Thursday, February 25th

Began with a discussion of the homework last night - "So, have there been any groups that have moved around the world before Columbus?" Next, we began to look at why there was a great age of exploration. After the fall of Rome, Europe fell into a period in which no significant achievements emerged for almost a thousand years. It was mainly a Feudal society dominated by the Roman Catholic Church. Then, around the 1400's, they suddenly begin exploring all around the world?  The students are learning about four important, key events that will lead to this Age of Exploration - The Decline of Feudalism, the revival of Towns and Trade, the Crusades, and the Renaissance.  Students were placed into four groups to research each of these. After they find what they feel is important out of our textbook, they will share with the other groups. Mr. M will then compare what they found with what he wants them to know - the group that discovers and presents the most correct information will get a treat!