Battle of Didgori

11-13 yrs old

14-18 yrs old

History

Technology

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

Submitted By: Marina Tarughishvili

August 20, 2018

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Skills

Collaboration
Communication
Creativity

External References

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".

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

Guiding Ideas

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.

Student Activities

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.

Performance Expectations

• 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