WEEKLY LESSON PLAN
Teacher: Alena Hallack

Week of: Feb 26, 2007

Subject: Europe during the High Middle Ages
Topic: Rise of the Monarchy
Materials: VCR/DVD and video

Objectives:

Assess the effects of the plague, war, and famine on the economy of Western Europe.
Describe the reasons for the breakdown of the feudal system and the rise of central governments.
Explain how medieval values changed as a result of increased trade and commerce.


Monday
Question/Reflection # 2
The Black Plague remembered through song.
Ring Around the Roses and the plague.
Activity: Students will write their own song to remember the Black Plague

Homework:

none

Tuesday
Question/Reflection #3
The Black plague video and crossword.
Intro to the world after the plague.
The Rise of Central Governments

Homework

none

Wednesday
Question/Reflection # 4
The Hundreds Years War and Joan of Arc
Video clip: Joan of Arc

Homework
none

Thursday
Medieval Times Trip


Friday (shortened day)

Question/Reflection #5
The increase in trade and commerce notes (with guide)
Activities: Picture This! Worksheet and signs of the times.

Homework: Chapter 12 Lesson 1

Chapter 12 Lesson 1 study guide for homework if not finished in class.