Teaching American History Project Lesson

The Middle Ages *A mobile device project *

Next Generation Sunshine State Standards: SS.912.W.2.9: Analyze the impact of the collapse of the Western Roman Empire on Europe.

SS.912.W.2.10: Describe the orders of medieval social hierarchy, the changing role of the Church, the emergence of feudalism, and the development of private property as a distinguishing feature of Western Civilization.

SS.912.W.2.11: Describe the rise and achievements of significant rulers in medieval Europe.

SS.912.W.2.12: Recognize the importance of Christian monasteries and convents as centers of education, charitable and missionary activity, economic productivity, and political power.

SS.912.W.2.13: Explain how Western civilization arose from a synthesis of classical Greco-Roman civilization, Judeo-Christian influence, and the cultures of northern European peoples promoting a cultural unity in Europe.

SS.912.W.2.14: Describe the causes and effects of the Great Famine of 1315- 1316, The Black Death, The Great Schism of 1378, and the Hundred Years War on Western Europe.

SS.912.W.2.16: Trace the growth and development of national identify in England, France, and Spain

SS.912.W.2.17: Identify key figures, artistic, and intellectual achievements of the medieval period in Western Europe.

SS.912.W.2.18: Describe developments in medieval English legal and constitutional history and their importance to the rise of modern democratic institutions and procedures.

Florida Standards: LAFS.1112.RH.2.6: Evaluate authors’ differing points of view on the same historical event or issue by assessing the authors’ claims, reasoning, and evidence.

LAFS.1112.RH.3.7: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in order to address a question or solve a problem.

LAFS.1112.WHST.3.7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Introduction: The ‘Middle Ages’ begins with the collapse of the Western half of the Roman Empire. The period lasts from approximately the late 400ce. to 1400 ce., when the Renaissance begins. The Middle Ages at times is also referred to as the Dark Ages, a period of history that the Church ascended and the grandeur of the Roman Empire was an afterthought. Cross-European and regional commerce almost came to a halt as highways and the sea routes became infested with brigands and pirates. Cities, which had relied on the prosperity brought by commerce and order, lost their function—and their population. The countryside became depopulated throughout Europe. The vigor needed to maintain a thriving empire, had been eliminated. In the High Middle Ages, more princely rule began organizing itself into stronger political units. The Church, under the guidance of powerful popes, also actively consolidated power. As the West rebounded, commerce was revived; monasteries reformed as center of learning, cathedrals were built. The crusades emerged between the Christians and Muslims over the Holy Land. The contact between the Byzantine and Muslim East brought in new wealth in both goods and ideas. In the mid 1300s the Black Death struck Europe, wiping out over a 1/3 of the population.

Tasks:

1. You will work in your groups to conduct Bing Research on your assigned topic. You may take notes in Microsoft One Note. a. Assigned Topic:______

2. Open the OneNote App on your Windows device a. Create a new notebook for this project b. Share the notebook with your group and your teacher by clicking “File,” “Share” and then inputting their names.

3. Your task is to collect background information on your assigned topic and place information into your Microsoft OneNote notebook: a. Tab Idea 1- General information on topic b. Tab Idea 2- Impact / Lasting Effects c. Tab Idea 3- Important people and events

4. Open the Bing App on your windows device a. Research the general information on your topic (all group members must participate in the research process). b. Make sure you collect information from a variety of sources c. Save everything you think is reliable and useful for your project into your OneNote Notebook under the corresponding tab. d. Create a reference page for sources where you found your information.

5. Go to www.powtoon.com and sign up (Note: you may sign up for a free account). a. Create a new powtoon (or choose from the many templates) i. If you choose a template make sure it is one of the free templates. b. Use your notes from OneNote to create a script and storyline on the researched information. c. Once your group has planned the script, use the information to create a digital story regarding your topic on either the Early or Later Middle Ages.

For help in understanding how to make a Powtoon: http://www.powtoon.com/tutorials/ http://www.powtoon.com/blog/

6. You will present / show your powtoon to the class.

7. Before each presentation you will complete the what I know portion of the chart. During and after the presentation you will complete, the what I learned and questions I still have portions of the chart.

Guide for note-taking:

What You Know! What You Learned I Still Have a Question (Provide at least 3) About…

Follow-up Activities: Students will also participate in the class discussion regarding the major events of the Middle Ages. Through discussion, students will attempt to answer some of the remaining questions they may have on the Middle Ages.

Useful Web sites:

 http://camelotintl.com People and society of the Middle Ages  http://scholar.chem.nyu.edu/tekpages/ Technology.html General Information and technological innovation and related subjects in Western Europe during the Middle Ages  http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/castle_builder/ Castles  http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHmedieval.html Art of the Middle Ages  http://www.acsamman.edujo/%7Ems/crusades/index.html The Crusades  http://www.britainexpress.com/History/Townlife.htm Medieval England - Daily Life in Medieval Towns  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/ Castles and weaponry  http://www.schoolshistory.org.uk/medievalmedicine.htm Medicine

At the conclusion of all presentations, students should be able to respond orally and/or in writing to the following content objectives:

What was the impact of the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?

Describe and explain the significance of the following: order of medieval social hierarchy, the changing role of the Church, the emergence of feudalism, and the development of private property as a distinguishing feature of Western Civilizations.

How did significant rulers in medieval Europe rise and what achievements were they known for?

Recognize and be able to explain the importance of Christian monasteries and convents as centers of education, charitable and missionary activity, economic productivity, and political power.

Explain how Western civilization arose from a synthesis of classical Greco- Roman civilization, Judeo-Christian influence, and the cultures of northern European peoples promoting a cultural unity in Europe.

Describe the causes and effects of the Great Famine of 1315-1316, The Black Death, The Great Schism of 1378, and the Hundred Years War on Western Europe.

Trace the growth and development of national identify in England, France, and Spain. Explain the significance of the formation of national identify in these areas and the effect on greater Europe.

Identify key figures, artistic, and intellectual achievements of the medieval period in Western Europe.

Describe developments in medieval English legal and constitutional history and their importance to the rise of modern democratic institutions and procedures.