History - Week 4

Pre K-4th
We discussed the story of Saint Patrick and each class did a Saint Patrick coloring page. The two older classes received a map of Ireland that they may color at home, as well as a book on Saint Patrick, which can be filled in, cut out and stapled. The Benedictines completed a shamrock craft. We also reviewed the maps for CCM.

5th-6th grade
~ review of materials from previous weeks
~ introduction of Saint Benedict of Nursia
~ Discussion of the historical importance of the Rule of Saint Benedict and its lasting influence on western monasticism
~ Discussion of the importance of monasteries in preserving Christianity in Western Europe following the fall of the Roman Empire
~ Introduction to Saint Patrick of Ireland
~ Discussion of St. Patrick's life and influence in converting the people of Ireland to Christianity
~ Discussion of the use of the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity
~ Discussion of the impact of Irish monasteries on the art and culture of medieval Europe with a particular focus on the illuminated manuscripts and Book of Kells
~ Introduction to the Norse (Viking) invasions of western Europe and the advent of Western European Feudal society

HOMEWORK:
~ Each student should fill in the blank questions on page 13 of their Medieval Notebook
~ Joseph McCarthy will conduct a presentation in class on October 21. The topic will be on the "hierarchical nature of medieval social structure."