Less than $5 Elementary School Middle Ages Activities

Review the Crusades with Task Cards:

These 15 task cards concerning The Crusades are a good review for students. Students can either get moving with physical task cards or get engaged in digital task cards.

Crusade topics covered:

• cause
• involvement
• impacts on Europe
• impact on Feudalism

This product is presented in a variety of ways both print and digital.

This aligns with Indiana 6th Grade Social Studies Standard 6.H.5.

What's Included:

• teacher instructions
• link to 15 digital multiple choice task cards (Google Slides)
• link to 15 digital short answer task cards (Google Slides)
• link to multiple choice Google Form
• link to short answer Google Form
• color and black and white printable multiple choice task cards (15)
• color and black and white printable short answer task cards (15)
• answer sheets for task cards
• extension questions
• answer keys

How is this product useful:

• Variety of options to complete activity.
• Google Slides and Forms are editable.
• Engaging for students.
• Extension questions leads to deeper thinking for students.
• Low prep for teachers.
• Print version can lead to a movement activity.

A great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events, legends and famous figures of the Middle Ages. There are 33 posters or task cards that include many of the key events including the War of the Rose, the rule of Charlemagne, the feats of Joan of Arc, the Viking raids and the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

The posters look great as a display in the classroom and the cards are a brilliant introduction to the Middle Ages. The displays and cards come both with dates and without dates, so the students can research the dates online before sorting the timeline. The cards look even better when laminated.

Included in this resource:

• 33 Full Page Posters with dates for display
• 33 Full Page Posters without dates
• 33 Task Cards with dates for a sorting activity
• 33 Task Cards without dates for a research and sorting activity

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• Independent work
• Homework
• Group work
• Research projects
• Reading comprehension
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Help your students dive into the rich history of Islam and its key figures with this no-prep engaging Cloze Activity Worksheet. Designed for middle and high school students, this activity provides a detailed exploration of key terms like Allah, Muhammad, Jihad, and Caliph, while fostering critical thinking and reading comprehension. It’s the perfect addition to your lessons on Islamic history, the Crusades, or World Religions, offering an immersive way for students to understand the spread of Islam and the significant figures that shaped its history.

What’s Included:

• Word Search commence the activity with a word search.
• Cloze Activity Worksheet: Students fill in the blanks using a word bank to complete the passage on Islamic history.

Skills Developed Through This Activity:

• Reading Comprehension: Students actively engage with the material, reinforcing understanding of key terms and events.
• Critical Thinking: As students learn about the significant events and figures in Islamic history, they develop historical reasoning.
• Historical Knowledge: Students will learn key facts about early Islamic leaders, significant cities, and events like the Crusades.

How to Use the Islamic History Cloze Activity:

1. Introduce the Topic: Begin with a brief discussion about the rise of Islam and its major historical events.
2. Worksheet: Distribute the cloze activity and word bank, and let students fill in the blanks with the correct historical terms.
3. Class Discussion: After completion, review answers together and discuss the historical importance of each key term.
4. Extension Activity: Use the activity to springboard into deeper discussions about the Crusades or the spread of Islam.

This resource offers a perfect balance of learning and engagement, promoting comprehension, historical thinking, and classroom discussions. Your students will gain a deeper understanding of Islamic history while practicing essential academic skills.

This is a must-have resource for any World History or Religious Studies lesson!

Common Core Outcomes (USA):

For Grades 6-8:

• Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

• Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Australian History Curriculum Links:

• Continuity and change in society in ONE of the following areas: crime and punishment; military and defence systems; towns, cities and commerce (ACDSEH051)

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This package is set up and ready for you to use with your students use in creating their own medieval shields. Included: - significance of background designs (with images) - significance of colours - significance of line decorations (with image) - significance of symbols and animals There is also a student sheet for your students to be able to apply the knowledge in the package to tell you what they now know about a particular shield. Three blank templates for students to begin their design. Please don't forget to take a look at the other items I have available in my store!

Help your students explore the complex motivations behind the Crusades with this engaging, no-prep Silent Shuffle Card Sort Activity. Perfect for middle and high school students, this resource challenges students to understand why people chose to go on Crusades by categorizing key reasons like religion, wealth, adventure, and political power. The interactive nature of the Silent Shuffle activity encourages critical thinking and discussion, making it a great addition to lessons on medieval history, world religions, or the Crusades.

What’s Included:

• Card Sort Set: Pre-cut cards with key motivations for going on Crusades (e.g., religious devotion, economic gain, political power).
• Silent Shuffle Instructions: A structured, silent partner activity where students organize and discuss the card categories.
• Class Reflection Worksheet: Students reflect on the key reasons for joining the Crusades and rank them in importance.

Skills Developed Through This Activity:

• Critical Thinking: Students analyze and categorize the complex motivations for participating in the Crusades.
• Collaboration: The Silent Shuffle promotes teamwork as students work together silently, then discuss their choices.
• Historical Understanding: Students gain insights into the personal, religious, and political factors behind one of history’s most significant events.

How to Use the Silent Shuffle Activity:

1. Introduce the Topic: Start with a short overview of the Crusades and discuss the common reasons why people might have chosen to go.
2. Silent Shuffle: Students work in pairs to silently sort the provided cards into categories, then discuss and adjust their answers based on their partner’s input.
3. Class Discussion: Review the card sort as a class, discussing the different motivations for going on Crusade.
4. Reflection Worksheet: Students rank the reasons for going on Crusade and reflect on which ones they think were most important.

This hands-on, discussion-driven resource offers an excellent way for students to explore the Crusades while fostering historical analysis, teamwork, and critical thinking. Your students will enjoy this interactive approach to medieval history!

This is a must-have resource for any World History or Religious Studies class!

Common Core Outcomes (USA):

For Grades 6-8:

• Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

• Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Australian History Curriculum Links:

• Continuity and change in society in ONE of the following areas: crime and punishment; military and defence systems; towns, cities and commerce (ACDSEH051)

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Step into the world of medieval castles with this no prep fun and educational word search and cloze activity! Perfect for middle school history classes, this resource helps students learn and reinforce key vocabulary related to castles while developing their comprehension and writing skills. Whether you're introducing a unit on medieval history or looking for an engaging review activity, this resource is sure to captivate your students' interest.

What’s Inside:

• Word Search Puzzle: A visually appealing word search that challenges students to find essential castle-related terms such as "battlement," "drawbridge," "knight," and more.
• Cloze Activity: A thoughtfully designed fill-in-the-blank activity that helps students apply their knowledge of castle vocabulary in context. Students complete a short passage describing life in a medieval castle using the terms from the word search.
• Solution Key: An easy-to-use answer key for both the word search and cloze activity, making grading quick and straightforward.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Engaging & Educational: Combines the fun of a word search with the educational value of a cloze activity to reinforce key concepts about medieval castles.
• Vocabulary Building: Helps students develop a strong understanding of important historical terms and how they relate to the structure and life within a medieval castle.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for use as a warm-up, review activity, homework assignment, or even as a quick assessment tool.
• No Prep Needed: Simply print and go! This resource is ready to use in your classroom right away.

Perfect For:

• History teachers looking for an engaging and low-prep activity to support their lessons on medieval times.
• Students who need extra practice with vocabulary related to castles and medieval history.
• A quick, yet meaningful activity that complements any medieval history unit.

Standards Alignment: This resource aligns with history standards focused on understanding the characteristics and significance of medieval castles and the role they played in European history.

Common Core Outcomes (USA):

For Grades 6-8:

• Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

• Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Australian History Curriculum Links:

• Continuity and change in society in ONE of the following areas: crime and punishment; military and defence systems; towns, cities and commerce (ACDSEH051)

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