October 31

Journal #7: What would happen if half the population died? What benefits & downsides would there be?

In Class: Today we did a black plague simulation; each of you were on either a pilgrimage or a trade voyage.  Some of you survived, unfortunately some of you did not :(  You turned in your worksheet, map and postcard! If you were absent I want you to turn in a paragraph explaining what the plague is and why it was so devastating.  We will finish up page 10 in your notes tomorrow :)

Homework: Start preparing for your TEST---- coming up on block day! 

October 28

Journal #6: What is your favorite Halloween memory?

In Class: Today you filled out notes about the Great Schism + 100 years War in your Note packet (page 11) I gave you time in class to work on your reviews! 

LEARNING TARGET DAY 8

Homework: Chapter 12 Lesson 2; Your test is one week from today (next block day) so if you haven’t started on your review…. Get going on it!

October 26/27

Journal: None

In Class: Today we watched the history channel's documentary 'The Dark Ages' and filled out pages 12-13 of your packet.  If you were absent you can watch it here :)

Homework: Make sure that your Learning Target guide and packet are all caught up!!! You will take your test one week from today (next block day) so if you haven't started on your review get going on it!!!

October 25

Journal #5: Can you trace your family history? Where do you come from?

In Class: Today we finished up the Crusades (pg. 7 in your packet) and filled out page 9 'Charlemagne & the Franks'

LEARNING TARGET: make sure that Day 5 & 6 are filled out :) 

Homework: Chapter  8 Lesson 5

October 24

Journal #4: List all the supplies you would need on a journey.

In Class: Today we started learning about the Crusades on pg. 7 of your packet.  We only got through the 1st Crusade today we finish this up next class period.

You also practiced 'Skills of a Historian' working on Sourcing and Corroboration.  If you were absent, come and get the handout from me. It was due at the end of class

LEARNING TARGET DAY 5- you can begin this by answering for Crusade #1

Homework: Ch. 12 Lesson 3

October 21

Journal: None

In Class: Today we did a scavenger hunt to review the Middle Ages up to this point and introduce the topics for the rest of the unit! If you were absent, you will need to pick one aspect of Medieval culture and write me a paragraph describing it :)

Homework: Ch. 10 Lesson 3

**Remember Chivalry Points! If you are planning on going to Homecoming and you need proof come and find me.... I will be chaperoning 

Oct 19/20

Journal #3: Is Chivalry Dead? Why/Why not?

In Class: Today we filled out page 5-6 of your notes! We talked about HONOR, CHIVALRY, AND COURTLY LOVE.

I also introduced Chivalry Points (you must end the unit with 50... if you were absent you can come and get the handout from me :)) **I will put the points at the end of this post.

We read examples from the Knights Code of Honor and Courtly Love discussing how we see these ideals in today's society!

LEARNING TARGET DAY 4 

Homework: Ch. 12 L4
Make sure you fill out page 6 of your packets! It needs to be finished and ready to go when you turn in your packet Nov 2/3.

CHIVALRY POINTS! 

. Acknowledge others by greeting them with their name, a smile and a handshake. (1 point each time)

2. Show respect by listening intently Remember your “Please and Thank You’s” (1 point each time)

3. Instead of raising your hand: stand up and wait to be called on (2 points each time)

Gentleman, if a lady also stands you should yield the time to her

(You must say: “I defer to the young lady”.

4. Respect the opinions of others and vocalize your appreciation for the same. (2 points each time)

5. When entering and exiting the room: Ladies first, and you should open and close doors. (3 points each time)

6. Acts of service towards others….. (5 points)

7.  Dress nicely for class: no jeans, skirts, dresses, shirts & ties etc.  

(10 points each time)

8. Take & treat someone to a date … show me proof J  (20 points)