At a Glance:
| Grades: | 7 |
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| Subject: | Social Studies |
| Topic: | Empires and Diverse Peoples |
| Lesson Length: | 60 - 65 mins |
Standards / Framework:
What will students learn in this activity?
Students will understand how the Ottoman Empire (1299-1922) maintained control over a religiously diverse group of peoples.
What should students know before this activity?
Students should have an understanding of the location of the Ottoman Empire, its growth over time, and types of peoples they conquered as they grew their empire.
How can teachers introduce this lesson?
- Read and discuss the sample comic focusing on how religion plays a role in every society and how it has been the root of conflicts.
What will students do?
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Have students research how the Ottoman Empire treated those who did not practice their religion.
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Using the sample comic as a guide, have students create a three-panel comic illustrating how the Ottomans maintained control over large groups of diverse peoples. The comic should focus on one method of control used.
How can teachers wrap up the lesson?
- Students will discuss their findings in small groups or with the whole class.
How can teachers differentiate this activity?
- Allow students to use the speech-to-text feature.
- Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.
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Assign a specific strategy the Ottoman Empire used for keeping diverse groups under control.
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Students could research the rules/laws created by different Sultans.
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
