Medieval Europe
Unit Outline: Students examine the main features of Medieval European society. In particular:
- the way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features)
- the roles and relationships of different groups in society.
The key concepts:
The learning matters because:
Learning Outcomes
- HT4-3 describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the context of past ...societies
- HT4-5 identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources
- HT4-7 identifies and describes different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past
- HT4-8 locates, selects and organises information from sources to develop an historical inquiry
- HT4-9 uses a range of historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past
- HT4-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate about the past
- the way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features)
- the roles and relationships of different groups in society.
The key concepts:
- Students develop an appreciation of history
- Students develop an understanding of the workings of societies of the past
- Students develop an appreciation of different perspectives and their role in history
- Students develop an understanding of historical cause and its effect on the modern world
The learning matters because:
- Students will learn about societies and civilisations of the past
- Students will learn about the legacies of past societies and civilisations
- Students will develop skills to undertake the process of historical inquiry
- Students will develop skills to communicate their understanding of history
Learning Outcomes
- HT4-3 describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the context of past ...societies
- HT4-5 identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources
- HT4-7 identifies and describes different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past
- HT4-8 locates, selects and organises information from sources to develop an historical inquiry
- HT4-9 uses a range of historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past
- HT4-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate about the past
Introductory Questions
What do you know about Medieval Europe?
When is the Medieval age?
What does Medieval mean?
Where is Europe?
What do you know about Medieval Europe?
When is the Medieval age?
What does Medieval mean?
Where is Europe?
When was the Middle Ages?
Timeline
Timeline
Glossary
Worksheets
| medieval_europe_working_life_villages_and_towns_worksheet.pdf |
| feudal_system_worksheet.pdf |
| working_life_worksheet.pdf |
| crusades_worksheet.docx |
| black_death.docx |
| the_black_death_worksheet.docx |
| castle_cross_section_complete.docx |
| castle_cross_section_question_sheet.pdf |
Castles
Videos
John Green - Crash Course World History #14 - The Dark Ages...How Dark Were They, Really?
John Green - Crash Course World History #15 - The Crusades - Pilgrimage or Holy War?
The Middle ages explained in 3 1/2 minutes
Horrible Histories
Horrible Histories Song: Measly Middle Ages: "I'm a Knight" (Monty Python pastiche).
Horrible Histories Bob Hale's Crusades Report. Crusading with Old Crone
Middle Ages Documentaries
The BLACK DEATH - MIDDLE AGES HISTORY DOCUMENTARY
The Mysterious Dark Ages HD Ancient Middle Ages History Documentary
The Dark Ages (Full Documentary)
The Mysterious Dark Ages HD Ancient Middle Ages History Documentary
The Dark Ages (Full Documentary)
Horrible Histories - The Plague Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CVDIHrIQjo
10 Good Things That The Black Death Gave Us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aDW5RJXhvw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CVDIHrIQjo
10 Good Things That The Black Death Gave Us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aDW5RJXhvw
Text Book Chapters on Medieval Europe.
Please reference sources as per below:
Anderson, M., Keese, I., Low, A., Webb, K. (2005). Retroactive 1. Stage 4: World History. Second edition. Milton, Queensland. John Wiley and Sons.
Please reference sources as per below:
Anderson, M., Keese, I., Low, A., Webb, K. (2005). Retroactive 1. Stage 4: World History. Second edition. Milton, Queensland. John Wiley and Sons.
| medieval_europe_text.pdf |
Mason, J., Fielden, P., Burgess, C., Myers, J. (2004). Experience World History. McGraw-Hill, North Ryde.
Mason, J., Fielden, P., Burgess, C., Myers, J. (2004). Experience World History. McGraw-Hill, North Ryde.
| medieval_europe_chapter_by_experience_world_history.pdf |
Darlington, R. & Greer, V. (2007). History zone 1: World History (4th ed.). Port Melbourne, Vic.: Heinemann.
| medieval_europe_darlington_greer_history_zone.pdf |