Day 70: The Crusades (12/12/11)

Aim: The historians of 2017 will be able to create a map showing four or more different crusades.

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Task 1 Quick Question: When is it right to use a military to take over another country or area of land?

Task 2:

We will use this video to help introduce us to the Crusades. Here is a playlist of videos all on the Crusades if you want to learn more (headphones require).

Task 3: Open the Crusades reading. We will do a popcorn reading activity that will help us understand the Crusades.

Task 4: Make a copy of this document. Create a map showing the routs of four or more crusades. When you finish creating the map, complete this work reflection.

Here are a few maps you can use as examples.

• Example 1
• Example 2
• Example 3

Task 5: Post your map to your history portfolio.

Homework: Read about the details on the 2nd and later crusades and complete the reading reflection.

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