Download Sachem CSD Common Core Unit Template

Sachem CSD Common Core Unit Template
Grade: 9th Grade Global History and Geography
Topic: Middle Ages
NYS Learning Standards/CCSS:
Learning Targets:
1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources, attending to such
features as the date and origin of the information.
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2. Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary of how key events or ideas develop
over the course of the text.
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3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, or
ideas develop and interact over the course of a
text.
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Describe the Germanic invasions the
spread of Christianity among Germanic
peoples and Charlemagne’s empire.
Summarize the invasions of Western
Europe the structure of feudalism and the
purpose of the manor system.
Explain knighthood the code of chivalry
and the roles and status of medieval
women
Describe the churches structure and
influence and its relationship with the
Holy Roman Empire.
Essential Questions:
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What was the significance of the pope declaring Charlemagne emperor?
What exchange took place between lords and vassals under feudalism?
What duties did the lord of a manor and his serfs owe one another?
Why do you think the ownership of land became an increasing source of power for feudal
lords?
What are the stages of becoming a knight?
What generalizations could you make about the relationship between politics and religion in
the Middle Ages?
Vocabulary
A. Content/Domain/Text-Specific Vocabulary
B. Academic Vocabulary
Middle Ages, Monastery, secular, lord, serf, fief,
vassal, knight, chivalry, manor, tithe, troubadour,
clergy, sacrament, canon law, Holy Roman
Empire, feudalism, three field system, medieval,
barrens. Stirrups, monasteries.
Self-sufficient, political, obligation, alliance,
stability, siege, offensive, dwelling, Catholicism,
secular.
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Topics/Key Concepts
Charlemagne unites Germanic Kingdoms:
Invasions of Western Europe
Germanic Kingdoms emerge
Germans adopt Christianity
An Empire Evolves
Charlemagne become emperor
Feudalism in Europe:
Invaders attack Western Europe
A New Social Order: Feudalism
Manors
The economic side of Feudalism
The Age of Chivalry:
Knights: Warriors on Horseback
Knighthood and The Code of Chivalry
Women’s role in Feudal Society
The Power of the Church:
The Church and the Holy Roman Empire
The Emperor clashes with the pope
Disorder in the Empire
Required Anchor Documents/Texts/Resources
McDougal Littell: World History: Patterns of Interaction
Common Core Aligned Writing Task
Document Based Question Essay: Middle Ages
Supplemental Documents/Texts/Resources:
Modern History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu/Halsall/mod/modsbook.asp
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Suggested Activities:
Cooperative Learning – Feudalism Jig Saw
Formative Assessments:
Student understanding will be measured in daily homework’s, “Do Now’s,” pop quizzes, and in class
discussion questions.
Summative Assessments:
DBQ
Regents-styled Multiple Choice Tests
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