Tuesday, January 29, 2013

The Middle Ages

Objective
  • Explain classroom procedures and expectations
  • Analyze the purpose of studying history
Agenda 
  1. Warm-up #1:  The start of the Middle Ages is usually designated as the Fall of the Roman Empire.  Using this information and your prior knowledge, answer the following:
    1. What are some major features/achievements/luxuries of the Roman Empire?
    2. How might life have changed after the collapse of the Roman Empire?
  2. Dropbox Signup - Extra Credit Opportunity
    1. Mr. M is using dropbox to store the class's powerpoints
    2. By signing up using the link below & installing the software at home he gets more space
    3. Reward:  More online access to materials and +20% on the first reading quiz.
    4. Follow This Link To Signup For Dropbox
  3. Discuss Warm-Up
  4. Middle Ages PPT
    1. Standard of Living
    2. Religion
    3. Feudalism
    4. A Brief Global View 
  5. Seven Questions
  6. Work Time
    1. CC - Agricultural Revolution (quiz tomorrow)
    2. CC - Dark Ages  (quiz tomorrow)
    3. Reading #1: Renaissance  (quiz Friday)