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5th grade middle ages handouts
Age of Exploration Stations Activity for Age of Explorers Christopher Columbus
In this Age of Exploration Scavenger Hunt activity, students complete a six-step organizer as they navigate around the room to learn about the explorers involved in the Age of Exploration. The 6 tasks can also be completed as a group or individual assignment instead of a scavenger hunt! Or, you can enjoy this best-selling product in the new Google 1:1 compatible version!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Stud
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5th - 8th
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Crusades Stations Activity | Teach Impact of the Crusades, Jerusalem, Causes
In this Crusades stations student activity, students understand the Crusades in the Middle Ages from the significance of Jerusalem to modern conflict in the region still today. Included are SIX STATIONS of student-friendly text and review questions for each section. Students learn the importance of Jerusalem to all three faiths, the events that led to Pope Urban's call to war, the first three Crusades, the overall impact of the wars, and life in the region today to show how religious violence o
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5th - 8th
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Middle Ages Feudalism | Detailing European Feudalism in First-Person Accounts!
In this highly-engaging Middle Ages Life in European Feudalism activity, students read first-person accounts from different classes in European Feudalism in an attempt to understand the feudal system, vassals, the structure of a fief, and the role of Kings, Lords, Knights, and Serfs!This Middle Ages lesson is included in the larger Middle Ages Unit Bundle located here!Each student reads a different first-person perspective, from either the perspective of a King, a Lord, a Knight, or a Serf. The
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5th - 8th
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Renaissance Unit Activities | 12 Student-Centered Activities for the Renaissance
In this Renaissance Unit activities set, you receive a TON of resources on Renaissance Art, the Scientific Revolution, the Gutenberg Press, Martin Luther, the Reformation, Explorers, William Shakespeare, King Henry VIII, and much more! This bundle is discounted to save you significantly over purchasing items separately.The Renaissance Unit Bundle contains the following resources:✔ 1.) Renaissance Unit Project! A student-driven research project-Everything included!✔ 2.) Renaissance Unit Guided N
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5th - 8th
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Magna Carta Analysis | Four Principles of Government | Magna Carta Resource
In this Magna Carta lesson plan, students examine the Magna Carta to learn the major Constitutional principles of limited government, shared power, individual rights, and the rule of law before engaging in a primary source analysis. Once students understand these four principles, students turn their attention to excerpts from the Magna Carta and try to find what principle is at work. This Magna Carta lesson is always a hit with my students!This Middle Ages lesson is included in the larger Middl
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5th - 8th
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Medieval Feudal Japan Unit Activities | 6 Feudal Japan Activities
In this Medieval Feudal Japan Unit Bundle, you receive six best-selling, Google 1:1 ready resources to teach Medieval Japan, the rise of Feudalism, Samurai, Shogun, life in Medieval Japan, and much more! This unit bundle is priced to save you considerably over purchasing each resource separately!The six lessons included in the Medieval Japan Unit Bundle are:✔ 1.) Analyzing Japan's History: An introductory time-lining activity!✔ 2.) Japanese Feudalism in the Middle Ages: Students explore 5 firs
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Middle Ages Bundle | Medieval Europe and Japan | Medieval Times Bundle
Martin Luther Tweets His 95 Theses! The Protestant Reformation & Modern Day!
Martin Luther Tweets His 95 Theses! The Protestant Reformation & Modern Day!This highly-engaging Martin Luther activity presents a fun way to interact with primary sources at the start of the Reformation! Students analyze 6 of Martin Luther's 95 theses that were nailed to the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Students analyze 6 of Martin Luther's 95 Theses, t
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5th - 8th
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West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade
West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade!This West Africa lesson is included in the larger unit on Islam and West Africa, located here:Islam and West Africa Unit Bundle!Purchase this and save significantly!--------------In this highly-engaging web quest on West Africa, students investigate the West African Empires of Axum, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, as well as the impact and legacy of Mansa Musa and the Salt and Gold Trade that popularized West Africa.Sever
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4th - 8th
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Black Death Plague Then and Now | What was it like in 1348? Is it still around?
In this Black Death stations activity, students examine primary evidence from the 1348 plague pandemic that hit Europe to learn what the disease was like, where it came from, and how people reacted at the time. Several stations also force students to examine the plague from a modern lens to learn how modern science has taught us more and where outbreaks can still happen. This resource is a great way to connect medieval history to our lives today!This Middle Ages lesson is included in the large
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5th - 9th
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Arthurian Legends Unit - King Arthur Projects - Knights and Chivalry Activities
A fully integrated English, Social Studies, and Art unit on King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This King Arthur unit or Arthurian Legend unit includes reading passages, questions, and activities on Lancelot, King Arthur, the Sword in the Stone, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the code of chivalry, and more! These make great additions to an Arthurian Legend Interactive Notebook. This unit can be done on its own as an English unit on Legends, but also makes an excellent complement to
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Middle School ELA Emergency Sub Plans - No Prep English Sub Plans - March
Renaissance Art Web Quest | Explore Florence, Da Vinci, and Michelangelo!
In this highly-engaging Renaissance Art Web Quest, students explore the birth of the European Renaissance and the work of famous artists like Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo! Students explore the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, David, and the Sistine Chapel!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Enjoy the paper, in-class version or the included 1:1 Google version! Also, QR codes are included so students can use th
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5th - 8th
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Medieval Japan Culture Stations Activity | 10 Stations on Feudal Japan Culture!
Medieval Japan Culture: Explore 10 areas of Japan culture in Middle Ages!This Life in Medieval Japan lesson is included in the larger Medieval Japan unit, located here:Medieval Japan: A Unit Plan! 6 Engaging Lessons to Teach Japan's Middle Ages!Buy the unit and save 20%!-----------------------------------------------In this highly-engaging Life in Medieval Japan activity, students navigate throughout the classroom to learn about Japan in the Middle Ages. Students visit 10 different exhibits th
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5th - 8th
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Marco Polo Debate | Investigate Primary Sources, Evaluate Story, Mini Debate!
In this Marco Polo Debate classroom activity, students begin by evaluating excerpts from The Travels of Marco Polo to determine Polo's believability. Then, students begin the exercise and look at a series of "yes" and "no" sides of the debate over his travels. There are FOUR total exhibits where students will hear both sides of the debate on whether or not he actually traveled to China. Once complete, students will prepare a mini-debate with classmates on Polo's legacy before reflecting on wh
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5th - 8th
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Design a Medieval Times Coat of Arms Interdisciplinary Project
With everything that we have to teach in a school year, interdisciplinary projects just make sense! This project meets expectations in Arts, Social Studies and Language Arts!
This is a great resource to teach your students about coat of arms and is perfect for your Medieval Times unit. It includes a handout that explains the purpose of a coat of arms. The assignment is laid out into 7 simple steps. Students will create a coat of arms using animals, symbols, colors and a motto that represen
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4th - 6th
Feudal Japan PowerPoint and Notes Activity for Medieval Japan
In this Ancient and Medieval Japan PowerPoint and Guided Notes activity lesson, you receive a 30-page PowerPoint presentation and a 3-page guided notes packet for instruction on Ancient and Medieval Japan, the Japanese feudal system, the role of the Samurai and ninja, Shintoism, Zen Buddhism, and the most popular elements of Japanese culture. This unit PowerPoint is synced to go hand-in-hand with my Medieval Japan Unit Bundle here!Students are instructed on the geography of Japan, early Jomon an
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5th - 9th
Medieval Times: Castles in the Middle Ages
This 3 part, 37 page package contains the following:The first section is an easy to read, illustrated booklet (21 pages) that covers the 3 main types of castles in the Middle Ages: Motte and Bailey Castles;Stone-Keep Castles;and, Concentric Castles. It also covers:Special Features of Castles;Attacking a Castle;and, Life in a Castle.The second part has a worksheet on each of the 6 topics listed above, plus 3 other worksheets that ask the student to compare their own homes with medieval castles.T
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Medieval Times BUNDLE! Castles + Knights + Knight's Uniform & Coat of Arms
Middle Ages Escape Room Activity | Crack the Polyibus Cipher at Windsor Castle
In this Middle Ages Escape Room activity, students are introduced to the Polyibus square cipher invented by the ancient Greeks but popularized by Medieval monarchs to avoid messages falling into enemy hands! Can you crack the code before time expires?Students are placed in investigative teams as they analyze fictional ancient texts from Windsor Castle as they help unlock a box left behind by William the Conqueror. Students work together to translate four hidden clues using the ancient Greek Poly
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5th - 9th
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Feudal Japan in the Middle Ages: Students explore first person accounts!
Feudal Japan in the Middle Ages: Students explore first person accounts!This Feudal Japan lesson is included in the larger Medieval Japan unit, located here:Medieval Japan: A Unit Plan! 4 Engaging Lessons to Teach Japan's Middle Ages!Buy the unit and save 20%!-----------------------------------------------In this highly-engaging Feudal Japan lesson, students learn by reading first-person perspectives of members from the feudal pyramid. Students become either an emperor, shogun, daimyo, samurai
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5th - 8th
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Mansa Musa, Egypt, and Snapchat? Students analyze the stop & create Snapchats!
In this Mansa Musa and Islam resource on West Africa, students analyze a primary source of Musa's pitstop in Egypt on his way to Mecca on his holy pilgrimage. Once students answer the analytical questions, they use excerpts from the source to create a Snapchat story of Mansa Musa's experiences in Egypt. There are three versions of the Snapchat story to best fit the needs of your students!Tons of fun, easy to implement, and a fun way to integrate modern technology!This resource in included in my
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5th - 8th
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Middle Ages Manners: Students attend a Medieval Dinner Party! Eye-Opening!
In this engaging Middle Ages lesson, students compare Medieval customs and table manners to those of today! Then, students travel to the year 1041 CE and attend a Medieval (Middle Ages) dinner party! Students write in their journals about their experiences and what they learned about manners in the Middle Ages!This Middle Ages lesson is included in the larger Middle Ages Unit Bundle located here!Tons of fun! Enjoy!This resource includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compatible ver
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5th - 8th
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Catholic Church Hierarchy & the Powers of the Church! Fun Graphic Organizer!
In this highly engaging Catholic Church Hierarchy lesson, students are introduced to the hierarchy of the Catholic Church and the powers the church had over its followers! Students fill out an engaging worksheet - where they complete a hierarchy pyramid - from the accompanying video clip! Students learn the roles of the Pope, the Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, and Parish Priests. Students are also introduced to a diocese, an archdiocese, heresy, clergy, and excommunication!This Middle Ages
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5th - 8th
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Middle Ages Bundle | Medieval Europe and Japan | Medieval Times Bundle
In this Middle Ages Bundle, you receive over 20 hands-on, engaging, and Google 1:1 compatible resources to teach the Middle Ages in Europe and Japan!The resources included in this bundle are:The Middle Ages Unit:✔ 1.) The Fall of Rome DBQ Investigation!✔ 2.) Charlemagne and Social Media? Creating a "profile" for this legendary king!✔ 3.) Life in the Middle Ages! Detailing European Feudalism in First Person Accounts! Life as a Serf, Knight, Lord, or King!✔ 4.) In the Footsteps of a Knight in the
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5th - 8th
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Vikings Activity Bundle for Viking Culture, Mythology, Norse Gods
In this Viking activities bundle, you receive THREE activities to teach Viking history, culture, mythology, Lindisfarne, Valhalla, Odin, Helheim, and much, much more. The three Viking resources that are included are:1.) Vikings Web Quest | 3 Part Webquest on Viking History, Culture, + Influence!2.) Viking Mythology Activity | Valhalla Helheim Ragnarok Asgard Odin Freya + MORE3.) Viking Primary Source Reading Activity | Learn about Viking Raids!
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5th - 8th
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Middle Ages and Medieval Times - castles, knights, The Plague
This unit is all about the Middle Ages and medieval times! There are 10 mini-units: Feudalism, Everyday Life, Occupations, Armor/Weapons/Heraldry, Becoming a Knight, Feasts and Tournaments, Castles, Castles Under Attack, Religion, and The Black Death. Each unit includes a page of informational text with a review sheet, a vocabulary sheet, a crossword puzzle, and a word search. In addition, there is a Venn diagram, math word problems, coat of arms shields to decorate, creative writing sheets,
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4th - 7th
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