1. The Middle Ages- Feudalism Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] A WebQuest for 9 th grade History Designed by Justin Anderson [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page

2. Introduction Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] The Fall of Rome With the fall of Rome, Europe had entered into a period of political, social, and economic decline. Europe became a bunch of Germanic tribes fighting for power and position. The Carolingian line of rulers fought for control and established a type of monarchy ( one ruler) that brought order to Europe. Charlemagne is the most famous of the rulers, he was named Emperor of the Roman People by Pope Leo III in 800. This suggested that Charlemagne’s rule had the full backing of the church and of God. He had tremendous power, and the empire was so large it was not easy to rule. He supported learning and worked with the powers in the Catholic Church to bring order to the people of Europe.

3. The Task Student Page Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Feudal Candy: You will become a part of the Feudal System in the Middle Ages. In your designated groups, you will all be given a certain role to fill (king, vassal, knight, or serf). Your crops will be represented by candy bars. Title

5. Evaluation Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Exemplary 4 Score Worksheet Answers un-thoughtful. Some effort put into answering questions. Questions answered, but minimal response. Questions are answered thoroughly and thoughtfully. Participation Little to No participation. Very little group work done. Some participation. High level of group work and participation. Cooperative Work Worked cooperatively but did not follow directions. Some directions followed and cooperative work. Good cooperative work and most directions followed. All directions followed while working cooperatively.

6. Conclusion Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] CONGRATULATIONS, you have lived through the Middle Ages (it did not happen often). You avoided the black plague, starvation, and death by torture. After learning about the Feudal System in the Middle Ages, you now know how good life is in the present. Think about everyday things that you use that help make your life easier. What kind of luxuries do we take for granted?

7. Credits & References Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Based on a template provided by: The WebQuest Page The WebQuest Slideshare Group Pictures provided by: http://www.timelessmyths.com/arthurian/gallery/camelot.jpg http://www.eiaonline.com/uploaded_images/medieval-707963-795191.jpg This WebQuest was created by Justin Anderson, student at Colorado State University in the department of Social Studies Education. It was created during the Fall semester of 2007 for Education Technology class. No part of this publication may be transmitted, stored, recorded or published in any form without written permission from the course instructor.