Today’s Walking Classroom discusses Feudal society that emerged during the Middle Ages. Feudal society was set up like a pyramid. At the top of the pyramid was the King. Underneath the King, there were lesser nobles, like Dukes and Earls, and beneath the lesser nobles were the peasants. Each level served the level above it. Lower levels of the pyramid were given land and protection in exchange for service and loyalty to the higher levels of the pyramid in times of war.
Character Value: Loyalty
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L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RI.3.2, RI.3.3, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RI.4.2, RI.4.3, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RI.5.2, RI.5.3, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
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RI.6.2, RI.6.3, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
RH.6-8.4
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Feudalism
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Feudalism
Presents a brief overview of the feudal system.
Describes the feudal system in the Middle Ages.
Embark on a virtual tour of the city of Birmingham as it looked in 1300 AD.
Test your knowledge of terms relating to feudalism and the Middle Ages.
Identify terms relating to feudalism.
Design a medieval coat of arms.
Re-enact a feudal society as a class with this activity from Teachers’ Curriculum Institute.
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