5th Grade Middle Ages Resources (by date, latest first)

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Become an Explorer: 6th Grade Studies Weekly Week 23

By Colleen Burdette

Become a European Explorer:

Students will use what they have learned about European Explorers to create their own exploration plan. They will need to determine the following:

  • starting location
  • sponsor
  • route
  • goal
  • supplies
  • impact on trade routes

Check out my other resource about Explorers:

Explorer Trading Card Project


What's included:

  • Become an Explorer Worksheet.

How is this product useful:

  • Engaging for students.
  • Low prep for teachers.
  • Students use creativity to make routes.
  • Higher level thinking.
Social Studies - History
Middle Ages
World History
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The Crusades Task Cards: 6th Grade Studies Weekly Week 22

By Colleen Burdette

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.
Social Studies - History
European History
Middle Ages
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Feudal System: Mapping the Manor 6th Grade studies Week Week 21

By Colleen Burdette

Create your own Feudal Manor:

Students will learn about and create their own Feudal Manor Map. They will determine where the different groups will be located throughout their own invented manor and follow up with questions to increase rigor.

Students will use their knowledge and creativity to make this map. Each student's map will be unique and an excellent display.

Rigor is added through follow up questions. Students can follow up with deeper level thinking by answering extension questions.

Aligns with Indiana Sixth Grade Social Studies Standard 6.H.4.


What's included:

  • Teacher's instructions.
  • Informative Text.
  • Activity.
  • Rubric.
  • Extension Questions.

How is this product useful:

  • Low prep for teachers.
  • Creative.
  • Deeper understanding of Feudal System.
  • Provided extension questions help for deeper thinking.
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Middle Ages Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with eight individual activities about key events or key figures from the Middle Ages.

The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following people or topics:

  • Charlemagne
  • William the Conqueror
  • King Richard I
  • Robin Hood
  • Genghis Khan
  • Joan of Arc
  • The Renaissance
  • The War of the Roses

The NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources, which also come in PDF format, allow students to learn key facts about history whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in each of the five activities:

  • A Google Forms Activity
  • A PDF Printable Activity

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This resource bundle is great for:

  • Distance learning
  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Guided reading sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions

These activities are online resources, that use Google Forms, and are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

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Time allowance to complete each activity:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

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  • World History Resources

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Emergency Sub Plans | Middle Ages Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains eight close reading activities about key events or influential figures from the Middle Ages, three biography writing units, and an opinion writing unit.

Ideal for emergency sub plans in fifth grade or sixth grade.

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Firstly, there are eight reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:

  • Charlemagne
  • William the Conqueror
  • King Richard I
  • Robin Hood
  • Genghis Khan
  • Joan of Arc
  • The Renaissance
  • The War of the Roses

These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Then, there are three biography writing units about Charlemagne, Joan of Arc and William the Conqueror. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Finally, there is an opinion writing unit about who was the most influential figure from the history of the Middle Ages: Charlemagne, Joan of Arc or William the Conqueror. This unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Good luck, I hope you find the resource useful!

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  • World History Resources

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Middle Ages Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

This bundle contains eight close reading activities about key events from the Middle Ages and influential people from the era; a timeline display or sorting activity; three biography writing units about Charlemagne, Joan of Arc and William the Conqueror; and an opinion writing unit discussing the most influential figure from the Middle Ages.

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Firstly, there are eight reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:

  • Charlemagne
  • William the Conqueror
  • King Richard I
  • Robin Hood
  • Genghis Khan
  • Joan of Arc
  • The Renaissance
  • The War of the Roses

These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Then, there are three biography writing units about Charlemagne, Joan of Arc and William the Conqueror. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Also, there is an opinion writing unit about who was the most influential figure from the Middle Ages: Charlemagne, Joan of Arc or William the Conqueror. This unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Finally, there is a Middle Ages Timeline Activity and Display. It is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events and people of the period. There are 36 posters or task cards that include many of the key events from the end of the Western Roman Empire until the first voyages to the Americas.

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Middle Ages Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

This bundle contains eight close reading activities about key events from the Middle Ages and influential people from the era; a timeline display or sorting activity; three biography writing units about Charlemagne, Joan of Arc and William the Conqueror; and an opinion writing unit discussing the most influential figure from the Middle Ages.

26 Lessons, or 26 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!

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Firstly, there are eight reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:

  • Charlemagne
  • William the Conqueror
  • King Richard I
  • Robin Hood
  • Genghis Khan
  • Joan of Arc
  • The Renaissance
  • The War of the Roses

These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Then, there are three biography writing units about Charlemagne, Joan of Arc and William the Conqueror. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Also, there is an opinion writing unit about who was the most influential figure from the Middle Ages: Charlemagne, Joan of Arc or William the Conqueror. This unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Finally, there is a Middle Ages Timeline Activity and Display. It is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events and people of the period. There are 36 posters or task cards that include many of the key events from the end of the Western Roman Empire until the first voyages to the Americas.

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Robin Hood Close Reading Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the legendary figure from English medieval folklore, Robin Hood.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous legend whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with ten questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
  • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
  • A wordsearch puzzle
  • An Easel activity for distance learning

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This resource is great for:

  • In class learning
  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Guided reading sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions
  • Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Joan of Arc Biography Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A biography writing unit about the life of the French military commander during the Hundred Years' War and Catholic saint, Joan of Arc. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
  • Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
  • Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
  • A template for students to write up their neat biography text
  • A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning

If you would like to add another lesson, download the Joan of Arc Reading Comprehension Activity. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography.

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This resource is great for:

  • In class learning
  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Creative writing sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Emergency sub plans

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The first lesson is interactive and involves students cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the students need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the third lesson children need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; after this they need to answer several questions on a prompt sheet before writing up their conclusion. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on to a neat copy on the template provided.

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Most Influential Figure of Middle Ages Opinion Writing Unit | 5th & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A discussion writing unit allowing children to research, discuss and write about who was the most influential figure from the Middle Ages: Charlemagne, Joan of Arc or William the Conqueror. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • Three informational texts about the individual figures
  • A fact sheet to record key facts about each figure
  • Two prompt sheets for students to write an introduction and a conclusion
  • A template for students to write up their draft and neat texts
  • A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

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This resource is great for:

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  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Creative writing sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Emergency sub plans

The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informational texts about the three famous figures, and writing these on to a fact sheet. In the second lesson students need to use these facts to write three to four paragraphs about the individual people. In the third lesson students need to use prompt sheets to write up an introduction and a conclusion. In the final lesson your class will need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on a neat copy using the template provided.

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Charlemagne Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the medieval king of the Franks and first Holy Roman Emperor, Charlemagne.

The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this resource:

  • A Google Forms Close Reading Activity
  • A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch

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This resource is great for:

  • Distance learning
  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Guided reading sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions
  • Emergency sub plans

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

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Time allowance to complete:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

Other similar or relevant resources:

  • Distance Learning Resources
  • Ancient Egypt Resources

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Middle Ages Close Reading Comprehension Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A book with eight close reading passages focused on the key events and people of the Middles Ages. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about history and historical figures whilst developing their comprehension skills.

The book includes eight individual activities on:

  • Charlemagne
  • William the Conqueror
  • King Richard I
  • Robin Hood
  • Genghis Khan
  • Joan of Arc
  • The Renaissance
  • The War of the Roses

Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch.

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Included in this PDF printable book:

  • Eight informational texts
  • Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
  • Each with grammar questions about the text
  • Each with an extension writing activity
  • Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
  • Each has a crossword puzzle & wordsearch to consolidate learning
  • Ready-made Easel Activities perfect for distance learning

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This resource is great for:

  • In class learning
  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Guided reading sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions
  • Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Time allowance for each activity:

5 minutes - read through the text individually.

40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.

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Robin Hood Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the legendary figure from English medieval folklore, Robin Hood.

The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this resource:

  • A Google Forms Close Reading Activity
  • A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch

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This resource is great for:

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This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

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Time allowance to complete:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

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Middle Ages Timeline Display Research and Sorting Activity

By Creative Primary Literacy

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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  • Research projects
  • Reading comprehension
  • Emergency sub plans

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Medieval Europe- How did William the control England Source Usefulness Worksheet

By Yugen Learning

Are you seeking a no prep source task on How William the Conqueror controlled England its effective method to bolster your middle and high school students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources? This task focuses on the use of Castles and Harrying of the North primary sources.

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities.

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  • Focus question for the task

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Medieval Europe- How did William the control England Source Usefulness Worksheet

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Are you seeking a no prep source task on How William the Conqueror controlled England its effective method to bolster your middle and high school students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources? This task focuses on the use of Castles and Harrying of the North primary sources.

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities.

(Completed sample in the preview)

It not only offers students a systematic approach for source evaluation, enhancing their analysis competence and research reliability, but also serves as a powerful teaching aid for historical thinking. With this tool, your students will transform into discerning information consumers, shaping them into successful historians.

Detailed explanation on its impact on my students on my blog to read:

Resources:

  • Focus question for the task

  • 2 Relevant primary or/and secondary sources

  • Complete lesson and skills within the 1 task

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Medieval Europe- Cathedrals in medieval lives Source Usefulness skills Worksheet

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Are you studying medieval history and need to teach about the importance of cathedrals in medieval life and how sources can and cannot be useful. This no prep effective method to bolster your students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources. This task focuses on sources from the contemporary accounts and an image of Chartes Cathedral .

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities. (expanded explanation of the task here)

(Completed sample in the preview)

It not only offers students a systematic approach for source evaluation, enhancing their analysis competence and research reliability, but also serves as a powerful teaching aid for historical thinking. With this tool, your students will transform into discerning information consumers, shaping them into successful historians.

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Medieval Europe - The Success of the Crusades Source Usefulness

By Yugen Learning

Are you seeking an medieval history task on the whether the Crusades we a success? This no prep effective method to bolster your students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources? This task focuses on sources from contemporary and modern sources.

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities. (expanded explanation of the task here)

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Australia Currciulum links:

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Medieval Europe - Taking of Jerusalem during the first Crusade Source Usefulness

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Are you seeking an medieval history task on the Taking of Jerusalem during the first Crusade in 1099 A.D. This no prep effective method to bolster your students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources? This task focuses on sources from contemporary and modern sources.

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities. (expanded explanation of the task here)

It not only offers students a systematic approach for source evaluation, enhancing their analysis competence and research reliability, but also serves as a powerful teaching aid for historical thinking. With this tool, your students will transform into discerning information consumers, shaping them into successful historians.

Detailed explanation on its impact on my students on my blog to read:

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Australia Currciulum links:

Depth Study:

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Medieval Europe- Cathedrals in medieval lives Source Usefulness skills Worksheet

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Are you studying medieval history and need to teach about the importance of cathedrals in medieval life and how sources can and cannot be useful. This no prep effective method to bolster your students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources. This task focuses on sources from the contemporary accounts and an image of Chartes Cathedral .

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities. (expanded explanation of the task here)

(Completed sample in the preview)

It not only offers students a systematic approach for source evaluation, enhancing their analysis competence and research reliability, but also serves as a powerful teaching aid for historical thinking. With this tool, your students will transform into discerning information consumers, shaping them into successful historians.

Detailed explanation on its impact on my students on my blog to read:

Resources:

  • Focus question for the task

  • 2 Relevant primary or/and secondary sources

  • Complete lesson and skills within the 1 task

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✅ ➡ USA History Unit Five

✅ ➡ American Revolution

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