Welcome to the Dark Ages! This is one of my favorite units. The history portion of this unit is easily relatable for the students. The reaction you receive when you break the sticks is priceless! Please dramatize this portion of the lesson so that the students will absorb the idea of raiding tribes.
The Art Concept for this unit covers color contrast. is also very fun because it's the first time we talk about color. If you don't have magazines it's really easy to use the clothing of the kids to illustrate the different color combinations.
Day 2 is a big day for 4-6th grade. The Art Project for this unit is mosaic art (the 1-3rd grade will make paper mosaic). Please make sure you give yourself plenty of time to prepare your mortar. If you have any questions/concerns, please let me know.
Have fun!
