Week of 10/30 - 11/3

This week in social studies, we are beginning our study of feudalism, including the state of Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire and why/how the feudal system was developed.  Most of our work this week and next will be from the History Alive textbook - Chapter 2: The Development of Feudalism.  Students will be working to read and take reading notes in a packet titled "Feudal Europe". 

In addition to book work, students will also have the opportunity to participate in a re-enactment of feudalism, in which they can experience the life of a serf, knight, lord or monarch, swear solemn oaths of loyalty, and prepare for a barbarian attack!

Also, on Tuesday, for Halloween and because we have shortened class periods, we will take a break from feudalism to learn a bit about the history of Halloween.

NO NEW HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!  COMPLETE & TURN IN LATE/MISSING WORK.

Here's a breakdown for the week:

• Monday: 
• TURN IN VOCAB C-NOTES.  
• History Alive Ch 2.1-2.2 & Reading notes
• Tuesday: 
• Halloween's History (Videos & Kahoot!)
• Wednesday: 
• Feudalism Re-enactment
• Thursday: 
• Re-enactment reflection & Chapter 2.3
• Friday: 
• History Alive 2.4 - 2.5

Week of 10/23 - 10/26

This week in social studies, we will be wrapping up with our barbarian innovation advertisements, then moving on to Chapter 2 in the History Alive textbook - the Development of Feudalism.

First off, Monday and Tuesday will be devoted to finishing final drafts of the advertisement project we started last week.  The homework over the weekend was to finish a rough draft, so students should use their class time to work on and complete a final draft, complete with color and/or ink, and a big beautiful illustration.  Our last class work day will be Tuesday, but the project will be due Thursday 10/26.  

Click here for the assignment description and grading guide!!

Next, we will be moving on to our first chapter in the History Alive textbook on the Development of Feudalism in medieval Europe.  Wednesday and Thursday, students will preview the chapter by studying some important vocabulary, and C-Notes!

Here is a breakdown for the week:
Monday - Tuesday: Work on Advertisement project.  Final draft due Thursday 10/26.
Wednesday - Thursday: Ch. 2 Vocabulary C-Notes (define each word, use each word in a sentence, and illustrate that sentence.)

Below is the C-Note template for vocabulary.  Students will use the chapter to find definitions, then make up a sentence that uses the word. 

 

Week of 10/16 - 10/20

This week in social studies, students will be taking a final test on the fall of the Roman Empire, then we will begin a related poster project about the technological advances brought to Europe by the tribes we have been calling "barbarians".

Here is a breakdown for the week:

• Monday: Fall of Rome Test Review 
• Study guide
• Kahoot Review
• Tuesday: Fall of Rome Final Test
• This test is OPEN NOTE!  Be sure to finish all notes and bring them with you to class
• Wednesday: Begin the Barbarian Innovation Advertisement Poster Project 
• Introduce the project
• Begin brainstorming
• Thursday & Friday: Continue work on Advertisement project
• CLICK HERE for a link to the Assignment sheet for this project

Week of 10/9 - 10/11

This short week in social studies, students will be continuing to learn about the circumstances that led to the fall of the Roman empire.  Students are filling out a C-Note packet that uses a variety of sources.  We will start the week by watching a short song video about the Fall of Rome (link on the right side of this page).  Next, we will read an article that goes into more detail about the invasions of the empire by the "barbarian" tribes.  This article can be found in the "Middle Ages Articles" link on the right side of the page. 

Quick reminder . . . don't forget that Thursday of this week is a grading day for teachers!  That means Midterm progress reports.  Students who want to improve their grades prior to these progress reports will need to turn in late work by Wednesday.

Now, here is the weekly breakdown:

• Monday: Fall of Rome song & C-Notes.
• (also, Monday will be a chance to catch up or complete any incomplete notes)

•  Tuesday & Wednesday: "Background: The Invasions" Article and C-Notes

• Homework: COMPLETE Fall of Rome Multimedia Source C-Note Packet 
• Due Monday 10/16

Week of 10/2 - 10/6

This week in Social Studies, we will begin our study of the fall of the Roman empire.  The collapse of Rome launched Europe into the Middle Ages, and forced many people into the socio-economic system called Feudalism.  This time period also brought many new people and tribes into Europe (what we call the "barbarian" invasions), and with them they brought many new innovations and ideas.  After the fall of Rome, Europe was never the same again.

We will be learning about this topic using a variety of different sources, including videos, websites, textbook, an article and a song!  Students will record their learning on a special packet C-Notes that have been set up as "guided" notes.  Most of this work will be done in class, but if a student misses class, they should be able to make up the work at home.  On the right side of this page, there is a set of links under "Fall of Rome" links that will take you to most of the resources in the notes.

Here is a breakdown of the week:
Monday: Fall of Rome Pre-Test
Tuesday: BrainPOP video (C-Notes)
Wednesday: Mr. Giotto's website & Scavenger Hunt (C-Notes)
Thursday - Friday: History Alive Section 1.2 (C-Notes)