th Grade/Course: 6 Grade Social Studies Unit: Middle Ages Length: 6 Weeks Enduring Understandings: 3) Schisms within religions influence society in many different ways 6.2.8.D.4.c ᴖ 1) The development and spread of new religions can have a profound effect on 4) Climate and geographical features affect daily life. 6.2.8.B.4.a ᴖ existing civilizations. 6.2.8.D.4.b ᴖ 5) Constitutional law has origins in medieval times. 6.2.4.A.4.c ᴖ 2) The spread of one religion is seen as a threat to older established religions and their societies. 6.2.8.D.4.b ᴖ Essential Questions Critical Knowledge and Needed Skills Resources Assessments Formative Suggestions: • How does society change Critical Knowledge • Discovery Education and evolve over time? • Teacher Created Learning Quizzes Discuss the influence of the • Materials Binders: Medieval Tests Roman Catholic Church on the Homework • How did one’s social Times people during the Middle Ages. Map Study position affect life during • Teacher Created Learning Graphic Organizers the Middle Ages? • Analyze the causes and effects the Materials Primary Source Box: Journal Writes Crusades had on various groups. Medieval Times Socratic Dialogue • How did the feudal • Gloucester Township Social Debates system affect class • Compare and contrast various Studies Wiki models of feudalism. Short Research Report structure in the Middle • Gloucester Township Social Ages? Studies Suggested Reading List • Explain why the system of feudalism weakened. • Gloucester Township Grade Summative Suggestions • How did religion impact Level Film List the Middle Ages? • Discuss how religion both unifies • http://scorescience.humboldt.k12. Performance Task – and divides people. ca.us/fast/teachers/Plague/Plague Create a poster • How do established _OnLine.html • Summarize the economic impact showing the social religions react when http://www.eduplace.com/ss/hms of the plague in Europe. • hierarchy, privileges, threatened? s/7/unit/act5.1.html protections and • Predict how the new technologies NJCCS: 6.2.8.A.4.c ;6.2.8.B.4.a;6.2.8.D.4.b,c ∩ = indicates overarching enduring understanding • What were the effects of acquired from the East will impact allegiances during the the Crusades in Europe? European attitudes and actions European feudal regarding the world. system Needed Skills Newspaper Article- • Locate key places and Retell the events of geographical features on a variety the Crusades through maps. different perspectives . (ex. Christians, • Analyze and Interpret primary and Muslims, Jews, and secondary sources to make other political informed decisions. religious leaders). • Analyze past events and make relevant connections to today. Note: Students may use unit notes and handouts to guide the writing. • Identify bias and point of view in reporting historical events. • Thoughtfully respond to historical content questions. • Debate past events and make relevant connections to today. • Use computer applications to gather and organize information and to solve problems. NJCCS: 6.2.8.A.4.c ;6.2.8.B.4.a;6.2.8.D.4.b,c ∩ = indicates overarching enduring understanding • Use content specific vocabulary in multiple ways. Key Terms Curriculum Connections Suggestions NJCCS: 6.2.8.A.4.c ;6.2.8.B.4.a;6.2.8.D.4.b,c ∩ = indicates overarching enduring understanding Feudalism, manor, serf, Black Plaque, Geography: Map the spread of the Crusades, Medieval, Dark Ages, knight, Bubonic Plague throughout Europe dubbing ceremony, squire, page, Christianity, Islam, Muslim, Holy Land, Language Arts: Create an open ended cultural diffusion, Pope, tenant, vassal, response in reaction to the Crusades lord, nation- state, Magna Carta Math: Calculate the cost of new armor for a Medieval knight Science: Investigate the scientific causes of how and why the Bubonic Plague spread throughout Europe and create a simulation Fine & Performing Arts: Listen to an analyze the elements of Medieval Ballads, Create an original Medieval Ballad, View and discuss various stained glass images and architectural styles Current Events: Incorporate appropriate and timely events NJCCS: 6.2.8.A.4.c ;6.2.8.B.4.a;6.2.8.D.4.b,c ∩ = indicates overarching enduring understanding Charlemagne Expands Frank's Territories: Restoration of Roman Culture and Christianity: Saxon Wars Louis the Pious: Kingdom is Divided: Viking and Muslim Raids: Magyars Monasteries and Literacy Lives of Peasants and Serfs: Advances in Agriculture: The Role of Women Ninth Century: Europe is Divided Into Three Empires: Western, Byzantine, Islamic Throwing Light on the "Dark Ages" The Early Middle Ages: After the Fall of the Roman Empire The Early Middle Ages: The Power & Organization of Christianity The Early Middle Ages: Charlemagne The High Middle Ages: The Importance of War The High Middle Ages: The Evolution of the Knight The High Middle Ages: The Crusades The High Middle Ages: The Role of the Church in the Crusades Video The High Middle Ages: Religion & Faith The High Middle Ages: Erecting Cathedrals & Castles The High Middle Ages: Feudalism The Later Middle Ages: Monarchies & Nation-States The Later Middle Ages: Health & Living Conditions The Later Middle Ages: The Hundred Years' War The Later Middle Ages: The Bubonic Plague The Later Middle Ages: Surviving & Creating a Stronger Europe Horrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages Feudalism: The Medieval Social Order Part One: Castle Life (page, squire, knight, dubbing) Part Two: Religious and Village Life Conclusion: The End of the Middle Ages Muslims and Christians in Medieval Times Spherical Trigonometry and the Moors' Decline NJCCS: 6.2.8.A.4.c ;6.2.8.B.4.a;6.2.8.D.4.b,c ∩ = indicates overarching enduring understanding Audio Forms of Poetry: Popular Ballad Stuff You Missed in History Class Podcast: How the Black Death Worked Map: The spread of the plague, 1347-1350. Physician in plague-protecting costume. A 16th-century plague scene. Image The Magna Carta, 1215. Interior of rose window in Notre Dame, Paris. Armor on display at Chateau Cheverny in France. Ballad Article Plague Gothic Art and Architecture Skill Builder A World of Maps and Globes Discovery Atlas Interactive Map NJCCS: 6.2.8.A.4.c ;6.2.8.B.4.a;6.2.8.D.4.b,c ∩ = indicates overarching enduring understanding .