the purpose of the illuminated manuscript?

14. How did a teenage girl save Feudal France? :)

15. What are some similarities between Medieval Europe & Medieval Japan?