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Ch#19 Dark Ages - Medieval Times
12/17/25 #1 Title Slide: Europe in the Dark Ages
Name, Date, Teacher, Class
Pictures of: King Clovis, Charlemagne, Erik the Red, Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, Joan of Arc
12/17/25 Slide #2. Rome in England
Use the link to write down 10 facts about Rome trying to conquer England. ( Picture of Hadrian's Wall )
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/rome_in_england.php
Answer the questions: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/rome_in_england_questions.php
12/18/25 Slide #3 Fall of Rome
Top 10 Facts and 1 Picture
Rome
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/fall_of_rome.php
12/18/25 Slide #4 Byzantine Empire News Story
Write a brief news story about the Byzantine Empire. Be sure to include stuff about Constantine, Justinian, War against the Muslims, and fun facts. Add a picture of the Hagia Sophia
Byzantine Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages_byzantine_empire.php
12/19/25 Slide #5 Justinian Web
Find a picture of Justinian and Theodora place it in the middle of the slide. Surround the image with 10 facts about Justinian's Life. (2 Pictures)
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages/justinian_i.php
History of Christmas Activity
Link: https://www.history.com/articles/history-of-christmas
Answer the Questions in the packet.
1/6/26 Slide #6 Early Islamic World
Split the slide into 2. One side is for the Caliphate, and the other is for the First Four Caliphs. You need 10 facts and 1 pictures for each topic. Use the links below to help you finish the slide.
Caliphate Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/islam/caliphate.php
First Four Caliphs: https://www.ducksters.com/history/islam/four_caliphs.php
1/8/26 Early Islam Activity
Get the Caliphate paper from the teacher and use the two links to describe the Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates. You need 10 facts for each caliphate and 1 picture for each caliphate.
Umayyad Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/islam/umayyad_caliphate.php
Abbasid Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/islam/abbasid_caliphate.php
1/9/26 Early Islam 4 Square Activity
Use the back of the Caliphate paper to make a 4-Square about 4 topics you want to learn about. Click on the link to learn about each topic. You need 7 facts and 1 picture fpr each of your topics.
1/13/26 Frankish Leader Notes
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yzVZK0swq1j10R0fg8KbjZXAQvZOCVPkFXAk5_KF9aI/edit?usp=sharing Answer 15 Questions
1/13/26 Slide #7 The Franks
Use the link to get 10 facts about the Franks.
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages/the_franks.php
1/14/26 Merovingian Kings Link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uUTNz3iTPJSfbr1lU71f8gtXu-v9KYDXSy6PfHyjJhk/edit?usp=sharing
Slide #8 Clovis I
Create a slide about the life of Clovis I. Write a biography about Clovis I. Tell about his childhood, his conversion to Christianity, and the Ordeal by Boiling Water. Make sure you have a picture of Clovis I.
Clovis: https://www.historyforkids.net/clovis.html or https://kids.kiddle.co/Clovis_I
1/19/26 Slide #9 Charles "The Hammer" Martel and Pepin the Short
Half a slide about Charles Martel. 8 facts and 1 picture. Make sure to talk about the Battle of Tours and his children.
Charles Martel: https://www.historyforkids.net/charles-martel.html or https://kids.kiddle.co/Charles_Martel
Half a slide about Pepin the Short and his life as King of the Franks. Who were his kids? 8 Facts and 1 picture.
Pepin the Short: https://kids.kiddle.co/Pepin_the_Short
1/22/26 Slide #10 Charlemange
Why was Charlemagne called the Father of Europe? Use the blue packet, the video, and the link to explain why his life was so great. This needs to be done in a paragraph of 5-8 sentences. (Picture of Charlemagne)
Links: https://www.ducksters.com/biography/charlemagne.php or https://www.historyforkids.net/charlemagne.html
Family Tree: https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/royalty/charlemagne-descendants-family-tree#inline-text-4
1/23/26 Slide #11
Boys will create a slide on Louis the Pious and girls will create one on Charles the Fat. 10 Facts and 1 picture.
Louis the Pious: https://kids.kiddle.co/Louis_the_Pious
Charles the Fat: https://kids.kiddle.co/Charles_the_Fat
1/26/26 Vikings Poster
Viking Web with 15 facts and 5 pictures. Use information from both websites and the video.
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages_vikings.php
Link: https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/139-norse-words
Link: https://vikings.mrdonn.org/warriors.html
1/27/26 Back of the Poster
Your Viking Name Link: https://www.vikingrune.com/rune-converter/
Do an acrostic poem using the person's name.
Ragnar Lodbrok
https://kids.kiddle.co/Ragnar_Lodbrok
Halfdan Ragnarsson
https://kids.kiddle.co/Halfdan_Ragnarsson
Ivar the Boneless
https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/ivar-the-boneless-43568.php
https://kids.kiddle.co/Ivar_the_Boneless
Erik the Red
https://kids.kiddle.co/Erik_the_Red
Leif Eriksson
https://kids.kiddle.co/Leif_Erikson
The Viking Age Timeline
Use the notes to create a timeline of 8 important people or events. You will need to have 2 pictures that go along with your timeline.
Slide #12 Otto I and St. Patrick
Split the screen in half and work with a partner. You need 10 facts and a picture of each person.
Otto the Great
https://kids.kiddle.co/Otto_I_the_Great
Saint Patrick
Link: https://kids.kiddle.co/Saint_Patrick
Class Presentation
You will end up getting one of these to explain to the entire class. You will need to read the information and present the key details to the rest of the class.
Church Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages/catholic_church_cathedrals.php
Monasteries Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages_monastery.php
Francis of Assisi: https://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages/saint_francis_of_assisi.php
Investiture Controversy: https://kids.kiddle.co/Investiture_Controversy
2/2/26 Slide #13 East and West Schism - Why are there two types of Christians?
The Great Schism of 1054
Link: https://kids.kiddle.co/East%E2%80%93West_Schism
Explain in detail why there are two types of Christians. Write a paragraph about the Eastern and Western Schism of 1054. Find a symbol from the Catholic Church and a symbol from the Eastern Orthodox Church.
2/3/26 #14 Dark Ages Pyramid
Use the link: Feudal System
Make your own Feudal Pyramid on your slide. Include Freemen, Knights, Kings and Queens, Serfs, Upper Lords and Ladies, Lower Lords and Ladies. Please make sure they are in the correct order. Find a picture of one of the groups.
2/4/26 Knight Poster (Not A Slide) Due Tuesday by the end of Class.
KNIGHTS!!!!!!!!
Front: Split the page into 4 pieces. You need to describe in detail the 4 topics about knights. You need to add pictures about each topic as well. The more detail, the better. Looking for at least 8 facts about each topic.
Knight's Armor and Weapons Think about doing lots of drawings for this topic.
Tournaments, Jousts, and Chivalry
Back: Coat of Arms
Create your coat of arms! Have some fun with this!
Must have: Escutcheon, Field, Charge, and Ordinaries
Write a paragraph telling me what your knight name is in the description and explain all the reasons you chose what you did for the Coat of Arms. Explain the Escutcheon, Field, Charge, and Ordinaries
Rome Review Before Ch#19
12/2/25
Slide # 1Title Slide: Rome
Add: Name, Date, Teacher, Class
Pictures: Colosseum and Roman Gladiator
Choose 2 to complete with a partner for tomorrow. We will review them at the beginning of class.
Daily Life in Ancient Rome
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome_food_daily_life.php
8-10 Facts and 1 Picture - Summarize your facts in a well-written paragraph or two.
Life in the City
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/life_in_the_city.php
8-10 Facts and 1 Picture - Summarize your facts in a well-written paragraph or two.
Life in the Country
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/life_in_the_country.php
8-10 Facts and 1 Picture - Summarize your facts in a well-written paragraph or two.
12/3/25 Choose 3 to do on separate slides.
Food and Drink
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/food_and_drink.php
Make 10 True and False questions from the material in the link. Make sure you highlight or underline the correct answer.
Clothing and Fashion
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/clothing.php
5 facts about men’s fashion and 5 facts about women’s fashion
Add 1 picture for men and 1 for women
- Summarize your facts in a well-written paragraph or two. (Choose men or women to write about)
Roman Family Life
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/family_life.php
8-10 interesting questions about the Roman Family. Make sure you highlight your answers.
Women of Rome
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/roman_women.php
Write a paragraph describing the lives of women in Rome or Choose one of the famous women of Rome to write a paragraph about.
12/4/25 Choose 3 topics and complete them on 3 slides.
Roman Law
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/roman_law.php
8-10 Interesting facts about the laws of Rome and 1 picture - Summarize your facts in a well-written paragraph or two.
Or
Roman Senate
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/senate.php
8-10 Interesting facts about the Roman Senate and 1 picture - Summarize your facts in a well-written paragraph or two.
Roman Slaves
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/slaves.php
8-10 facts about the life of a slave and a picture
Or
Spartacus
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/spartacus.php
8-10 Facts and a picture of Sparticus…
- Summarize your facts in a well-written paragraph or two.
The Arena and Entertainment
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_roman_arena_entertainment.php
8-10 Interesting facts about Roman entertainment and 1 picture - Summarize your facts in a well-written paragraph or two.
Or
Types of Gladiators
Link: https://www.historyanswers.co.uk/ancient/what-were-the-different-types-of-gladiator/
Link: https://www.imagininghistory.co.uk/post/roman-gladiator-types
Write a paragraph about the type of gladiator you would be. What weapons would you use? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Who would you fight best against? Pictures of your armor and weapons.....
Barbarians
Which groups were called Barbarians? List each group and any important leader and what they accomplished.
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/barbarians.php
- Summarize your facts in a well-written paragraph or two.
12/5/25
Barbarians Presentation
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nggarVRvmfe2oooxs3x22jVcivsVf4cunt04I3TzgBE/edit?usp=sharing
Barbarians- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WsyMnqNV4zuJlqhum4GdWCC1ZJYWJrE4krOs-Fc6VX8/edit?usp=sharing
12/16/25
My Favorite Barbarian: In your vocabulary book, write about your favorite barbarian. Give at least three reasons why they were your favorite and tell about their life and fight against Rome. You might want to include how they died. Have a picture or two of the person.
Chapter 17 Imperial China
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MQtdJx1gunzPp3E5fvX8M97HGHUtf2ERHaKwK39cYMo/edit?usp=sharing
10/24 Ch#17 Vocabulary Terms
Put these vocabulary terms in your Vocabulary book. Find 4 pictures as well.
terror
barbarian
calligraphy
neo-confucianism
porcelain
census
novel
steppe
October 27th Slide #11
Chinese Weapons
Please create a list of important Chinese weapons from the video and design a web showcasing the inventions of their weapons. You need 8-10 weapons the Chinese created. Which weapon is your favorite? Give two reasons why it is....
Slide #12
Sui Dynasty and the Grand Canal
Split the slide in half and get 8 facts for each topic. Have a picture for each of the topics too.
Sui Dynasty Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/sui_dynasty.php
Grand Canal Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/grand_canal.php
10/28/25 Tang Dynasty Poster
Use the link about the Tang Dynasty to answer the 10 questions on the quiz. Create a Web about the Tang Dynasty and share 20 facts about the dynasty and its accomplishments. Have at least 5 pictures on your poster. Look for Important Poets, Painters, Accomplishments, Cities, Inventions….
Use the Book, Video, and Link!
Tang Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/tang_dynasty.php
Tang Quiz: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/tang_dynasty_questions.php
10/29 Tang Dynasty Poster (Back Side)
Split the paper in two. One side for Taizong and one for Empress Wu. List the 10 most important facts about Taizong. Write a short story about the life of Empress Wu. Be detailed in your story! Add one picture for each person. (Color the Pictures)
Emperor Taizong: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/emperor_taizong.php
Empress Wu: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/empress_wu_zetian.php
October 30th Slide #13 Song Dynasty
10 facts about the Song and 2 pictures
Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KCNQ59r0CW7im5GSGBn8om-3A9fPjxEJP5Gu_XVxal8/edit?usp=sharing
Song Dynasty: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/song_dynasty.php
11/3/25 Slide #14 Genghis Khan (Must Have A Picture)
Create a Wanted Poster for Genghis Khan. Describe who he is and list 8-10 things he is wanted for.....
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/biography/world_leaders/genghis_khan.php
Link: https://kids.kiddle.co/Genghis_Khan
11/4/25 Slide #15 Kublai Khan Bell Ringer
Use the two links below to list 10 facts about Kublai Khan. Have 1 Picture
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/biography/world_leaders/kublai_khan.php
Link: https://kids.kiddle.co/Kublai_Khan
11/5/25 Slide #16 Ming Dynasty
Read about the Ming Dynasty using the link below. Answer the 10 questions from the reading. Make a slide of 10 important facts about the Ming Dynasty.
Ming Dynasty Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/ming_dynasty.php
Ming Dynasty Questions: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/ming_dynasty_questions.php
11/10/25 Travel and Exploration Poster
Side #1 Choose the Great Wall of China or the Forbidden City to create a Travel Brochure. Must have 10 Facts and 5 pictures.
Forbidden City: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/forbidden_city.php
Great Wall of China: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/great_wall_of_china.php
Side #2 Zheng He Comic Strip
Use the link and information from the video to create a 4-cell comic strip about the adventures of Zheng He. You need to tell the story and illustrate it as well.
Zheng He Link: https://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/zheng_he.php
11/11/25 Slide #17 Qing Dynasty
Read the link below to learn about the Qing Dynasty. Take the 10 question quiz after you read the link. Create a slide about the Qing Dynasty with 10 facts and 3 pictures.
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/qing_dynasty.php
Quiz Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/qing_dynasty_questions.php
11/18/25 #18 Korean Turtle Ships
Korean Turtle Ships- Use the link to describe the Iron Ships created by the Koreans. Have 8 facts and 1 picture of the ships.
Link: https://kids.kiddle.co/Turtle_ship
11/19/25 Slide #19 Japanese Religion
Find a definition for:
Shinto
Animism
Choose 5 Gods to explain and find a picture for.
Link: https://mythopedia.com/topics/japanese-gods
11/19/25 Slide #20 Tomoe Gozen, Samurai Life, or Samurai Weapons Choose 2 to complete.
Split the screen in half. 7 Facts about the two topics you choose and 1 picture for each.
Tomoe Gozen Link: https://kids.kiddle.co/Tomoe_Gozen#:~:text=Tomoe%20Gozen%20(%E5%B7%B4%20%E5%BE%A1%E5%89%8D%2C%20about,skilled%20horseman%20and%20brave%20warrior.
Samurai Life Link: https://www.pbs.org/empires/japan/enteredo_8.html#:~:text=Samurai%20were%20expected%20to%20live,also%20received%20martial%20arts%20training.
Weapons Link: https://www.historyhit.com/weapons-of-the-japanese-samurai/
11/25/25
Choose Korea or Japan from the chapter. Write an informational story about either kingdom, using your notes. You must have an introduction, 4 paragraphs in the main body, and a closing. Be detailed in your writing and include 2 pictures in the story.
Ch# 10 Early China (7th Grade Review)
Important Notes Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O7fJlf0ZWyOQbZ5rptqvFfVI6LG5Jk6KRqk5i09UHOQ/edit?usp=sharing
October 14th
Title Slide #1 China
Name
Date
Teacher
Class
Find pictures of: Great Wall of China, Confucius, Laozi, Empress Wu, Yungang Caves, Marco Polo, Genghis Khan, and Zheng He
October 15
Slide #2 Chinese Mythology
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/chinese_mythology.php
Write down 10 interesting facts about Chinese Mythology and find a picture of a Chinese Dragon.
October 16th
Slide # 3 Chinese Inventions
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/inventions_technology.php
List the inventions mentioned in the link and find a picture for each one. Explain which invention is the greatest and why.
Slide #4
Early Dynasty
10 Facts about the Dynasty you are assigned and a picture.
Xia Dynasty- https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/xia_dynasty.php
Shang Dynasty- https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/shang_dynasty.php
Zhou Dynasty- https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/zhou_dynasty.php
October 17th
Slide #5: Legend of Silk
Retell the story in your own words in a short paragraph. Give a few important details and one picture.
Legend of Silk Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/legend_of_silk.php
Slide #6 Daily Life and Society
Choose 2 to complete, share your stuff with the others in your group. 10 Facts one picture
October 20th
Slide #7 Chinese Philosophies/Religions and Civil Service
Write down 8 facts about the religions and Civil Service in China.
Link: Religion: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/religion.php
Link: Civil Service: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/civil_service_government.php
Picture of Confucius, Laozi, and Hanfeizi
October 21st
Slide #8 Qin Dynasty
Write a brief news story about the Qin Dynasty. Who was the leader? What did they accomplish? How long did they last? What happened when the emperor died? What were the Terracotta Soldiers? Add one picture to your slide about the news story.
Qin Dynasty Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/emperor_qin_shi_huang.php
Terracotta Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/terracotta_army.php
October 22nd
Slide #9 Han Dynasty and the Silk Road
Split the Slide in two parts.
8 Facts for the Han Dynasty and 8 Facts for the Silk Road. Only 1 Picture!
Han Dynasty Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/han_dynasty.php
Silk Road Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/silk_road.php
Slide #10
Choose one event to write down 10 facts and two pictures.
Period of Disunion or Battle of Red Cliffs
Explain what was happening during the Period of Disunion. Give details of what was taking place in China.
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/period_of_disunion.php
OR
Battle of Red Cliffs
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/battle_of_red_cliffs.php
10/24 Early Dynasty Activity in Vocabulary Book
Which Dynasty would you most like to live in? Write a few paragraphs about the dynasty that you would most like to live in. Use your slides to help you come up with 3 reasons why you would like to live during that dynasty period. Have one picture to represent something from that dynasty.
Chapter #16 The Americas
Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12AdfU5xFwOuim7NHt9Q7XY_2CC0ZOBiU646vSokIgKw/edit?usp=sharing
9/11 Create a Google Slide #1 Title Slide (The Americas)
Name
Date
Teacher
Class
Please put a picture of Tenochtitlan, Cahokia, Hopewell Mounds, Pueblo Bonito, Cuzco, and Teotihuacan.
9/16- Slide #2 Animals of the Americas
Split the screen into 4 parts. Choose 4 animals from the video to describe in detail and find a picture for each one. You can also look at the Irish Elk. Website: https://www.beringia.com/exhibits/ice-age-animals
9/18- Slide #3 Mesoamerican Groups
Create a Top 10 List of important facts that other students would find interesting. Choose two groups to investigate.
Add at least one picture for each group. (NO COPY AND PASTING of Facts)
Olmec: https://www.worldhistory.org/Olmec_Civilization/
Toltec: https://www.worldhistory.org/Toltec_Civilization/
Moche: https://www.worldhistory.org/Moche_Civilization/
Zapotec: https://www.worldhistory.org/Zapotec_Civilization/
Teotihuacan: https://www.worldhistory.org/Teotihuacan/
9/19- Slide #4 USA Early Natives
Choose one group to explore and write a journal entry about your civilization. Have multiple facts and 1 picture for each group.
Hohokam: https://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Hohokam
Anasazi: https://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/southwest/anasazi.html
Adena: https://kids.kiddle.co/Adena_culture
Hopewell: https://archive.archaeology.org/online/features/hopewell/who_were_hopewell.html
Cahokia: https://kids.kiddle.co/Cahokia
Mississippians: https://kids.kiddle.co/Mississippian_culture
9/23- Mayan Civilization Poster
Choose 4 of the topics to explore and explain with 10 interesting facts. Draw ten pictures to create a poster.
Daily Life Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/maya/daily_life.php
Government: https://www.ducksters.com/history/maya/government.php
Gods and Mythology: https://www.ducksters.com/history/maya/religion_and_mythology.php
Calendars and Numbers Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/maya/writing_numbers_and_calendar.php
Cities: https://www.ducksters.com/history/maya/sites_and_cities.php
Art: https://www.ducksters.com/history/maya/art.php
Pyramids and Architecture: https://www.ducksters.com/history/maya/pyramids_and_architecture.php
9/25 Slide #5 Aztec Gods
Split the screen in half and choose three Aztec Gods to explain with 5 details. Find a picture to represent each of the Gods.
https://www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_empire/religion_gods_and_mythology.php
Slide #6 Aztec Social Pyramid
Use the link to name and describe the different social groups for the Aztec...
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_empire/society.php
9/26 Slide #7 Aztec Daily
Use the video and the link to make a slide with 10 facts and 5 pictures about the Aztec Daily Life and their food.
Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_empire/daily_life.php
9/30 Slide #8 Inca Mythology and Religion, and Daily Life (Split the Screen in 1/2 and work with a partner.)
10 facts about the Mythology and Religion and 10 facts about the Daily Life of the Inca people. Add 1 picture for each topic!
Mythology Link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/inca/mythology_and_religion.php
Daily Life: https://www.ducksters.com/history/inca/daily_life.php
Slide #9 Inca Social Pyramid
Society: https://www.ducksters.com/history/inca/society.php
10/1 Side #10 Inca Cities
Boys do Cuzco and Girls do Machu Picchu. 10 facts about the city and 1 picture
Cuzco: https://www.ducksters.com/history/inca/cuzco.php
Machu Picchu: https://www.ducksters.com/history/inca/machu_picchu.php
10/2 North American Natives Poster and Presentation
Introduction to Tribes: https://www.ducksters.com/history/native_american_tribes_regions.php
Create a poster about the native group you were given. Use both sides of the paper for the project. You need 20 interesting facts about the group and 10 color pictures. You will present the information to the class when we are ready!
10/10/25 Book Assignment
Open the vocabulary book and go to the next page. Write a few paragraphs about the Native American group you found to be the most interesting from Chapter #16. (Add 2 pictures to your writing!)
What group did you find the most interesting?
What are the 5 most interesting facts about the group?
Would you have liked to live with that group and why?