WEEKLY LESSON PLAN
Teacher: Alena Hallack

Week of:
Jan 29, 2007

Subject: Chapter 11: European Rule, Religion, and Conflict
Topic: The Rise of the Power of the Church and the Byzantine Empire
Materials: Student notebooks, PowerPoint Presentations, worksheets, and the note outlines.

Objectives:
1. Describe the organization of the Catholic Church between 1000 and 1300 and its effectiveness as a unifying force in Western Europe.
2. Account for the conflicts between popes and kings during this period.
3. Describe and observe the role of religious art and architecture in Medieval Europe.
4. Describe the role of the church in everyday life.
5. Describe the role of the emperor in the Byzantine Empire
6. Compare and contrast Christian churches in the East and the West.
7. Summarize the events that led to the disruption of the Byzantine Empire.


Instruction/Guided Practice:
Independent Practice/Homework:
Monday
Question/Reflection #1 (objective ½)
PowerPoint notes with student outline: The Hierarchy of the Church.
Activity: Questions and writing worksheet.





The Hierarchy of the Church homework if not finished in class.


Tuesday
Question/Reflection # 2 (objective ¾)
PowerPoint notes with student outline: Medieval Art and Gothic architecture.
Video “Gothic Cathedrals” (20 minutes) with video guide.


none
Wednesday
Question/Reflection #3 (objective 5/6)
PowerPoint notes with student outline: The Byzantine Empire.
Activity: Justinian and the Byzantine Empire.



none
Thursday
Question/Reflection #4 (objective 7)
1. Video and activities (united streaming) “Civilizations in Conflict: Byzantium, Islam, and the Crusades.
2. Activity: Crossword Puzzle
3. Activity: Quiz




none
Friday


No school (in-service)




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