Life in Medieval Times

Go to the following website and explore:


http://www.imaginon.org/fun/whippingboy/medmod.asp?themeid=2&activityid=11


What are some of the most interesting differences between life in the Middle Ages and life today?  Are there any surprising similarities? (Post using first name, last initial and period only!)  

Life of a Knight-6th Grade

After reading about what life was like for a Medieval knight, would you have wanted to become a knight if you were a young boy in the Middle Ages?  Why/why not?  Use facts from the text and/or article to support your answer!  (Post as anonymous, typing in your first name and period after your response)

Causes of the Civil War

After viewing and discussing the film on the causes of the Civil War, use your notes sheet in your packet to answer the following question in QUASI format.  Additionally, you may respond to other students for extra points.


Which event/person do you feel was the MOST responsible for the outbreak of war in 1861? Support your answer with facts and provide insight!  Post using first name, last initial and period only!

Sparta vs. Athens-You decide!

Based on what we have leaned about Greek city-states, would you have rather lived in Sparta or Athens?  Give specific reasons for your opinion! (Post as anonymous-first name and last initial only!)

The Crossing-7th Grade

Do you feel that George Washington made the right decision in crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night, 1776 and attacking the Hessians in what became known as the Battle of Trenton?  What might have happened if he had not succeeded in this attack?  Use details from the film, "The Crossing" to support your opinions! (Post using first name and period ONLY!)

Ancient Greece-6th Grade

Discuss some things you already know about Ancient Greece.  Think about books you have read, movies you have watched, or things you have learned in school in past years.  There are no wrong answers!!  In addition, after looking through the packet, what are you most interested in learning about the Ancient Greeks?

Parthenon

Fighting in the Revolution-7th grade

Based on what we have learned so far about the Revolution, would you have been willing to fight in this war? Think about the advantages/disadvantages of the Continental army vs.the British army, the reasons the colonists wanted to be free from British rule, etc. Try to include at least one WORD WALL word in your post!!