Anglo-Saxons

Objective: Students will be able to explain the development of the English government and society under the Anglo-Saxon kings and why the Anglo-Saxons united under Alfred the Great.

Today, we will read Chapter 19 and answer the following questions:

1) The Anglo-Saxons were made up of what three groups?
2) How did Christianity come to the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England?
3) What did Alfred do to unite Anglo-Saxon England?
4) Why did Alfred the Great pay the Danes to leave England alone?
5) Why did the king set up local governments in England?
6) What were the duties of the nobles?
7) Why did early English kinds divide the country into shires?  What were some of the jobs of the sheriff?
8) How did the King's peace help unite England?
9) What was the purpose of witenagemot?
10) How did the English government develop under the Anglo-Saxons?
11) Why did Anglo-Saxons unite under Alfred the Great?

The Franks

So we are going to review the Franks today and prepare for a quiz next week.  Tomorrow we will be moving on to the Anglo-Saxons. 

Class Work for 11/19 - 11/21

Tuesday - you have a review quiz on the Germans.

Wednesday and Thursday - you need to finished reading chapter 18 section 2 (Charles the Hammer) and section 3 (Charlemagne) and answer the following question:

World History Chapter 18 section 2

1)   Why were the Frankish kings after Clovis weak?

2)   Who was Charles Martel?  What did he do?  Why was he known as “The Hammer”?

3)   Why was the Battle of Tours a turning point in history?

4)   What might western Europe have been like if the Arabs and Berbers had won the Battle of Tours?

5)   Who was Pepin?  How did he help the Pope?

6)   Define anointed. 

 

World History Chapter 17 Section 3

1)   When did Pepin die?  Who were his sons?

2)   Who was Charlemagne?  What did he do?  List the people he defeated in battle.  What does his name mean?

3)   What was The Song of Roland about?

4)   Why was Charlemagne displeased that the Pope crowned him emperor?

5)   What was Charlemagne’s view of education?  What did he do to promote education in his empire?

6)   Who was Alcuin?  What did children study in the school set up by Alcuin?

7)   What were some things that artists created under Charlemagne’s rule? 

8)   Describe estate life.

9)   How did farmers gradually become serfs?

10)  How did minstrels increase Charlemagne’s popularity?

11)  What did the Empire collapse after Charlemagne’s death?

12)  What might have prevented the collapse of Charlemagne’s government?

HOMEWORK: Understanding Ideas page 287 nos. 1-7

Learning Goal: Students will be able to explain why the Middle Ages were an important period in European history.

Objective: Students will be able to explain the important developments in European history during Clovis, Charles the Hammer, and Charlemagne's reigns.

Today we are going to put the list of important things you picked out from Chapter 18 section 1 on the board.  Then you are going to answer the questions below.  Finally, remember you have a quiz on the Germans tomorrow.

World History – Chapter 18 section 1

1)   Why were people no longer interested in learning during the early middle ages?

2)   Why are the Franks important?

3)   Who was Clovis?  How did Clovis become Christian? 

4)   What happened after Clovis became Christian?

5)   Why was it important that the Pope gave Clovis his support?

6)   Why were the Franks more successful at governing than other Germanic peoples?

7)   What modern nations developed out of the civilization built by the Franks?

Learning Goal: Students will be able to explain why the Middle Ages were an important period in European history.

Today's Objective: Students will be able to discuss how a Germanic chieftain provides for his warriors.


We will finish reviewing (Jeopardy) from yesterday.  Then on your blogs I want you to write a paragraph or more on the following question:


"Imagine you will soon become a Germanic chieftain.  Explain what you would provide for your warriors."  Make sure you use your books.


Last, begin reading chapter 18 section 1.  Mark your book as you read and create a list of items that you feel are important.  You should create a list of at least 8 items.  This list will be due on Monday.

Tyr's Day

Learning Goal: Students will be able to explain why the Middle Ages were an important period in European history.

Today's Objective: Students will be able to discuss how Germanic gods influenced their day to day existence and review medieval German society.

 

We will listen to your presentations on Germanic gods and then play a review game on chapter 17.  Please take notes during the review game if you do not know something.  

 

HW: Study your notes on German Society.  

The German Gods

Learning Goal: Students will be able to explain why the Middle Ages were an important period in European history.

Today's Objective: Students will be able to discuss how Germanic gods influenced their day to day existence.

Today, we will take a quiz on yesterday's objective.  Then in groups you will research a god or goddess from Germanic mythology and find out what they represented and how they fit in the day to day life of the German groups.  You will present these to class.  Make sure you find a picture of the god/goddess and write a paragraph about them.  You must also cite your source.

Some potential gods/goddess:

Idun

Odin

Loki

Balder

Thor

Woden (Odin)

Nix

Freya

HOMEWORK for TONIGHT:

Understanding Main Ideas 1-8 on page 273.  This is review.  

The Germans

Today - we will take a quick review quiz from yesterday's objective.  Then we will watch CRASHCOURSE and finally in groups read chapter 17 section 2.

Questions for Reading:

1) Who were the Goths?
2) Discuss the Battle of Adrianople?  Why was it important?  When did it happen?
3) Where did the Goths end up?
4) Who were the Vandals?
5) What English world did the Vandals inspire?  Why?
6) Who was Odoacer?
7) Who was Theodoric?
8) What happened to the Roman Empire in the West by 550 C.E.? 

The Middle Ages

Learning Goal: Students will be able to explain why the Middle Ages were an important period in European history.

Today's Objective: Students will be able to discuss how the love of battle and their laws influenced the Germans.

During the next 3-4 weeks we will be dealing with the Middle Ages: reading, discussing, analyzing, playing games, writing blogs, answering questions, doing projects.  You will be divided into four groups:

The Germans
The Franks
The Anglo-Saxons
The Vikings

I will let you choose you group as long as the groups are even (2.5 members per group - smile).  We will beginning with the Germans (after we review your Test/Quiz on Rome).   Make-up TESTS on Rome will be on Thursday.

Before we start, what were the Middle Ages about?  What happened during them?  Did anything important happen during this time?  If so, what? 

In groups, read chapter 17 section 1 and answer the following questions:

1) Describe the village life of the early Germans.
2) What did the Germans grow?
3) What were the Germans view of hospitality?
4) How were the German tribes organized?
5) Who was Theodoric the Great?
6) Who was Woden?  Thor?
7) What was Valhalla?
8) Discuss blood fueds, oath-helpers and wergeld.
9) How did the Germans' love of battle and laws influence their society?

Roman Emperors

Learning Goal: Analyze Rome from its prehistory through its Republic and Empire to its decline and be able to discuss its legacy on today's culture.


Objective: Listening, taking notes on presentations of Roman Emperors and their accomplishments: Trajan, Constantine I, Diocletian.


Today you will present you powerpoint projects on Roman Emperors and then we watch Crash Course and discuss the upcoming quiz on Friday. 

Roman Review (again)

Learning Goal: Analyze Rome from its prehistory through its Republic and Empire to its decline and be able to discuss its legacy on today's culture.

Objective: Review the history of Rome for an upcoming test.

What you'll do today:  Mr. Burnham (or whoever is running the class needs to get some notecards - these are in my desk and give each group 10 cards)

Each group is to spend 20 minutes writing study questions about the Etruscans, the Roman Republic, or the Roman Empire (you must have the answers on the cards).  Mr. Burnham will then collect them and mix them up.  He will ask each group one question until all questions are answered.  The group with the highest score will receive 5 bonus points on the upcoming test.  Mr. Burnham will be sole judge of who will be rewarded.

If you finish before the end of class, or if there is confusion about the review game, please spend the class reviewing the notes from yesterday.  Meaning in your groups ask each other the questions and take turns giving answers.  Make sure you are away from the other groups so that you can talk.

NOTE: Make sure, if you have done so, to post your notes from yesterday.  These will be taken as a grade.   

The Roman Empire - REVIEW

Okay - so I'm stuck in Ketckikan today.  

Learning Goal: Analyze Rome from its prehistory through its Republic and Empire to its decline and be able to discuss its legacy on today's culture.

Objective: Review the Etruscans,  The Roman Republic and Empire by placing notes on the board.

Each group needs to place the information for the following subjects on the board and then everyone needs to record it on their blogs:

1) The Etruscans - why were they important?  What did they give to the Romans?  Who were important Etruscans?

2) The Roman Republic - what is important about the Roman Republic?  Who were important figures in the Republic and what did they do?  What were the Punic Wars all about?  Who was Hannibal?  How did the Republic end?

3) What is important about Julius Caesar?  Why should we remember him?

4) What is important about Augustus Caesar?  Why should we remember him?

5) What was the Pax Romana?  How did it come to an end?

6) How did the Roman Empire come to an end?

Watch the below link: