The First Crusade: Unveiling the Events

The First Crusade: Unveiling the Events

Learning Objective

Uncover the key events and impacts of the First Crusade.

What do you already know about the First Crusade?

Recap: Causes of the First Crusade

Religious fervor, desire for wealth, and the call of Pope Urban II were key factors.

Interactive Map

Explore the route and major locations of the First Crusade through an interactive map activity.

Siege of Jerusalem

Learn about the intense battles and capture of Jerusalem by the crusaders.

Role-Play: Crusader vs. Muslim

Take on the perspectives of both a crusader and a Muslim during the First Crusade.

Life as a Crusader

Explore the challenges and experiences faced by crusaders during the crusade.

Legacy of the First Crusade

Examine the lasting impacts on both the Eastern and Western worlds.

Reflection and Discussion

Share your thoughts on the events of the First Crusade and its significance.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.