Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will understand the historical context and real-world events that inspired the Assassins Creed video game.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Computer or gaming console with access to Assassins Creed game, internet access for research.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the basic premise of the Assassins Creed game.

Activities

• Play the Assassins Creed game for 30 minutes, focusing on the historical settings and characters.

• Research the historical events and figures depicted in the game. Take notes on the real-world context.

• Create a timeline of the historical events and compare it to the in-game storyline.

Sixth Grade Talking Points

• "Assassins Creed is a popular video game that takes place in historical settings, such as the Italian Renaissance and the American Revolution."

• "The game features characters and events inspired by real history, but with some fictional elements added for excitement."

• "By playing the game and researching the real history, we can learn about important people and events from the past."