The Big Picture
The Eras of History
In the activity Tabla Lusoria, students play a board
game that was invented by the ancient Romans. To advance
their token on the board, they must correctly answer
questions about whether an event happened in ancient,
medieval or modern history.
Introduction
to the Middle Ages Eras
Lesson
Plan: Tabla Lusoria
Tabla
Lusoria Instructions
Tabla
Lusoria Game Board
Tabla
Lusoria Game Cards
The Invasions
Students look at the barbarian invasions through a series
of maps. Then they learn about items that the barbarians
brought with them that made life easier for the feudal
people. Finally, students create an advertising brochure
that promotes one of these innovations.
Lesson
Plan: The Invasions
Sample
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Background:
The Invasions
Map 1: Roman
Empire, A.D. 375
Map 2: Huns
Force Movement
Map 3: Visigoths
Push Vandals Out of Europe
Map 4: After
the Huns Retreat
Map 5: Northern
Tribes Take Over British Isles
Map 6: Byzantine
Empire
Map 7: Islamic
Moors
Map 8: The
Vikings Attack
Learning About Islam
Students learn about the birth of Islam and its relation
to the Crusades. For enrichment, students can write
a paper comparing and contrasting Islam and Christianity.
Introduction
to Islam
Lesson Plan:
Learning About Islam
Learning
About Islam — Search Assignment
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