This 4-week long unit covers major themes of the Dark Ages in Medieval Europe, with topics like Feudalism, Manorialism, the Byzantine Empire, Fall of Rome, and more. Reading comprehension tasks are embedded throughout the workbook with informational text passages, and a separate activity book is included for hands-on learning.
This resource requires NO-PREP and NO textbook.
You will receive complete Lesson Plans, a 27-page Student Workbook with reading passages, an accompanying Activity Lapbook with 4 interactive activities, a PowerPoint for teacher-guided instruction, and an end-of-unit Assessment. The student workbook, PowerPoint, and test are Google 1:1 compatible.
Use this with independent learners, for whole class-instruction, or as stations; enjoy the options!
INCLUDED:
– A STUDENT WORKBOOK
- Vocabulary List
- A Unit Outline (Table of Contents) with lessons and page numbers
- Reading Passages with Guided Notes
- Reading Skills activities
- Study Guide
- Google 1:1 Compatible
- FOUR Lessons
LESSON TOPICS:
1- The Fall of Rome:
- The Roman Empire
- Causes for the Fall of Rome (Fear of Invasion, Economic & Political instability, Division between east & west)
- Attila the Hun
2- European Empires:
- Byzantine Empire (Justinian, Justinian Code, Greco-Roman culture, East Orthodox Church)
- Kievan-Rus (Kiev: Commercial center, Byzantine Influence, Vikings & Slavic peoples)
- Holy Roman Empire (Franks, Clovis, Carolingian Dynasty, Charlemagne, Roman Catholic Church)
3- Feudalism:
- The Feudal System & Social Structure
- Manorialism
- Medieval Life & Social Groups
1. Kings & Nobles
2. Knights & Commoners
3. The Church
4- Outside of Europe:
- Thriving ideas and societies
- Rise of Islam
- Abbasid Empire
- Song Dynasty in China, Ghana, and Maya
– ACTIVITY LAPBOOK / INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK:
- Student directions
- 4 Hands-on Activities that align with each lesson
- Can be used by students independently, for homework, or collaborative learning
- 8 Writing Prompts on a Choice Board
- Vocabulary Flashcards
– POWERPOINT:
- Provides a digital format of the Student Workbook
- Great for teacher-guided instruction and read alouds
- Unit content is not editable, but you can add or delete slides
- Google Slides presentation also included
– TEACHER GUIDE:
- Lesson plans with Student Learning Objectives and Essential Questions
- Answer Keys for all resources
- Video Suggestions for each lesson
- Unit preparation checklist
- Common Core Standards alignment
- Teacher Unit Prep Check List
– TEST:
- Editable Word document and PDF provided
- 5 fill-in-the-blank questions with a word bank
- 5 multiple choice questions
- 5 True/False statements
- 2 short response questions
- Google Forms test included
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