MEDIEVAL HISTORY YR 8
topics
knowledge base
which means..
sample tasks
numeracy
literacy
i.t.
participation
sample
assessment
task
geographical
inquiry and
skills checklist
what they
need to
know first
resources
the
dominanc
e of the
Catholic
church
and the
role of
individual
s such as
Charlema
nge
explain why
Charlemange
(Charles the 1st)
was a significant
figure in medieval
europe, such as
his expansion of
the Frankish
kingdom and his
support of the
church
this is
essentially an
introduction to
the fall of the
roman empire
look at the
spread of
Christianity
throughout
Europe and
growing
importance of
the Church
word
history
the way
of life in
medieval
society
and the
roles of
different
groups in
society
describe structure
of the feudal
system
explain how the
feudal system is
constructed and
how that
created the
'lifestyle' and
culture of the
people
look at the roles
each group had
in the society
compare modern map
of Europe with one
from 500 ce. Identify
meanings of words :
anglo saxon; Frankish;
Visigoth; Ostrogoth;
Byzantine; Vandal .
Compare the
definitions with how
words like Goth, Vandal
are used today and
come up with why they
are used in that way.
create time timeline of
early medieval period
create a feudal diagram
play m&m game to
show unfairness of
system
create a facebook
profile/ poster/ for one
of the roles eg
peasant/king/lord etc
view documentaryworst jobs
Description of
differences in
maps
Word
definitions
sequence
historical
events and
periods
countries of
modern
europe
maps of Europe
throughout
history
word definitions
character
descripti
on
online
profile
feudal role
play game
profile page
use historical
terms and
concepts
identify a range
of questions
about the past
identify and
locate relevant
sources
how to use
fakebook
how to
reserch
online
access to
computers fakebook
accounts
lollies for role
play
example of
feudal diagrams
access to
documentary ==
wost jobs
significant
developm
ents
and/or
cultural
achievem
ents eg
architectu
re,
manuscrip
ts and
music
describe the
features of castles
and churches of
the period as
examples of the
churches power.
inventions and
developments in
the islanic world
eg public
hospitals/libraries
look at some
example of
castles or
churches and
identlfy key
features and
what their
purpose is
examine features of
Catholic church
structure - go on
excursion to church and
identify these features
create a model using 3d
techniques eg
minecraft or corel draw
etc- or a physical
model
notetakin
g
discussio
n paper
descripti
on to
accompa
ny model
3d
modelling
.
3d model of
structure and
description of
features
use historical
terms and
concepts
identify and
locate relevant
sources
draw
conclusions
about the
usefulness of
sources
use a range of
communication
forms
how to
effectively
note
how to
write a
discussion
designs of
churches/castles
excursion details
access to
computers optional
access to ATV to
view minecraft
on students
idevicesoptional
use historical
terms and
concepts
identify the
origin and
purpose of
source
documents
continuity
and
change in
one of the
following
- crime
and
punishme
nt,
military
and
defense,
cities and
commerc
e
recognise how
medieval
manuscripts
contributed to
the survival of
greek/roman
texts
examine the
religious nature of
illuminated
manuscripts.
investigate
different types of
crime and
punishment and
how it has stayed
the same or
changes over
time.
look at
importance of
crusades perhaps focus
on King Richard
( 3rd crusade )
identifiy some
of the positive
changes and
inventions the
crusaders
bought back to
England eg
bathing!
look at some
examples of
medieval
manuscripts and
how and why
they were
created
notetaking on crusades
ppt and consequent
discussion of
importance of crusade.
discussion on
importance of
crusades
students can try to
recreate illuminated
manuscripts as
bookmarks using
inspirations saying and
elaborate decoration (
play them some
gregorian chants while
they create :) )
use of
quotes
and
reference
s
look at methods
of torture and
punishment and
the justice
'system'
compare with
today
examine ppt of
different torture
methods
reading
compreh
ension
search quotes
illuminated
bookmark
reading
comprehension
develop texts
=descriptions
and
explanations
from
achknowledged
sources
white card, fine
textas.
Gold/silver pens
laminator
copy of
gregorian chants
how to read
text for
information
how to
compare in
a discussion
access to ppt on
torture