Was it the Dark Ages … or not?

Many people refer to the Medieval Period as the 'Dark Ages', and it has been called this because the period saw relatively little scientific and cultural advancement. However, historians continue to debate whether the Middle Ages were indeed 'dark' or not.

In this task, Year 8 students designed a museum display that supports either side of this argument. They were required to argue whether their chosen Medieval object was a catalyst for change, revolutionising the future, or if it represented a backward step in time. This was written up in class, and models were set up in the Medieval museum display.

The HASS Department was very impressed with the quality of the models produced and the amount of creativity and effort the students put into this task, much of it at home.

Julie Crozier - HASS Teacher

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