CULTURAL STUDIES-12/13 COURSE I
ESSENTIAL UNIT 8 (E08)
(Middle Ages I: Development of the Feudal Society)
(July 2015)
Unit Statement: Essential unit eight looks at how struggles for power and religious beliefs can greatly affect daily life. Competition for power leads to conflicts, and efforts to dictate religious beliefs lead to war and persecution. Civilizations grow and thrive when there is social, political, and economic stability; and tolerance.
Essential Question/s:
1.
What is power? Who should have it?
2.
How should we handle conflict?
Essential Outcomes: (must be assessed for mastery)
1.
T he S tudent W ill describe the geography of Europe and recognize how its topography affected climate. (pp. 628-629).
2.
TSW understand what caused different peoples to migrate into Western Europe and the importance of Charlemagne in uniting Western Europe (pp. 630-633).
3.
TSW know how monasteries and other religious orders helped spread Christianity in
Europe (pp. 634-636).
4.
TSW outline the rise in power of the medieval church (pp. 636-639).
5.
TSW understand how invasions created disorder in Europe, and recognize how feudalism and the manor system brought social and economic order to Europe
Practiced/Ongoing Outcomes: (ongoing development, but not assessed)
1.
T he S tudent W ill identify key terms and concepts.
2.
TSW list historical events on a timeline to compare people and events over time (see selective unit 1).
3.
TSW determine connections with the 5 Themes of Geography (e.g. movement - what caused different peoples to migrate into Western Europe).
4.
TSW address document based questions (see Suggested Assessment Tools).
5.
TSW use maps, charts and data in order to synthesize logical conclusions (see
Suggested Assessment Tools).
(pp. 640-645).
6.
TSW trace the emergence of a Christian Holy Roman Empire from the Roman Empire (pp.
652-653).
7.
TSW understand the struggle for power between kings and popes (pp. 654-657).
8.
TSW describe the Norman conquest of England (pp. 658-661).
9.
TSW explain how rights were protected under the Magna Carta and outline the development of the English parliament (pp. 662-663).
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Key Terms and Concepts:
Middle Ages Medieval
Monastery
Saint
Fief
Convent
Sacrament
Knight
Topography
Pagan
Christendom
Chivalry
Clergy
Missionary
Vassal
Manor
Serf Secular Excommunicate Pilgrimage
Magna Carta Common law Habeas corpus Writ
Cross-curricular Suggestions:
Reading:
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Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman
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Crispin, Cross of Lead by Avi
Science:
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Studying the planets and the Solar System; and investigating how modern thinking compares to that of the Middle Ages.
P.E.:
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"traditional" Medieval games as:
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Bocce ball -- played with croquet balls.
Sheep throw -- participants grab Bubba, the stuffed sheep, by the legs and try to throw him over their shoulders and through the goalposts.
Archery -- using rubber-tipped arrows.
Lance throw -- using foam "noodles" that kids often play with in the swimming pool.
Ball toss -- using plastic cups to catch balls.
Math:
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Math Detectives: Ready to Joust, Level F (by Dr. Lee Mountain; Steck-Vaughn
Company, 1994) offers a worksheet with word problems that cover such knightly word concerns as the weight of a shield and how far a lance can be tossed.
Suggested Materials: (provided by school)
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My World History - Survey Print Student Edition with myWorldHistory.com Premium
6-year License isbn10: 0133176126 isbn13: 9780133176124
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All textbook ancillary materials and Teacher Pro-guide - CD-ROMs / DVDs that allow access offline to materials on Pearson’s - https://successnetplus.com/
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Previous Ancient Civilizations textbook may also be useful
Additional Resources: (may not be provided by school)
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Student Atlas
Technology Links:
● http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/feudal.html
● http://www.themiddleages.net/
● http://medievaleurope.mrdonn.org/
● http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/# !
● http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/middleages.htm
Destiny Webpath Express (see Librarian)
Use this search engine to find age-appropriate websites that align with your unit.
Suggested Assessment Tools:
Attached rubric or teacher-generated rubric that assesses ALL essential outcomes
(TSWs). An effective rubric is presented and discussed with the student at the beginning of the unit, referred back to throughout the unit, and used to assess at the end. Students will collaborate with peers and the teacher to assess mastery of the unit with final judgement by the teacher.
1.
TSW read ‘Charlemagne and Leo’ and do the questions at the end (pp.624-627)
2.
TSW do the Activity Support ‘A Knights Journal’ (T6-T7)
3.
TSW do the Activity Support ‘Game Grid’ (T10-T11)
4.
TSW do the Map Skills (pp.629, 630, 636, 641, 653, 659, 667, 685,
5.
TSW do Section Assessment (pp.633, 639, 645, 657, 663, 671, 687, 693, 699)
6.
TSW do the Section Quiz (T13, T19, T25, T37)
7.
TSW do the Activity Support ‘Medieval Monastery’ (T16-T17)
8.
TSW do the Activity Support ‘Matching Game’ (T22-T23)
9.
TSW do the Chapter Assessment (pp.646-647)
10.
TSW do the Activity Support ‘Filming in the Middle Ages’ (T30-T31)
11.
TSW read ‘Henry II’s Murderous Words’ (pp.648-649)
12.
TSW do the Activity Support ‘Who Triumphed?’ (T34-T35)
13.
TSW do the Activity Support ‘Which Had More Impact?’ (T40-T41)
14.
TSW write a two-page report on Charlemagne focusing on his character and achievements.
15.
Write a short report on a Monastic order that you have researched
16.
TSW write a short report on a Medieval Castle that existed in Britain during this time period
17.
TSW visit an online museum to see medieval artifacts. Sketch some of the artifacts seen and write a paragraph about their possible use and implementation.
18.
TSW research and write a short report on any Cathedral built during this time period
19.
TSW create a short presentation comparing medieval weapons from Europe and another country.
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Student Name:_________________________________ Date:________________________
CULTURAL STUDIES-12/13 COURSE I E08 RUBRIC
(Middle Ages I: Development of the Feudal Society)
To receive a ‘B’, the student must show ‘B’ level mastery on ALL Essential Outcomes (TSW’s).
To receive an ‘A’, the student must show ‘A’ level mastery on 3 of the 5 available TSW’s and ‘B’ level mastery on all TSW’s.
The Student Will
‘A’ Level ‘B’ Level ‘P’ / Teacher Comments
1.
T he S tudent W ill describe the geography of Europe and recognize how its topography affected climate.
The student can identify relevant aspects of the geography of Europe and explain how its topography affected climate.
2.
TSW understand what caused different peoples to migrate into Western Europe and the importance of
Charlemagne in uniting
Western Europe.
The student can evaluate the leadership of Charlemagne through a consideration of his lifetime achievements.
The student can outline the causes of migration into
Western Europe and summarize the life and achievements of
Charlemagne.
3.
TSW explain how monasteries and other religious orders helped spread Christianity in
Europe.
The student can explain how monasteries and other religious orders helped spread Christianity in
Europe.
4.
TSW outline the rise in power of the medieval church.
5.
TSW summarize how invasions created disorder in
Europe, and recognize how feudalism and the manor system brought social and economic order to Europe.
The student can assess how both social and economic order were achieved through feudalism and the manor system.
The student can trace the growing power of the medieval church.
The student can explain the disorder created by invasions and describe feudalism and the manor system.
6.
TSW trace the emergence of a
Christian Holy Roman Empire from the Roman Empire.
The student can analyze how a
Christian Holy Roman Empire was able to emerge from the
Roman Empire.
The student can outline the emergence of a Christian
Holy Roman Empire from the Roman Empire.
7.
TSW understand the struggle for power between kings and popes.
The student will analyze why monarchies managed to grow in strength through the struggle for power between kings and popes.
The student can explain the struggle for power between kings and popes.
8.
TSW describe the Norman conquest of England.
The student can summarize the Norman conquest of
England.
9.
TSW explain how rights were protected under the Magna
Carta and outline the development of the English parliament.
The student can appraise the impact of the Magna Carta on the development of the English parliament and any other government.
The student can explain what the Magna Carta was and how the English parliament was formed.
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