Medieval Debates

The Dark Ages... or were they? 

Our debates on the Middle Ages were on the following: 

1. The time after the Fall of Rome is best classified as the Dark Ages. 

Winners: Marie and Florence & Ryan and Kyungchan 

2. The Crusades were a blessing in disguise. 

Winners: Roza and Gauri & Teng and Suhruth 

3. Plague was a benefit for society. 

Winners: Fanni and Tammie & Dominic and Jia Hao 

4. Religion was a hindrance on medieval society. 

Winners: Viki and Helena & Nadav and Keegan 

Till death do us part....

Bubonic Plague hit grade seven yesterday, but have no worries. The doctor came to the rescue. Whether it be shaved chicken butts, breathing in the bad sewage, or swallowing arsenic... the doctor had it covered. And when all else failed, there were plenty of naughty children to blame as scapegoats. Regardless of the reasons for the plague, you will be happy to know that Mr. Fubler made a full recovery and was back to his normal self today.

THE "DARK AGES".... OR WERE THEY?

Today was the jump start to our final Humanities unit on the Middle Ages. Students participated in a simulation designed to act out our unit question, "In times of drastic change, how do people adapt?" They reacted very similar to those of Medieval Europe out of pure human nature. Please note, simulation was controlled chaos. Although many were killed, robbed, or sold into slavery, chaos was controlled by the queen and king to avoid real injury. 

476 A.D. Rome has fallen 

People must rely on the literate (directions were put in different languages)

They realize the need for organization and shelter. They start to build. 

But soon, they run out of supplies. Looting, killing, destruction, the quarrying of materials ... this is the new reality. 

Just when life has settled, they are attacked by barbaric tribes. 

They must build stronger fortified shelters and work together as a larger kingdom in order to survive. 

But NO ONE is safe from death. Plague sneaks upon the kingdom. 

They hide from death. They blame others. They turn to religion. 

There is no escape. 

WELCOME TO THE DARK AGES!

Bicske Refugee Bowling Service Learning Trip

Today Grade 7 went bowling with some of the children from the Bicske refugee camp. We spent the day with our guests bowling, eating pizza, and playing games. It was a great day to realize that kids are just kids no matter their story or from wherever they come.