Are you always looking for ways to excite students to learn the history of the world? Honestly, it is tough! Students often do not realize how the past impacts the present. Similarly, they do not realize the importance of learning about other countries and time periods. Thankfully, all of that changes when teaching Medieval Europe! There is so much intriguing information to teach in hands-on ways. Luckily, this list of resources offers ready-to-go lessons that students will love learning from.
Charlemagne Body Biography: Hero or Hype?
Students love to share their opinions, whether about the school lunch offered that day or something happening in the world. Thankfully, students now have the opportunity to bring this passion into their learning.
In this fantastic resource, students study King Charlemagne, who was one of the most popular royalties of his time. However, students focus on his accomplishments to argue whether he was a hero or his popularity was just hype. Students will read, write, and support their claim with specific evidence in this creative biography project.
Everything teachers need is within this resource! There are teacher instructions, instructional slides, a reading on King Charlemagne, and a printable poster. There is even a pre-write graphic organizer, a rubric, and student examples!
Students will love analyzing King Charlemagne’s accomplishments in this project!
Medieval Europe Stations
Learning must be hands-on and student-centered. Thankfully, this is not a problem when teaching Medieval Europe with these stations. They are content-rich, student-centered, and interactive.
Specifically, there are 9 stations with close readings detailing the roles of key players and concepts. This includes The Pope and the Catholic Church, lords and knights, monks, The Magna Carta, The Black Death, and more!
All of the readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Additionally, there are questions and interactive mini-activities. A separate Medieval worksheet is available for teacher use. If teachers do not want to use worksheets, there is a fun foldable chart activity.
Students will love learning about Medieval Europe in these stations!
Europe GeographyÂ
Honestly, teaching students how to use maps is tough! That is absolutely the case when teaching Medieval Europe. Luckily, this resource is perfect for middle schoolers!
With each click on the map, all major features, including rivers, deserts, continents, seas, and oceans, display for students to color and label! As students progress through their learning, there is a blank European physical map with dashed-lined boundaries, a drag-and-drop game, and a reading with great visuals. The reading even has an online portal activity with questions and a graphic organizer.
Students will love building their map skills with this resource!
Medieval Europe Unit
When teaching Medieval Europe, there is a lot to include! Thankfully, this unit has everything you need for your middle school classroom.
Specifically, there are over 320 pages divided into 8 easy-to-follow subfolders. This includes lesson plans, activities, reading passages, guided notes with worksheets, and assessments! There are primary sources, geography lessons, vocabulary guides, projects, doodle activities, bell ringers, exit tickets, and a study guide.
Every activity follows a common sequence, reducing anxiety for students and teachers. With these incredible lessons, you’ll teach like a superhero!
Teaching Medieval Europe does not have to be stressful or overwhelming. With these amazing resources, students will complete hands-on activities focusing on critical thinking skills. Best of all, they will have so much fun in the history classroom!
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