Classwork: After reviewing how the plague lead to the decline of Feudalism, we focused on the Magna Carta and the political changes of the middle ages.
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Classwork: We will be focusing on the Black Death. We will be investigating and analyzing various artifacts/sources to determine the cause of the plague in the Middle Ages.
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Sign Up's with Ms. Bethanie/Mrs. Smith Thursday, April 13 Try Out Schedule: Singers Tuesday, April 25 Dancers Friday, April 28 Classwork: We began class by learning about the course of the Crusades. Next, we summarized our findings using the tool Google Draw.
Homework: Current Events Log Red: 3/31 Orange: 4/4 Blue & Green: 4/3 Classwork: We will be working the computer lab to complete our DBQ response. Once students are finished, they will be analyzing their own work and providing feedback in the form of STARS and STAIRS.
Homework: Current Events Log #8 Red and Orange: 3/31 Blue and Green: 4/3 Classwork: We began class by finishing our discussion and activity on the causes and motivations of the Crusades. After, we started our preparation for the document-based question (DBQ) response. We will focus on six documents, and use those sources as evidence for our response. The over-arching question is "How did the Crusades leave a lasting impact?"
Homework: No new current events log due this week :) All classes-- check ASPEN and write down you current grade and any missing assignments. You have 2.5 weeks until quarter 3 ends!!! Classwork: We began learning about the Crusades. We analyzed and labelled a map of Western Europe. Next, we started our unit by watching a movie trailer, about the Crusades, and made predictions based on our observations. Lastly, we played a musical chair game, which we will relate to the Crusades! After, we read over 10 causes for the Crusades and prioritized these caused from most relevant to least relevant. Next, week we will begin focusing on the motivating factors for knights and people to fight in the Crusades. Homework: Current Events Log #7 Blue & Green due March 16 Red & Orange postponed to March 17 Classwork: We will be starting a digital playlist on medieval Catholic Church hierarchy. This mini-unit will help us gather background knowledge before investigating the Crusades. Students are responsible for completing the playlist and participating in the activities including discussions and assignments. Extra copy of playlist below...please make sure you use the one in your Google Drive to save any answers or notes. Homework: Current Events Log #6 Red & Orange due 3/7 Blue & Green due 3/8
Classwork: We went to the computer lab and researched medieval castles. We watched videos and complete a web-quest to research these structures. Sources for Web Quest: www.castles-of-britain.com/ www.castlewales.com/ Homework: Current Events Log #6 Red & Orange due 3/7 Blue & Green due 3/8
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