7th Grade History:
"DECISIVE BATTLES of the Medieval Era"
INTRODUCTION:
Welcome, 7th Grade!
Last year, we spent a great deal of time learning about the Battles of Marathon and Thermopylae, as well as the Punic and Servile Wars. These ancient battles held great significance for the people of Greece, Rome, Carthage and Persia. As we move into Medieval History this year, I'd like for us to take a look at some of the battles and wars that shaped the political, geographical, and cultural landscape of Europe in the middle ages. While we spent last year looking at battle strategies and learning the names of great conquerors and warriors, this year I'd like for us to look at the topic through a more critical lens. We will research and investigate the long-lasting impact of some of the Medieval Era's most decisive battles. As you watch the videos below and begin to conduct your own research, ask yourself, "What is the significance of this battle? Why do we still talk about it today?" |
TASK:
You will teach the class about the historic impact of a Medieval Battle of your choosing. You will conduct research, organize content, and critically analyze your findings before presenting to your peers. Please review the learning outcomes and process steps, below.
Materials:
- Presentation app of your choice (Prezi, iMovie, Keynote, etc.)
- iPad (all OS/app updates, current)
- Social Studies notebook
- Socrative app
- Edmodo app
Research will be conducted in class.
Making a film or podcast? Remember, any filming or audio recording can be done in the adjacent lab. Audio/video recording time must be reserved at least one day in advance.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify primary causes of war in the middle ages and compare to primary causes of war in the modern era.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the political and social impact of decisive battles in the middle ages.
- Evaluate digital resources to determine the credibility of the author and publisher and the timeliness and accuracy of the content.
- Choose appropriate presentation software (Prezi, Haiku Deck, Keynote, etc) to present research.
- Cite textual evidence and use images to support research.
Standards:
California History Standards
7.2 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the civilizations of Islam in the Middle Ages.
7.6 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the civilizations of Medieval Europe.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY W.6.1.B
Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
ISTE Standards
3. Evaluate digital resources to determine the credibility of the author and publisher and the timeliness and accuracy of the content. (3)
7. Select and use the appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems.
9. Integrate a variety of file types to create and illustrate a document or presentation.
7.2 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the civilizations of Islam in the Middle Ages.
7.6 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the civilizations of Medieval Europe.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY W.6.1.B
Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
ISTE Standards
3. Evaluate digital resources to determine the credibility of the author and publisher and the timeliness and accuracy of the content. (3)
7. Select and use the appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems.
9. Integrate a variety of file types to create and illustrate a document or presentation.
PROCESS:
- Watch the videos below. The first is a review of the Battle of Thermopylae and an overview of the Battle of Tours. The second video is an animation of the Bayeux Tapestry, an artistic retelling of the Battle of Hastings.
- Take notes, form questions, prepare for discussion, tomorrow.
- Select a medieval battle to research. You may choose your own, or select one from the list provided in either the video or the infographic.
- Familiarize yourself with the key details of the battle (date, location, important figures, etc.)
- Determine the battle's political, geographic, and cultural impact.
- Collect images and research to present to class - REVIEW RUBRIC!
- Organize research using appropriate software/apps (Prezi, iMovie, VoiceThread, Haiku Deck, etc).
- Present research to class
RESOURCES: Video Lessons
RESOURCES: LinksPRESENTATION SOFTWARE:
Haiku Deck VoiceThread Prezi RESEARCH SITES: Battle of Hastings Siege of Orleans Battle of Crecy Battle of Agincourt Battle of Patay Battle of Wakefield |
RESOURCES: Info-Graphic |
EVALUATION: Rubric & Checklist
Please use the rubric and checklist below to guide your research. If you have any questions, please ask me in class, or click the "Contact" link and send me a message.
CONCLUSION:
After all groups and individuals have presented their battles, we will take a Socrative quiz. Please be sure to have the most current version of the app on your iPad. You should be able to answer the following questions:
- Which battle led to the rise of feudalism in Medieval Europe?
- The end of mounted warfare is said to have begun with this battle. It also positioned England as a World Power.
- Which battle is part of the Hundred Years' War?
- This battle was a major battle in the War of the Roses.
- Of all the battles presented, which one cemented Europe as a Christian nation?
- Joan of Arc fought in which battle?