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East Meets West: Effects of the Crusades
Seventh graders investigate how the Crusades allowed for the spread of cultural practices, products and perspectives between Europe and the Middle East. This lesson contains a brainstorming activity for the pre-assessment, a graphic...
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A Study of Cross-Cultural Connections
Ninth graders analyze connections between Asia and Europe in the pre-Renaissance period. They identify and analyze elements of Japanese and Chinese culture similiar to that of feudal Europe.
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A Common Thread
Sixth graders explore the Renaissance. In this Renaissance lesson plan, 6th graders study the culture and society of the middle ages. Students research the geography and climate of the times and discover how these affected agriculture.