Medieval Lesson 2


 

Timothy Jones

Instructional Unit – ISTC 601

World Cultures - Medieval Europe – Grade 7 Social Studies

Lesson 2: Steps 2 and 3 of the Big6

 

 

Instructional Context:

Students in grade 7 social studies world cultures class investigate various aspects of life in Medieval Europe to draw conclusions and understand historical context and the role of Europe in the evolution of our modern society. 

Uses the Big 6 Research Model

 

Outcomes and Objectives:

BCPS curriculum content standards: 

Examine European society during the Middle Ages in order to analyze how groups and institutions sustain and influence culture. (MLO's 1.4, 1.9, 2.14, 6.1)

 

BCPS Library Media Indicators:

 

AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner:

1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life.

1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions.

1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. 

1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.

 

2.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information. 

2.1.5 Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve problems.

2.1.6 Use the writing process, media and visual literacy, and technology skills to create products that express new understandings.

3.1.2 Participate and collaborate as members of a social and intellectual network of learners.

3.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understanding in ways that others can view, use, and assess.

 

Materials:

Students will need enough computers with internet access for each one to have access while completing step 2 and step 3 of the Big6.  The computer lab or media center computers will need a subscription to the online database World Book Online. Access to the websites (streaming video):

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/6318-living-in-medieval-europe-feudal-system-video.htm

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/history/medieval-castles-videos-playlist.htm#video-6316

For background and information purposes.

Students will need a packet containing the steps of the Big6 and Step 2 and Step 3 and some graphic organizers.

 

Procedure:

 

Step 2:  Information Seeking Strategies

Think about possible sources of information and choose the best sources.

List 3 sources you could use:   1. World Book Online______________

                                                  2. ________________________________

                                                  3. ________________________________

                                                  4. ________________________________

 

 

Step 3:  Location and access

Locate the best resources.  Use the search boxes and/or text features within the resources to help locate specific information about your topic.

 

 

Name________________________________   Date______________  Class __________________

Write the first three steps of the Big6

1.                                                  2.                                               3.  

 

What did you like about the online database? (Write in complete sentences)

 

What did you not like about the online database? (Write in complete sentences)  

 

 

 

 

 


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