4 Divided Sections out Of-Shoe Boxes, Cardboard, Etc

Feudalism Project

Directions: Students will be placed into groups of two. Each group will be responsible for creating a 3D model of the Feudal System in Medieval Europe and a model for the Feudal System in Japan. The models will have 4 different sections, each representing a class from the system. Students will explain why each section is designed the way it is. Each student will be responsible for answering the inquiry questions as well as completing the Venn Diagram comparing the two systems.

How to make sections

 4 divided sections out of-shoe boxes, cardboard, etc

 Design each class with clay, photos, actions figures, legos, print-offs, etc

 Label required pieces (see label section)

 Provided a written explanation as to why the class was designed the way it was

Researched and Designed Sections

Europe Japan

 Top: Kings Figure Head (Emperor)

 3rd from Bottom: Nobles Warrior Class (Shogun, Daimyos, Samurai)

 2nd from Bottom: Knights Peasants

 Bottom: Peasants/Serfs Merchants

Labeled Items (3D designs must include labels and summary for the following items:

Europe Japan

 Royals (King/Queen) Emperor

 Nobles Shogun, Daimyos, Samurai  Knights Peasants

 Serfs/Peasants Merchants

 Manor

Additionally, homes for each class must be created and you must explain the jobs/tasks of each class.

Inquiry Questions

Define and draw a picture for each term

Term Definition Original Picture

King/Queen

Knight

Serf/Peasant

Vassal

Emperor

Shogun

Samurai Peasants (Japan)

Merchants

1. Estimate the time period of the European Feudal System. Estimate the time period for the Japanese Feudal System

2. Draw a picture to explain each feudal system

3. Why would you argue that the feudal system was unfair for the serfs?

4. What event brought about the end of the feudal system in Medieval Europe? 5. Would the system have ended without this event?

6. Do we have a feudal system today? Explain your anwer

Rubric

3d Model (Europe) /20

King Queen is depicted and explained (Includes home, tasks, and summary) /5

Nobles are depicted and explained (Includes home, tasks, and summary) /5

Knights are depicted and explained (Includes home, tasks, and summary) /5

Peasants are depicted and explained (Includes home, tasks, and summary) /5

3D Model (Japan) /20

Figure head is depicted and explained (Includes home, tasks, and summary) /5

Warrior Class is depicted and explained, including Shogun, Daimyos, and Samurai (Includes home, tasks, and summary) /5

Peasants are depicted and explained (Includes home, tasks, and summary) /5

Merchants are depicted and explained (Includes home, tasks, and summary) /5

Inquiry questions are answered correctly in complete sentences /10

Venn Diagram Includes at least 5 details in each section /10

Neatness and Attention to Detail /5

Total /65