Famous People of the Middle Ages
We cover the biggies, all 94 of 'em.
The fall of the Roman Empire: from Julius Caesar to Attila the Hun. Islam in the Middle Ages: from Muhammad to Ibn Battuta. Africa in the Middle Ages: from Sundiata to Mansa Musa. China in the Middle Ages: from the Han dynasty to the Mongols. Medieval Japan: including Prince Shotoku and Lady Murasaki. Medieval Europe: everybody from Charlemagne and William the Conqueror to Eleanor of Aquitaine. [see sample pages]
Showing posts with label teaching strategies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label teaching strategies. Show all posts
Monday, December 17, 2007
The Middle Ages China
The Middle Ages - China
While we're on the subject of China and the Middle Ages, take a look at the product developed for teaching it all . . .
Everything you ever wanted to know about Medieval China!
Overview of topics covered: The spread of Buddhism, The Golden Age of China, The impact of Confucianism, Overland trade and maritime expeditions, Chinese inventions – and their impact on Europe, Rise of the imperial state and the scholar-official class
The Test - 338 questions
[view toolbook]
While we're on the subject of China and the Middle Ages, take a look at the product developed for teaching it all . . .
Everything you ever wanted to know about Medieval China!
Overview of topics covered: The spread of Buddhism, The Golden Age of China, The impact of Confucianism, Overland trade and maritime expeditions, Chinese inventions – and their impact on Europe, Rise of the imperial state and the scholar-official class
The Test - 338 questions
[view toolbook]
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Beta Testers Needed
Want to be part of our test team?
We are looking for some schools as beta testers for our new products and product structure. Essentially its a way to get your school a free 6 months of Performance Education Unlimited in return for helping us know how to improve our product line and get the word out to other teachers/schools.
If you have used many of our products in the past, please send an email to gshirey@performance-education.com and detail what products you have used and why you think your school would be a good testing ground. Be brief, I know you're busy!
Hurry - there are only 10 slots available and they will be gone in no time.
Thanks,
George Shirey
Performance Education
EMAIL to gshirey@performance-education.com
We are looking for some schools as beta testers for our new products and product structure. Essentially its a way to get your school a free 6 months of Performance Education Unlimited in return for helping us know how to improve our product line and get the word out to other teachers/schools.
If you have used many of our products in the past, please send an email to gshirey@performance-education.com and detail what products you have used and why you think your school would be a good testing ground. Be brief, I know you're busy!
Hurry - there are only 10 slots available and they will be gone in no time.
Thanks,
George Shirey
Performance Education
EMAIL to gshirey@performance-education.com
Free Lesson Plans - A Medieval Christmas
A Medieval Christmas!
Many of the holiday customs we observe today originated in medieval Europe. So bake that gingerbread and pour hot cider into a punch bowl! Dress up as mummers, sing carols, and dance the jig! Extroverts will love the memory game, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
(Introverts would rather play chess.)
Too much religion for you, amigo?
Well, it can’t be helped.
The Middle Ages was the “Age of Faith.”
Unless your students grasp that, they’ll never understand the Reformation. Much less the Age of Reason.
Besides . . . All of the terms in this lesson appear on standardized tests. So if anybody gives you a hard time, make ‘em “eat humble pie.”
Are you teaching the Middle Ages?
FREE lesson “A Medieval Christmas!”.
Many of the holiday customs we observe today originated in medieval Europe. So bake that gingerbread and pour hot cider into a punch bowl! Dress up as mummers, sing carols, and dance the jig! Extroverts will love the memory game, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
(Introverts would rather play chess.)
Too much religion for you, amigo?
Well, it can’t be helped.
The Middle Ages was the “Age of Faith.”
Unless your students grasp that, they’ll never understand the Reformation. Much less the Age of Reason.
Besides . . . All of the terms in this lesson appear on standardized tests. So if anybody gives you a hard time, make ‘em “eat humble pie.”
Are you teaching the Middle Ages?
FREE lesson “A Medieval Christmas!”.
Free Lesson Plan - Medieval Missionaries
Medieval missionaries:
How did they convert the barbarians of Europe?
It’s not easy to convert a barbarian.
If he’s a Viking, you’re messing with Yulefest, his favorite winter holiday.
And Thor, his mighty god of thunder.
How St. Patrick converted Ireland.
How St. Augustine converted England.
How Charlemagne converted France & Germany.
Are you teaching the Middle Ages?
Free lesson “Medieval missionaries”
How did they convert the barbarians of Europe?
It’s not easy to convert a barbarian.
If he’s a Viking, you’re messing with Yulefest, his favorite winter holiday.
And Thor, his mighty god of thunder.
How St. Patrick converted Ireland.
How St. Augustine converted England.
How Charlemagne converted France & Germany.
Are you teaching the Middle Ages?
Free lesson “Medieval missionaries”
Teach Better by Becoming a Great Storyteller
Become a GREAT storyteller.
It can lead to success on the standardized test.
Years ago, long before I started teaching history, I overheard two seniors talking. The year before, they had taken the 11th grade U.S. history state test. Now they were discussing their high scores.
“Excuse me,” I said, curious as heck. “Why do you suppose your scores were so high?”
“Mr. Smith!” they said, smiling.
“Fine,” I said. “But what did Mr. Smith DO?”
“He tells stories!” they said, smiling.
It’s as simple as that. Mr. Smith was a great storyteller. His stories wrapped everything up: people and events, terms and concepts, causes and effects.
Are you teaching the Civil War?
Take a look at our FREE lesson on Lincoln.
Free Lesson Reminder: “Pakistan: On the brink?” It has nuclear weapons. It has Osama bin Laden. And President Musharraf’s government is STILL in chaos.
This free lesson is more relevant than ever!
It can lead to success on the standardized test.
Years ago, long before I started teaching history, I overheard two seniors talking. The year before, they had taken the 11th grade U.S. history state test. Now they were discussing their high scores.
“Excuse me,” I said, curious as heck. “Why do you suppose your scores were so high?”
“Mr. Smith!” they said, smiling.
“Fine,” I said. “But what did Mr. Smith DO?”
“He tells stories!” they said, smiling.
It’s as simple as that. Mr. Smith was a great storyteller. His stories wrapped everything up: people and events, terms and concepts, causes and effects.
Are you teaching the Civil War?
Take a look at our FREE lesson on Lincoln.
Free Lesson Reminder: “Pakistan: On the brink?” It has nuclear weapons. It has Osama bin Laden. And President Musharraf’s government is STILL in chaos.
This free lesson is more relevant than ever!
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