6th Grade World History Research

Start an engaging year in 6th grade Social Studies:

This bundle contains a variety of activities to engage students in the foundations needed to be successful in 6th grade and the study of World History. I find student retain more information when they engage in activities focused on history rather than just read about history.

Topics include:

• mapping
• social sciences
• prehistoric humans
• Mesopotamia
• Phoenicians
• Ancient Egyptians

Products include:

• informational texts
• activities
• puzzles
• projects
• escape room
• worksheets

Aligns with Indiana 6th Grade Social Studies Standards: 6.H.1, 6.H.2, 6.H.4, 6.E.1, 6.G.1, 6.G.4.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Project templates.
• Activity templates.
• Worksheets.
• Answer Keys.
• Rubrics.
• Follow Up Questions.
• Links to some digital versions of resources.
• Links to research sites.

How is this bundle useful:

• Low prep for teachers.
• Engaging for students.
• Options for group work.
• Follow up questions increase rigor and help students make connections.
• Tap into student creativity.

OBJECTIVE:

o Students will become familiar with influential people in European history.

o Students will explore the cause and effects of the identified individuals on Europe.

o Students will, as a group, present their findings to the class on each individual assigned character.

o Students will evaluate and determine which 15 characters were the most influential in European history.

MATERIALS:

o Character cards, scissors, and laminate.

o 5 Influential Individuals of Europe Activity Sheet

o Classroom board and painting tape

o Document camera/projector

o Human European Bingo Game

o Bingo pieces.

PREPARATION:

o Laminate and cut out the character cards so they can be used again, from one year to the next. This will also avoid the cards getting torn when placed on the board at the end of the lesson during the presentations.

o Reproduce the 5 Influential Individuals of Europe, one per student.

o On the board create two columns: Highly Influential and the other Influential.

INTRODUCTION: (20 MINUTES)

Play Human European Bingo. Give each student a bingo card. Allow students 10 minutes to move around the room gathering names of people who are somehow related to Europe, present or past from their classmates. Once their sheet is filled with one name per box, the student will return to his/her seat. Begin with the nearest person and allow him or her to name an individual. Anyone in the room who has that name can place a dauber/coin on that square. The game is played until someone calls European Bingo! If time allows, you may play again. This game will get student warmed up and thinking about those individuals who influenced Europe. If students seem, unknowledgeable and unfamiliar with the topic, allow them to access resources—books, Internet, etc.— during the game.

PROCEDURE: (30-40 MINUTES)

Place the character cards in a bag. Pass the bag around the room, allowing each group to choose five cards from the bag. Students will work in groups to find out as much as they can about the influences each individual had/has on Europe. Students will fill in the 5 Influential Individuals of Europe Activity Sheet.

CLOSURE / EVALUATION: (20 minutes)

Have students present their findings. Set up the document camera/projector. Students will place their character card on the camera/projector so the audience can have a visual of the individual they are talking about.

Students will, within their groups, present their findings. On the board there will be two columns: Highly Influential and Influential. Once students have presented their findings and opinions, they will place the card on the board, using painter’s tape (comes off more easily), under one of the columns; Highly influential or Influential.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY: (20 minutes)

The class will work together to determine which names listed under the 15 Most Influential will remain. These are the individuals they will be tested on.

This will allow students to have choices within their studies gives students autonomy of their learning.

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Save time and money with this amazing bundle of 20 interactive and engaging activities, designed to enhance your world history classroom! This package helps supplement your existing curriculum, lessons and units, covering key periods from The Age of Exploration to Revolutions, and provides a rich variety of learning tools to captivate your students and deepen their understanding of history.

Topics covered in this bundle:

1. The Age of Exploration
2. Civilizations of the Americas
3. The Gunpowder empires
4. The Scientific Revolution
5. The French Revolution
6. Latin American Revolutions
7. Vocabulary Review
8. Projects and Activities for any unit!

Product Overview: This bundle includes a wide variety of activities to suit different learning styles and classroom needs:

• Interactive Reading Lessons: Explore historical texts and topics with guided questions and activities.
• Worksheets & Notes: Comprehensive resources for classwork and homework.
• Projects & Research Assignments: Encourage deeper investigation into historical topics.
• Crossword Puzzles & Word Searches: Reinforce vocabulary and key concepts in a fun, engaging way.
• Classroom Games: Interactive games that make learning history exciting.
• Detailed Teacher Guides: Easy-to-follow guides for smooth lesson implementation.
• Answer Keys & Rubrics: Simplify grading and provide clear expectations for students.
• ..and so much more!

This bundle is perfect for:

• New teachers wanting to build a solid collection of activities!
• Experienced teachers looking for new ways of teaching a concept!
• Homeschooling Families

Be sure to check out the previews for all activities to see how they are perfect for your classroom!

Fuel middle schoolers' curiosity with our French Halloween history resource! Explore traditions and origins through a reading comprehension, short answer, and research tasks. Perfect for a substitute teacher, fostering independent learning during a hectic time of year.

Looking to do something a little different with your Middle-schoolers this Halloween? This independent reading, writing and researching unit will have your students better understanding Halloween's origins, traditions and cultural rites and customs. This is an ideal unit if you're not looking to do anything cross-curricular and are a language arts teacher. It's quiet and reflexive with a final presentation showcasing their discovery. It would be amazing to leave with a sub!

It is a printable document on 8.5" x 11" paper.

Reflection, reading and assessment activities are not time-consuming; however, I give my students 2-3 classes to research, and plan for 2 days of presentations. This could very well cover you for Hallo-week .

Here's what you'll find included in this resource that's carefully curated for your middle school French learners.

• "Réflexion" - 3 separate reflection prompts which can be used as a small writing assessment. These reflections foster higher-level thinking and will have your students thinking about culture, inclusivity, and Halloween's historical changes that have occurred through time.
• "Halloween - une recherche autour du monde!" - A mini research activity that will have your students delving into how Halloween is celebrated around the world, comparing it to their own culture and beliefs. Included in this research description is a presentation opportunity and success criteria are also included.
• "Les origines historiques et l'importance culturelle d'Halloween" - A short reading comprehension piece which has questions to verify understanding.
• "Testez vos connaissances" - A short two-page assessment on general Halloween history.

If you're looking into trying our a project- and inquiry-based approach in your classroom, I recommend trying any of the following resources:

• Un avenir durable (imports, exports and energy - A sustainable future.)
• Dragon's Den - Dans l'oeil du dragon! (Lead a Dragon's den in your classroom!)
• Mon espèce en voie de disparition (An artsy approach to endangered species)
• Space Food! (Space travel & nutrition)

For goodness sakes, don't forget to have fun!

Kaitlyn.

Delve into the rich tapestry of Ancient Greece with our collection of 58 stunning images, perfect for educators looking to bring history to life in their classrooms. This comprehensive zip file contains a variety of scenes that depict the vibrancy and diversity of ancient Greek life, culture, and history.

What's Included?

This vivid collection offers:

The Agora: Experience the bustling heart of city life where citizens gathered for social, political, and commercial activities.

The Council of 500: Get an insider's view of democracy in action within the influential council that played a critical role in the administration of Athenian democracy.

The Assembly: Witness the gathering of citizens in the assembly, where crucial decisions affecting the polis were debated and voted upon.

Temple Life: Explore the religious aspect of Greek life with images capturing the architecture and daily activities around sacred temples.

Women at Home and Relaxing: Gain insight into the domestic sphere and the roles of women in Greek society, from managing households to engaging in leisure activities.

Greek Ports: Set sail with images of bustling ports, showcasing trade and interaction with the wider Mediterranean world.

Boys and Girls Learning Skills: Observe the education of the youth, highlighting the training and skills imparted to the next generation of citizens.

Olympians: Celebrate the spirit of the Olympic Games with depictions of ancient athletes in the midst of competition and triumph.

High-Quality and Classroom-Ready

PNG Files: All images PNG for seamless integration into your digital or print materials.

Easy Access Zip File: Download and unzip the file on any device for quick access to all 58 images.

Perfect Educational Tool

These images are ideal for:

Visual Aids: Enhance lectures and discussions with captivating imagery.

Student Projects: Provide resources for creative assignments and presentations.

Classroom Decor: Create an engaging learning environment with themed decorations.

Cultural Exploration: Offer a window into the daily life and customs of ancient Greeks.

This bundle comes with two close reading books, and an informational writing unit - all about World War 2. There are 20 complete lessons, and 100s of pages of activities about the global war.

Firstly, the World War II Collection contains close reading activities on:

1 – The Outbreak of War in Europe

2 – World War II (Overview)

3 – Dunkirk and The Battle of Britain

4 – The Blitz

5 – The Eastern Front

6 – The Attack on Pearl Harbor

7 – The Battle of Midway

8 – The Holocaust

9 – The Surrender of the Axis Powers in Europe / VE Day

10 – The Atomic Bombs and Japan’s Surrender / VJ Day

Then, the World War II Leaders Book contain close reading activities on:

1 – Winston Churchill

2 – Adolf Hitler

3 – Franklin D. Roosevelt

4 – Benito Mussolini

5 – Joseph Stalin

6 – Hirohito

NO PREP is needed!

Finally the World War II - Informational Text Writing Activity has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided.

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• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
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• Reading interventions

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In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the 19th Century Medical Revolution as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic.    A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students.  The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper.  Also included with this lesson is a word search puzzle that includes an answer key, perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.  Finally, students create a timeline of events using the free Web 2.0 tool, Tiki-Toki (www.tiki-toki.com). 

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school as well.  This is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· Important Moments in History: The Medical Revolution WebQuest
Activity (print and editable digital files included)

· Important Moments in History: The Medical Revolution WebQuest
Answer Key

· Word Search Puzzle – The Medical Revolution Vocabulary (includes answer key)

· Events of The Medical Revolution Timeline Project Expectations

· Quick Start Guide:  Tiki-Toki

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period

· Word Search Puzzle – 15 minutes

· Timeline Project in Tiki-Toki (including research) – 1.5 -3 (50 minute) class periods

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Empower your teaching with a dynamic, no-prep lesson that not only immerses students in the rich history of medieval Europe but also enhances their critical thinking skills. This comprehensive resource brings the Siege of Rochester Castle (1215) to life, engaging your students through an interactive game and analytical activities that make history both educational and exciting. Transform your classroom into a medieval battleground where strategic thinking and historical analysis take centre stage. Designed specifically for middle and high school history students!

How this complete resource will elevate your teaching and engage your students:

• InDepth Exploration of Medieval Siege Warfare: Equip your students with a thorough understanding of medieval siege tactics and the historical context of the Siege of Rochester Castle.
• Targeted Skill Development: Students will sharpen their analytical and critical thinking abilities through strategic decision making and comprehensive comprehension exercises.
• Enhanced Reading and Interpretation Skills: The included comprehension exercises help students improve their ability to extract, interpret, and analyze historical information.
• Active and Engaging Learning: This resource transforms your classroom into an interactive environment where students are fully engaged in hands on activities, reinforcing their understanding of complex historical concepts.
• Effortless Implementation: With everything prepared for you, focus on guiding students through deep historical analysis and skill building exercises.
• Standards-Aligned: This lesson aligns with history curriculum standards, focusing on strategic thinking, historical analysis, and understanding the complexities of medieval warfare

How to use this resource:

• Start with the PowerPoint: Use the 4slide presentation to introduce the Siege of Rochester Castle and provide historical context.
• Engage with the Game: Have students roleplay as King John’s advisors, using the Attack Cards to simulate the siege and make strategic decisions.
• Facilitate Group Work: Encourage teamwork by dividing students into small groups for the Capture the Castle game, fostering collaboration and discussion.
• Incorporate Comprehension Exercises: Use the comprehension task to reinforce key concepts and assess students’ understanding of medieval siege tactics.
• Adapt for Flexibility: Adjust the activities for different class lengths, ensuring each student gets the opportunity to engage with all aspects of the lesson.
• Use the Marking Key: Utilize the provided marking key for efficient assessment and feedback on students’ comprehension and analysis skills.

What’s Included:

• A 4-slide PowerPoint presentation covering the Siege of Rochester Castle
• Capture Rochester Castle game based on the actual siege of 1215
• 24 Printable Attack Cards for student to assess and play
• A detailed lesson plan with step-by-step instructions
• Comprehension task with Historical Castle siege account with 5 multiple choice, 6 comprehension and a analysis question with marking key.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Interactive Learning: Students take on the role of advisors to King John, making strategic decisions on how to capture Rochester Castle using a set of 24 custom-designed attack cards. This hands-on approach encourages critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.
• Comprehensive Coverage: This resource includes a detailed PowerPoint presentation that covers the historical background, key events, and aftermath of the siege, helping students gain a deep understanding of medieval siege tactics.
• Engaging Activities: With the Siege Strategy Points System and Attack Cards, students will analyze castle defenses, choose their tactics, and calculate their success, making history lessons both educational and fun.
• Flexible and Easy to Use: Designed for a 60-minute class but easily adaptable to different time frames, this lesson is perfect for individual, small group, or whole-class instruction. All materials are ready-to-use and can be printed or projected.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your history lessons! Buy now this comprehensive Siege of Rochester Castle resource today, and watch your students become fully engaged in learning medieval warfare and critical thinking. Bring history to life in your classroom with ease and effectiveness—get started now!

Common Core Outcomes

• Reading: Integration of knowledge and ideas (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6-8.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.7).
• Social Studies: Analyzing historical events and their connection to the present (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7).

Australian Curriculum Links and Codes:

• The way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society (ACDSEH008)
• 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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There are so many amazing people we can learn from during Black History Month (and the rest of the year). This board includes several influential Black Americans and phrases that are simple and short enough for younger grade levels!

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Research and Debate Egyptian Mummies:

As students learn about ancient civilizations it is a good time to tie in a debate activity. A big topic of debate in museums is the displaying of human remains. Students will take a side in this debate and research their side. They will then participate in a debate with the information they have learned.

This is an engaging activity and easy way to practice debate skills with a topic which doesn't generally cause high emotions in early teens. Students can learn to debate without emotions.

Easy prep for teachers as research sites are linked. The product also includes rubrics and follow up questions. Follow up questions increases rigor and helps students make connections.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard: 6.H.1.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Research links.
• Research guide.
• Rubric.
• Follow up questions.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for teachers.
• Engaging for students.
• "Low stakes" topic, students will generally not get emotionally charged.
• Build research skills.
• Build debate skills.

Challenging your students doesn't mean it can't be fun, creative, and group collaboration. This is a Geography Asia research or wrap-up assignment that can be used throughout the study of Asia (or modified to fit another topic) in geography, world history, and other social studies classes. I have used this in my class for 7 years and it has been a very successful learning tool. This can easily be modified the assignment to fit various topics. Students and parents love this assignment because it is fun and reflects what students have learned. Students are proud of their work when they finish. The idea of the lesson can be changed to fit studies within other core subjects, such as science. This is a supplemental activity that will enhance students learning within the unit study. The teacher-ready supplemental activities included in this lesson are focused on an Asia Unit.

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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 sixteen close reading activities about key areas and leaders of World War 2, two biography writing units and two informational writing units. Ideal for emergency sub plans in fifth grade or sixth grade.

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

• The Outbreak of World War II
• An Overview of the War
• Dunkirk & The Battle of Britain
• The Blitz
• The Eastern Front
• Pearl Harbor
• The Battle of Midway
• The Holocaust
• VE Day
• VJ Day
• Adolf HItler
• Winston Churchill
• Franklin Roosevelt
• Joseph Stalin
• Benito Mussolini
• Hirohito

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 for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Then, there are two biography writing units about Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler, and two informational writing units about an Overview of World War II and The Holocaust. The units have been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately an hour each.

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Empower your teaching with a dynamic, no-prep lesson that not only immerses students in the rich history of medieval Europe but also enhances their critical thinking skills. This comprehensive resource brings the Siege of Rochester Castle (1215) to life, engaging your students through an interactive game and analytical activities that make history both educational and exciting. Transform your classroom into a medieval battleground where strategic thinking and historical analysis take centre stage. Designed specifically for middle and high school history students!

How this complete resource will elevate your teaching and engage your students:

• InDepth Exploration of Medieval Siege Warfare: Equip your students with a thorough understanding of medieval siege tactics and the historical context of the Siege of Rochester Castle.
• Targeted Skill Development: Students will sharpen their analytical and critical thinking abilities through strategic decision making and comprehensive comprehension exercises.
• Enhanced Reading and Interpretation Skills: The included comprehension exercises help students improve their ability to extract, interpret, and analyze historical information.
• Active and Engaging Learning: This resource transforms your classroom into an interactive environment where students are fully engaged in hands on activities, reinforcing their understanding of complex historical concepts.
• Effortless Implementation: With everything prepared for you, focus on guiding students through deep historical analysis and skill building exercises.
• Standards-Aligned: This lesson aligns with history curriculum standards, focusing on strategic thinking, historical analysis, and understanding the complexities of medieval warfare

How to use this resource:

• Start with the PowerPoint: Use the 4slide presentation to introduce the Siege of Rochester Castle and provide historical context.
• Engage with the Game: Have students roleplay as King John’s advisors, using the Attack Cards to simulate the siege and make strategic decisions.
• Facilitate Group Work: Encourage teamwork by dividing students into small groups for the Capture the Castle game, fostering collaboration and discussion.
• Incorporate Comprehension Exercises: Use the comprehension task to reinforce key concepts and assess students’ understanding of medieval siege tactics.
• Adapt for Flexibility: Adjust the activities for different class lengths, ensuring each student gets the opportunity to engage with all aspects of the lesson.
• Use the Marking Key: Utilize the provided marking key for efficient assessment and feedback on students’ comprehension and analysis skills.

What’s Included:

• A 4-slide PowerPoint presentation covering the Siege of Rochester Castle
• Capture Rochester Castle game based on the actual siege of 1215
• 24 Printable Attack Cards for student to assess and play
• A detailed lesson plan with step-by-step instructions
• Comprehension task with Historical Castle siege account with 5 multiple choice, 6 comprehension and a analysis question with marking key.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Interactive Learning: Students take on the role of advisors to King John, making strategic decisions on how to capture Rochester Castle using a set of 24 custom-designed attack cards. This hands-on approach encourages critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.
• Comprehensive Coverage: This resource includes a detailed PowerPoint presentation that covers the historical background, key events, and aftermath of the siege, helping students gain a deep understanding of medieval siege tactics.
• Engaging Activities: With the Siege Strategy Points System and Attack Cards, students will analyze castle defenses, choose their tactics, and calculate their success, making history lessons both educational and fun.
• Flexible and Easy to Use: Designed for a 60-minute class but easily adaptable to different time frames, this lesson is perfect for individual, small group, or whole-class instruction. All materials are ready-to-use and can be printed or projected.

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• Reading: Integration of knowledge and ideas (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6-8.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.7).
• Social Studies: Analyzing historical events and their connection to the present (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7).

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• The way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society (ACDSEH008)
• 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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Transform your middle school students knowledge of medieval castle defenses and attack strategies with this dynamic, no-prep resource designed to engage your history students. These activity-driven worksheets, paired with a detailed PowerPoint presentation and online research resources explores the changes in castle defensive strategies in response to advancements in siege warfare. Students will analyze historical castle types and complete an in-depth table summarizing key military innovations, defensive strategies, and the features that made each generation of castles more formidable than the last.

How to Use These Resources:

• Introduce the Topic: Use the PowerPoint presentations to visually explain the evolution of medieval castles and siege warfare.
• Student Note-taking: Encourage students to fill in the accompanying interactive worksheets during the PowerPoint to reinforce learning.
• Group Activity: Have students collaborate in pairs or small groups to design their own castles or siege plans using the Design Your Own Castle or Siege Plan activity.
• Marking Key: Use the provided marking key to check for accuracy in student answers.
• Class Discussion: Lead a classroom discussion using the comprehension questions to deepen understanding of historical concepts and strategies.
• Lesson Wrap-up: Run the Siege Warfare Simulation as a competitive activity to allow students to apply what they've learned in a strategic, hands-on experience.

PowerPoint Presentations

1. Defending a Medieval Castle (editable):

• Covers strategic defensive features such as concentric walls, round towers, moats, and curtain walls.
• Explores key defense tactics like using portcullises, drawbridges, murder holes, and battlements.
• Provides detailed visuals explaining the layout of medieval castles and their evolution.
• Discusses active defense strategies such as loophole defense, constant assault, and fire grappling​(Defending-a-Medieval-Ca…).

1. Attacking and Defending a Castle (editable):

• A comprehensive guide to both the offensive and defensive sides of medieval warfare.
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• Includes examples of historical sieges and the strategies used in successful and unsuccessful assaults​(Attacking-and-Defending…).

Interactive Worksheets

• Medieval Siege: Attacking and Defending a Castle:
  • Focuses on key siege tactics, including the use of trebuchets, catapults, and undermining​(Learning resources copy).
  • Word bank activities to reinforce key terminology and concepts about castle defenses and siege warfare.
  • Features questions designed to test students' understanding of defensive structures and siege techniques, encouraging them to analyze historical examples​(Learning resources copy).

Design Your Own Castle or Siege Plan Activity

• Castle Defense:

  • Students are given 50 points to design their own castle, choosing between options like a hilltop location, concentric walls, round towers, and various defensive features.
  • Encourages students to reflect on how different features work together to create a strong defense​(Learning resources copy).

• Siege Plan:

  • In a complementary activity, students spend points to plan a siege attack, selecting strategies such as trebuchets, battering rams, mining, and psychological warfare​(Learning resources copy).

Lesson Plan: Siege Warfare Simulation

• A hands-on classroom activity where students work in groups as either attackers or defenders to strategize, simulate, and calculate the outcomes of their siege plans.
• Incorporates critical thinking and strategic planning to mirror historical siege warfare​(Learning resources copy).

Comprehension Questions

• A detailed set of questions testing students' knowledge of medieval castle defenses and siege strategies, encouraging deeper reflection and analysis of historical events​(Learning resources copy).

Common Core Outcomes

• Reading: Integration of knowledge and ideas (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6-8.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.7).
• Social Studies: Analyzing historical events and their connection to the present (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7).

Australian Curriculum Links and Codes:

• The way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society (ACDSEH008)
• 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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Georgianne, thank you for your purchase and interest in these high-level, fun learning activities. I hope this saves you much time in the planning process. There is always some prep for the lessons, but most everything is done for you: printable (not worksheets; they are printable the students use to interact ), introduction, list of materials needed, objectives, process, closure, etc.

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