Wednesday / Thursday November 27 / 28, 2019
1. Introduction to the Renaissance - page 209 - read together.
2. We created a chart that listed the differences between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
3. Discussion and notes. - Why did the Renaissance start in Italy? The Italian City-States - what are they, how are they ruled? Students completed a map.
4. Renaissance thinking... how was it different than the Medieval times? We discussed what a "paradigm" is and how and why people had a "paradigm shift". We also discussed how paradigms can affect people's attitudes and behaviours.
Renaissance people admired the Greek and Roman philosophers. We discussed what philosophy is, watched a quick video on it and then, in groups, practiced some philosophical thinking. Renaissance people who wanted to revive the ideas of the Greeks and Romans and work towards the betterment of individual potential and society as a whole, were called "Humanists". The 3 ideals that Humanists focussed on were: Beauty (aesthetics), Truth (wisdom and logic) and Goodness (virtuous living).
5. Students were given a Humanist Assignment and class time to work on it. Whatever they did not get done in class, will be for homework. DUE: Friday November 28.
Thursday 28 November 2019
Tuesday 26 November 2019
Socials 8 - Blocks 3/4 and 7/8
Tuesday November 26, 2019
1. The TEST. Most students seemed to feel pretty good about it!
Tomorrow - we start the RENAISSANCE.
1. The TEST. Most students seemed to feel pretty good about it!
Tomorrow - we start the RENAISSANCE.
Monday 25 November 2019
Socials 8 - Blocks 3/4 and 7/8
Monday, November 25, 2019
1. Homework check to make sure students had completed 2 sides of their review booklet.
2. Students used class time to continue working on their review booklet
3. We went over all the questions from the review booklet.
Chapter 5 TEST - The Late Middle Ages - tomorrow - Tuesday November 26.
1. Homework check to make sure students had completed 2 sides of their review booklet.
2. Students used class time to continue working on their review booklet
3. We went over all the questions from the review booklet.
Chapter 5 TEST - The Late Middle Ages - tomorrow - Tuesday November 26.
Sunday 24 November 2019
Socials 8 - Blocks 3/4 and 7/8
Friday, November 22, 2019
1. We took part in a second Black Plague simulation and then discussed how the connection between the activity and the plague.
2. Introduced the Peasant's Revolt. Students took notes on how both the Black Death and the 100 Year War contributed to the Peasant's Revolt (domino effect chart).
3. Watched a youtube video: "The Peasant's Revolt - timelines.tv"
4. Students received their review booklet for Chapter 5 - The Late Middle Ages.
Homework: Complete 2 sides of the review. Due: Monday
Test: Tuesday November 26.
1. We took part in a second Black Plague simulation and then discussed how the connection between the activity and the plague.
2. Introduced the Peasant's Revolt. Students took notes on how both the Black Death and the 100 Year War contributed to the Peasant's Revolt (domino effect chart).
3. Watched a youtube video: "The Peasant's Revolt - timelines.tv"
4. Students received their review booklet for Chapter 5 - The Late Middle Ages.
Homework: Complete 2 sides of the review. Due: Monday
Test: Tuesday November 26.
Wednesday 20 November 2019
Socials 8 - Blocks 3/4 and 7/8
Wednesday /Thursday November 20/21, 2019
1. We reviewed what we had learned about "The Plague" from the video.
2. Finished watching the documentary and completed the notes.
3. Took part in a Black Death simulation. Then discussed what similarities there could have been between the simulation and the Black Death.
4. Students took notes (in the form of a flow chart) on the changes that occurred in society as a result of the Black Death.
Next day:
• Black Death simulation #2
• The Peasant's Revolt
• Review Sheet handed out
Next Test: Late Middle Ages TEST - Tuesday November 26
1. We reviewed what we had learned about "The Plague" from the video.
2. Finished watching the documentary and completed the notes.
3. Took part in a Black Death simulation. Then discussed what similarities there could have been between the simulation and the Black Death.
4. Students took notes (in the form of a flow chart) on the changes that occurred in society as a result of the Black Death.
Next day:
• Black Death simulation #2
• The Peasant's Revolt
• Review Sheet handed out
Next Test: Late Middle Ages TEST - Tuesday November 26
Tuesday 19 November 2019
Socials 8 - Blocks 3/4 and 7/8
Tuesday November 19, 2019
1. We quickly went over the worksheet on Women's Status and the Church in the Late Middle Ages.
2. Introduced "The Black Death". Discussed the 5 W's. Students were asked to write a paragraph discussing: What impact do you think the Black Death, and resulting decrease in population, will have on Medieval society? Most completed the paragraph and handed it in. Those who didn't must have it ready to hand in next class.
3. Watched a music video by: The History Teachers called "Fleas on Rats"
4. Watched the History Channel documentary called, "The Plague" and students made notes about the movie.
Will finish the documentary next day and participate in some Black Plague simulations.
Upcoming: Chapter 5 - Late Middle Ages TEST - Tuesday November 26.
1. We quickly went over the worksheet on Women's Status and the Church in the Late Middle Ages.
2. Introduced "The Black Death". Discussed the 5 W's. Students were asked to write a paragraph discussing: What impact do you think the Black Death, and resulting decrease in population, will have on Medieval society? Most completed the paragraph and handed it in. Those who didn't must have it ready to hand in next class.
3. Watched a music video by: The History Teachers called "Fleas on Rats"
4. Watched the History Channel documentary called, "The Plague" and students made notes about the movie.
Will finish the documentary next day and participate in some Black Plague simulations.
Upcoming: Chapter 5 - Late Middle Ages TEST - Tuesday November 26.
Socials 8 - Blocks 3/4 and 7/8
Monday November 18, 2019
1. We went over the Chapter 2 tests.
2. We went over the Trade and Town questions.
3. Students worked on a "fill in the blanks" worksheet relating to Women's status and the Church in the Late Middle Ages. We looked at the Gothic styled architecture that emerged in the Middle Ages and compared it to the Roman architecture.
Homework: The worksheet on Women's Status and the Church.
1. We went over the Chapter 2 tests.
2. We went over the Trade and Town questions.
3. Students worked on a "fill in the blanks" worksheet relating to Women's status and the Church in the Late Middle Ages. We looked at the Gothic styled architecture that emerged in the Middle Ages and compared it to the Roman architecture.
Homework: The worksheet on Women's Status and the Church.
Socials 8 - Blocks 3/4 and 7/8
Friday November 15, 2019
1. Students looked at how TRADE emerged in the Late Middle Ages and how this lead to the development of TOWNS. Students watched a short video on Medieval Towns and worked on questions from the textbook.
1. Students looked at how TRADE emerged in the Late Middle Ages and how this lead to the development of TOWNS. Students watched a short video on Medieval Towns and worked on questions from the textbook.
Socials 8 - Blocks 3/4 and 7/8
Wednesday / Thursday November 13/14, 2019
1. Introduced the Hundred Years War - read section of textbook - pulled out the 5W's.
- looked at some historically significant people and events of the war.
• The Burghers of Calais - we read the story together. Students were put into groups and given a "character" from the story. As a group they had to write a paragraph that stated why this person(s) was the "most chivalrous" person in the story. The groups took turns reading their paragraphs. Then each group was asked to rebut the other groups' statements and argue why that person was NOT the most chivalrous. In the end we voted on which team we felt a) put forth the best argument and b) refuted the opposing arguments the best.
• The Battle at Agincourt - we watched a short video clip that summarized this event. As a class we then discussed how this battle was historically significant and what changes in society would come about as a result of this battle.
• Joan of Arc - we watched a National Geographic video about her and discussed how she was a significant figure and the impact she had on the Hundred Years' war.
2. With a little bit of time left over - we played Kahoot and answered questions from the Medieval era.
1. Introduced the Hundred Years War - read section of textbook - pulled out the 5W's.
- looked at some historically significant people and events of the war.
• The Burghers of Calais - we read the story together. Students were put into groups and given a "character" from the story. As a group they had to write a paragraph that stated why this person(s) was the "most chivalrous" person in the story. The groups took turns reading their paragraphs. Then each group was asked to rebut the other groups' statements and argue why that person was NOT the most chivalrous. In the end we voted on which team we felt a) put forth the best argument and b) refuted the opposing arguments the best.
• The Battle at Agincourt - we watched a short video clip that summarized this event. As a class we then discussed how this battle was historically significant and what changes in society would come about as a result of this battle.
• Joan of Arc - we watched a National Geographic video about her and discussed how she was a significant figure and the impact she had on the Hundred Years' war.
2. With a little bit of time left over - we played Kahoot and answered questions from the Medieval era.
Tuesday 12 November 2019
Socials 8 - Blocks 3/4 and 7/8
Tuesday November 12, 2019
1. Quick review on Knighthood and Heraldry
2. Students were given the class to work on their Heraldry assignment, while we watched some more of "A Knight's Tale".
3. Heraldry assignment is due: Wednesday November 13 (blocks 3/4) and Thursday November 14 (blocks 7/8)
1. Quick review on Knighthood and Heraldry
2. Students were given the class to work on their Heraldry assignment, while we watched some more of "A Knight's Tale".
3. Heraldry assignment is due: Wednesday November 13 (blocks 3/4) and Thursday November 14 (blocks 7/8)
Friday 8 November 2019
Socials 8 - Blocks 3/4 and 7/8
Friday November 8, 2019
1. Homework Check
2. We went over the answers to the "Knighthood and Chivalry" questions.
3. Introduced: Heraldry
4. Students were given an assignment on Heraldry: They can either research their own "coat of arms" and draw symbols from it on a shield or create their own shield, using symbols that they feel represent things they value or their personality traits. We used the website; heraldryandcrests.com to help us find information and definitions for different symbols.
Students will have all of class on Tuesday Nov. 12 to work on this assignment.
The Heraldry assignment is due: November 13 (for blocks 3/4) or November 14 (for blocks 7/8).
1. Homework Check
2. We went over the answers to the "Knighthood and Chivalry" questions.
3. Introduced: Heraldry
4. Students were given an assignment on Heraldry: They can either research their own "coat of arms" and draw symbols from it on a shield or create their own shield, using symbols that they feel represent things they value or their personality traits. We used the website; heraldryandcrests.com to help us find information and definitions for different symbols.
Students will have all of class on Tuesday Nov. 12 to work on this assignment.
The Heraldry assignment is due: November 13 (for blocks 3/4) or November 14 (for blocks 7/8).
Socials 8 - Blocks 3/4 and 7/8
Wednesday / Thursday November 6/7, 2019
1. Students wrote the Chapter 2 Test.
2. Introduced the Late Middle Ages (approx. 1200-1400 - chapter 5)
• read the introduction, discussed as a class the events and changes we would see during this
time period.
3. Students were given an assignment: "Knighthood and Chivalry". Notes from the textbook.
What wasn't completed in class is for homework and due: Friday Nov. 8
1. Students wrote the Chapter 2 Test.
2. Introduced the Late Middle Ages (approx. 1200-1400 - chapter 5)
• read the introduction, discussed as a class the events and changes we would see during this
time period.
3. Students were given an assignment: "Knighthood and Chivalry". Notes from the textbook.
What wasn't completed in class is for homework and due: Friday Nov. 8
Tuesday 5 November 2019
Socials 8 - Blocks 3/4 and 7/8
Tuesday November 5, 2019
1. We went over the review sheet.
2. Students were given the paragraph question that will be on the test. We defined what information the question is looking for, brainstormed ideas around the question and then discussed how to correctly put together a paragraph. Students received a handout that outlined the steps as well as provided examples.
Reminder: TEST - Wed. Nov. 6 (Block 7/8) and Thurs. Nov. 7 (Block 3/4)
1. We went over the review sheet.
2. Students were given the paragraph question that will be on the test. We defined what information the question is looking for, brainstormed ideas around the question and then discussed how to correctly put together a paragraph. Students received a handout that outlined the steps as well as provided examples.
Reminder: TEST - Wed. Nov. 6 (Block 7/8) and Thurs. Nov. 7 (Block 3/4)
Socials 8 - Blocks 3/4 and 7/8
Monday November 4, 2019
Students had the entire class to work on their review sheets for the upcoming TEST on Wednesday (Block 7/8), Thursday (Block 3/4).
Reminder: Comic Life assignment is due: Tuesday Nov. 5 if not already handed in.
-Students are expected to have 3 sides of the review booklet complete for Tuesday's
class.
Students had the entire class to work on their review sheets for the upcoming TEST on Wednesday (Block 7/8), Thursday (Block 3/4).
Reminder: Comic Life assignment is due: Tuesday Nov. 5 if not already handed in.
-Students are expected to have 3 sides of the review booklet complete for Tuesday's
class.
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