UNIT: YEAR 8.1: MEDIEVAL EUROPE
UNIT:
Medieval Europe
UNIT OVERVIEW:
An exploration of how society developed in the medieval period in
Europe and how significant events and key elements shaped the Middle
Ages.
ASSESSMENT:
Short Response Test
Response to Stimulus
UNIT DETAILS:
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Learning Goal
Success Criteria
(I Know I’ve got it when I can …)
1
Entry level check. Examine prior knowledge of
Medieval Europe.
Whole class discussion on “what we know about
Medieval Europe”. Responses written in
workbooks with accompanying Title Page.
2
Explore the key features of the time between
650CE and 1750CE and how we differentiate
between primary and secondary sources.
Identify key terms, dates, events and particulars
associated with this period of time. Define primary
and secondary sources citing examples of each and
evaluating their reliability
3
Analyse the feudal system including its social
structure and conventions.
List the chain of command of the social
organisation of Europe during the Middle Ages
including the different roles and responsibilities
that existed.
4
Develop understanding of the specific roles of
people in feudal society through a case study of
‘The Villain’
Understand and describe the life of a villain
including farming methods employed and
expectations and particulars of everyday life.
5
Deepen understanding of the specific roles of
people in feudal society examining the position of
knights and their Heraldry.
Construct a graphic representation (i.e. mind-map)
of the duties and responsibilities of knights and
design a coat of arms based on the characteristics
that determined Heraldry.
6
Examine the importance and influence of the
Church during the Middle Ages and the effect it
had on lives of everyday people.
Demonstrate understanding through completion
of cloze activity and contribute to class feedback
session following Church ppt. presentation.
7
Analyse and identify the characteristics of
medieval towns and explore the role of prominent
architectural structures during the Middle Ages.
Describe the role of castles and why their position
and features were important for their continued
existence.
Create a fully labelled representation of a
medieval castle.
8
Revise previous learning goals and evaluate the
resources and notes obtained on the Middle Ages
in preparation for the Short Answer Test.
Read and analyse material. Solidify knowledge
and understanding of subject matter. Complete
the revision document in preparation for the short
answer paper.
9
Explore the nature of crime and punishment in the
Middle Ages.
Identify typical crimes committed during the
Middle Ages and punishments applied.
10
End of unit revision session to solidify knowledge
of unit content prior to formal assessment.
Completion of the End of Unit Quiz to gauge
understanding of key concepts studied for
Medieval Europe in preparation for Response to
Stimulus Test
11
Completion of Response to Stimulus paperwork
Fully completed planning sheets and Response to
Stimulus Test