GRADE 9 SOCIAL STUDIES

Week 4
Europe after the fall of Rome-Part B

Pages 502-504
 Lesson Guide

Session 2
Session 1
 Engagement • Reading Activity.

 Instruct • Homework.
 Learning Activity : Analyzing Primary • Session 3
Sources (pair work)
• ICP
 Wrap Up Question
 Learning Activity: Quizizz Game.
 Learning Activity : Video Analysis.
 Lesson Objectives

 Explain the Christian monks’ contribution to the spread of the Christianity.

 Analyze the lifestyle of Benedictine monks.
 Discuss Christian monks’ way of life in relation to our modern lifestyles.
 Compare and contrast the roles of monks and missionaries in spreading Christianity.
 Explain the origins of Charlemagne and the Franks
 Visually demonstrate the hold they had on Europe in the middle ages through map reading.
 Discuss how a great figure can be painted in a positive and negative light at the same time.
 Explain the constant foreign invasions of Europe.
 Examine Viking culture, motives, and the overall terror they spread across Europe.
Session 1 (slides 5-12 )

Outline
 Engagement.
 Instruct.
 Learning Activity 1: Analyzing Primary Sources (pair work.)
 Wrap Up Question.
 Learning Activity : Video Analysis
 Learning Activity: Quizizz Game.
 Session 1

Engagement Question

What is your opinion on religion driving

politics?
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The Franks Build an Empire

 As Christianity was spreading, political changes started

occurring.
 A powerful group called “The Franks” conquered Gaul
(present day France).
 This occurred under the rule of a ruler named Clovis.
 The Franks became one of the strongest kingdoms in
Europe.
 But still, their greatest achievements were yet to be
accomplished.
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Charles the Great /Charlemagne

 Arguably the greatest Frankish King.
 Led the franks in building and uniting a huge empire.
 When he was done, his empire included France,
Germany, Austria, Italy, and Northern Spain.
 His efforts did not just include war, Charlemagne built
schools across Europe and brought scholars in to teach.
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Invaders Threaten Europe

 While Charlemagne was building his empire, new threats started

emerging.
 Invaders began to attack settlements across Europe.
 Muslim armies poured in from the south.
 Fierce warriors called “ Magyars” swept in from the east.
 From Scandinavia came possibly the most threatening group of all,
the Vikings.
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Vikings  The Vikings were especially terrifying
because their attacks were swift and savage.
 Because Vikings could sail their ships up
rivers, their raids weren’t limited to coastal
areas.
 They raided Britain, Ireland and other parts
of western Europe.
 They took prisoners to sell into slavery.
 They looted towns and monasteries.
 Europeans lived in terror of Viking raids.
Learning Activity : Analyzing Primary Sources Session 1

P. 502

1. Why do you think monks were only allowed a few

simple possessions?
2. From your point of view, is this way of life possible
nowadays ? Support your answer with 2 reasons for
your answer.

Answer in your notes (Pair work)

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Wrap Up Questions

1. Of the groups that invaded Europe in the 700’s and the 800’s, which was
the most feared?
2. Which of Charlemagne’s accomplishments do you think had the most
lasting effect? Give a reason for your answer.

Answer Week 4, session 1wrap up. Model Answers will be uploaded on Google Workspace
 Session 1

Learning Activity: Quizizz Game

https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/
64fefe30c20352764261cf8c?source=quiz_share
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Learning Activity : Video Analysis

 https://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/ssh/syllabus.syllabusLesson.do?bookId=QKLG9
TOBFFXVLN375C92J64TGM&syllabusId=4OB33KMTX42PSYBRJE7SQE53E8
&chapterId=MKO8JZ4ODXNLOGP26V9W8ZDB5E&lessonId=YL8WY8E87R7W
51JR1L8DJ3QN64

 Look out for the answer to these questions.

1. Do you think that the Vikings invasions had anything to do with their
location in Europe?
2. According to the video, why did Vikings terrify Europe as much as they did?
3. What can you infer about the nature of Viking culture from this video?
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HOMEWORK

Check your Week 4 Homework on Google

Workspace.
 Session 2 (Slides 16- 19)
Reading Activity
 Session 1: READING ACTIVITY
You have 2 mins to sit in 5 groups of 5-6 students
open your book pages 500-504 and have a blank paper with you .

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

Group 4 Group 5
In 7 mins please read the assigned page numbers (500-
504)

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

Page 500 Page 501 Page 502

Group 4 Group 5
Page 503 Pages 504
 Jigsaw Time 2
Each group has 3 mins to present their findings
YOU CAN USE A CHART /PAPER/INDEX CARD
Look for:
- Key Ideas/ Points/
New Info
- Connections to
previous
discussions/lessons
3
1 As a group, in 3 mins
write/create a
As a group, in 7 mins read your assigned
summary of your
pages
4 section to share with
Now in 3 mins each others
group will teach the
material they read in
any of the following
methods:
• Role playing
• Discussion
• Interview
 Session 2
Reading Activity Sheet

Now you are ready to solve individually your

activity sheet in 10 mins and I will pass by to
check your work
 Session 3
Session 3: In Class Practice

Let’s answer the In Class Practice

Duration: 30 minutes