Battle of Didgori

King David IV of Georgia’s decisive victory over a Seljuk invasion army under Ilghazi.

Submitted by: Marina Tarughishvili

Updated: August 20, 2018

Learning objectives

Students will identify the reasons why David the Builder chose Didgori Valley for fighting against Seljuks

Students will know geographical details about Didgori Valley

Students will will erect memorial to Didgori Battle by means of Minecraft; they will also create camps and strategic schemes for both sides by means of Minecraft

Students will analyze historical sources including manuscripts about Didgori Battle and in the framework of Minecraft they will demonstrate their knowledge

  • Whether the Students will be able to deal with historical sources during the lesson;
  • Whether the Students will be able to make Didgori battle memorial by means of Minecraft on the ground of received information;
  • Whether the Students will be able to create camps and military scheme of both sides in the framework of Minecraft;
  • Whether the Students will be able to present their work to unfamiliar.
 

  • Students will study Didgori Battle landscape;
  • Students will choose the target task among the offered alternatives;
  • They will share their work with others;
  • After implementing the task Students will speak about chosen topic.
 

• Students will be able to implement research in the framework of Minecraft. • Students will be able to analyze historical sources including manuscripts about Didgori Battle and in the framework of Minecraft they will demonstrate their knowledge  

Historie source:
1.XIII century Armenian Scientist Mathew Urhaetsi about Didgori Battle; 2.Extract from David (the Builder)work ,,Life of the King of Kings".

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Creativity
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