WEBSITES ON THE MIDDLE AGES/MEDIEVAL
FOR TEACHERS
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All of the sites listed
were active as of
http://www.suelebeau.com/medievaltimes.htm
A page of links to topics on the medieval period. Sections: About Medieval Times, About Castles, About Knights and Jousts. For elementary students. Excellent
ANTHOLOGY OF MIDDLE
ENGLISH LITERATURE
http://www.luminarium.org/medlit/
Information, biographies, quotes and excerpts from the works of middle English authors. Includes: Geoffrey Chaucer, John Gower, Sir Gawain, William Langland, Julian of Norwich, Margery Rempe, Sir Thomas Malory, Everyman, Medieval Plays, Medieval Lyrics, Essays & Articles and extensive Links. Excellent
A long, colorful and
thorough examination of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the enormous changes
it was to bring about in
THE
Thumbnail images of
the Bayeux Tapestry which depicts events leading to the Battle of Hasting in
1066. Includes the Old English and
Modern English description, the history of the Tapestry and Highlights. Excellent
http://www.camelotintl.com/village/street.html
Click on one of the
people in the village street scene to learn more about them, i.e. women, crime,
entertainment, trader, etc. Sections: Famous
Britons, “British” Battles, British Castles, Counties, Historic Houses, Camelot
Legend, Medieval Life, Myths & Legends, Historic Places, Romans, Rulers of
Britain, Tower of London, Royal Palace and more. Some sections have multimedia. Excellent
CASTLES – 42EXPLORE
http://www.42explore2.com/castle.htm
Basic information on castles with webquests and activities. For elementary students. Excellent
CASTLES OF
http://www.castles-of-britain.com/castle6.htm
Extensive
information on castles and life in them.
Sections include: About Castles, Bathing & Washing, Bird’s Eye
Views, Building a Castle, Building Materials, Castle Defenses, Medieval Siege,
Medieval Women, Drawbridges, Privy, and much, much more. Excellent
DOMINION
http://library.thinkquest.org/12834/?tqskip1=1&tqtime=1126
A student-created
site that looks at the lives of medieval women.
Sections: The Inquisition (a quiz), Visit the City (take a tour to
examine the roles of medieval women), Biographies, Sister Cities (links), and
Miscellany. Excellent
ENTER THE MIDDLE AGES
http://emuseum.mnsu.edu/history/middleages/
Journey to the
Middle Ages with four guides. Sections: The
Knight’s Realm, The Nun’s Realm, The Merchants Realm and the Peasants
Realm. Each section discusses their role
in society, their daily lives and more.
Excellent
EYEWITNESS TO THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/mefrm.htm
First person
accounts of important events in history.
Sections: Invasion of
GODECOOKERY.COM
A huge site on food
and cooking in medieval times. Sections
include: A Boke of Gode Cookery; A Chaucerian Cookery; An Elizabethan Dinner
Conversation; A Feast for the Eyes; A Word from the Cook; The Cockentrice – A Ryal
Mete (check this out!), Coqz Heaumez – A Helmeted Cock (similar); Byzantine
Recipes and much more. Note: There is
more than food featured on this site.
Check it out. Excellent
INTERNET MEDIEVAL SOURCEBOOK
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook.html
A massive resource
on medieval studies, meant to be used by teachers and students. Outstanding.
Excellent
JOAN OF ARC: GIRL WARRIOR
http://www.click2history.com/joanof_arc/joanof_arc_ch1.htm
The story of Joan of
Arc, the French visionary who led the French army against the English, only to
be captured and executed. Sections:
Story Preface, Who Was Joan of Arc?, War During Joan’s Childhood, War Affects
Joan’s Family, Who Should be King?,
THE LITTLEST KNIGHT
http://www.pacificnet.net/~cmoore/lk/index.htm
A delightful online
children’s story about a blacksmith who was very small but who dreamed big,
fought the dragon and won the princess.
There is even a moral. Excellent
for primary students. Excellent
THE MAGNA CARTA: SOURCE OF CIVIL RIGHTS
http://www.click2history.com/magna_carta/magna_carta_ch1.htm
An explanation of
the importance of the Magna Carta in establishing the legal rights of an
individual. Sections: Story Preface;
What is the Magna Carta?; The Source of Trouble; Cross Purposes at Runnymede;
The Pope Responds; The Barons Prevail; Britain’s Statute Number One; What
Happened to John?; and Used & Recommended Sources. Excellent
THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE
http://library.thinkquest.org/C001514/inglese/home.html
A site by
students for students in which they travel back in time and tour a medieval
city. “We
are in an unspecified European city of average dimensions, pointed out on the
sea, obviously in full Middle Ages. Peasants and traders reside there, but also
a gentleman living in a castle. We find there a small army, ready to grow in
case of need, and some traveller residing there for a single night. We will
also have the occasion to walk round the market, to assist to a tournament, to
have a look at the rooms of the castle, discovering information and in search
of oddities and curiosities that we will define " Travel's notes ".
In short, we are going to try not to be only a history book, but an occasion to
experience an interesting historical period.”
Excellent
MEDIEVAL
http://worldhistory.mrdonn.org/middleages.html
Extensive links to topics on the period. Sections: Celts Daily Life, Christianity/Church, Vikings, Crusades, Medieval Life, Castle Life, Monk Life, Knight Life, Feudalism, Warfare, Magna Carta/Law, Plague/Black Death, Art/Architecture, Music/Food/Faires, Famous People, Other Barbarians, More Units/Lessons, Webquests, Worksheets, Arthur/Robin Hood, Literature/Folk Tales, Geography, Free Medieval Clip Art, Additional Resources, Byzantine Empire, Ottoman Empire, Ghana/Mali/Songhai, Feudal Japan, Incas/Mayas/Aztecs, and Chinese Dynasties. Excellent
MEDIEVAL SIEGE –
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/
Companion site for
the Nova program Medieval Siege in which a crew successfully designed
built and fired a pair of trebuchets, engines of war popular in the Middle
Ages. Sections: Nova Builds a Trebuchet
(slide show), Medieval Arms Race, Life in a Castle, and Destroy the Castle (Hot
Science) which is a game you can play.
Build your own trebuchet online and try to destroy the castle. Excellent
MEDIEVAL TIMES – 42EXPLORE
http://www.42explore2.com/medieval.htm
Basic information on the medieval period for elementary students with
activities and webquests. Excellent
MEDIEVAL WOMEN – AN INTERACTIVE
EXPLORATION
http://mw.mcmaster.ca/home.html
Follow Christine in her exploration of the medieval world. Visit the
Nunnery, the World, the Scriptorium, and a Timeline. Use the Site Map for an overview. Needs RealPlayer. Excellent
MERLIN’S CASTLE –
ATTACK THE CASTLE
http://www.rain.org/~philfear/castle.html
Pages to print out with directions to build a paper castle as well as soldiers and Merlin and Fata Morgana as they battle for control of the castle. Don’t forget to Download a Dragon to make also. Excellent
http://www.metmuseum.org/collections/index.asp
Look here for the
online exhibits from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Whats_New.asp
In-depth educational
resources for students. Sections on the
medieval period: The Unicorn Tapestries, In the Footsteps of Marco Polo…, The
Kitano Tenjin Engi Emaki, and the Studiolo from the
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/splash.htm
“The Timeline of
Art History is a chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration
of the history of art from around the world, as illustrated especially by the
Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection” Includes both artworks and
decorative objects including showing students medieval history around the
world. Excellent
THE MIDDLE AGES
A gateway site with links to information on the period. Sections: Famous Medieval People, Middle Ages Art & Lifestyle, Middle Ages Weapons & Warfare, Middle Ages Literature and Other Resources. Excellent
MIDDLE AGES
http://killeenroos.com/link/midren.htm
A huge list of links to resources for the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Note: The samples we tested all worked. Excellent
MIDDLE AGES BY HISTORYLINK 101
http://www.historylink101.com/midieval.htm
Your connection “to the best of Art, Biographies, Daily Life, Maps, Pictures and Research on the Middle Ages.” Sections: Art, Daily Life, Pictures, Maps, Research, and Biographies. Plus lessons on Middle Ages Art and Architecture. Excellent
MIDDLE AGES CLASSROOM CLIPART
http://classroomclipart.com/cgi-bin/kids/imageFolio.cgi?direct=History/Middle_Ages
Excellent clipart
for students. Topics: Castles, Costumes,
Crusades, Feudalism, Food & Cookery, Games, Guilds & Trades, Hunting,
Transportation, Inquisition, Knights, Religion, and War & Armies. Excellent
(Note: This site is one to keep bookmarked)
MIDDLE AGES: HISTORY
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/history/history.htm
Basic information
for upper elementary students on the Middles Ages. Sections: Early Middle Ages, High Middle Ages
and Late Middle Ages. Excellent
NETSURF: THE INTERNET CONNECTION FOR MEDIEVAL
RESOURCES
A search engine for
a huge amount of information on the Middle Ages from daily life, people,
literature, architecture, religion, science, drama, law and more. Check out the Medieval News for recent
events. Excellent
ODIN’S
A huge site with information
on history from ancient times to today.
Way too much to detail here.
Check out The Keep, The Great Hall, The King’s Chambers, The Monk’s
Cell, The Herbarium, The Bastion, and more.
Outstanding. Excellent
THE ONLINE REFERENCE
BOOK FOR MEDIEVAL STUDIES
“The
THE TOME – THE
A gateway site to a
wealth of information on the medieval period.
From Archery to Warfare and much, much more. Excellent
TOUR THE
http://www.hillside.co.uk/tour/
A detailed photo
tour of the ancient city of
WILLIAM WALLACE “BRAVEHEART”
http://www.click2history.com/braveheart/braveheart_ch1.htm
An account of the
rebellion of
Story Preface, The
Makings of a Hero?, Who Should be King?, A Hero Emerges, The Two-Handed Sword
Gets Busy, Wallace the Leader, Victory at Sterling Bridge, Wallace the
“Outlaw”, Defeat at Falkirk, Wallace Betrayed, A Trial Without Justice,
Barbarous Sentence, Execution, Robert the Bruce Achieves the Dream, What
Happened to the Others?, More Links About the Story, and Used & Recommended
Sources. Excellent
3D PHOTOS OF CASTLES
http://www.3dphoto.net/stereo/world/topics/castles/castles.html
Photos in 2D and 3D of castles and fortresses in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Germany, Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, San Marino, Italy, Estonia, Austria, Slovakia and the Bahamas. Includes directions on how to view the 3D photos for the best effect. Note: 3D images take a few seconds to load. Very Good
http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHmedieval.html
A huge collection of images of medieval art. Sections: Middle Ages: General; Early
Christian; Byzantine; Islamic; Early Medieval; Romanesque; Gothic; Late Gothic
Art in
BEOWULF TEACHER RESOURCES
http://www.leasttern.com/beowulf/bteacher.htm
Resources for teachers teaching Beowulf. Includes: Bibliography, Available Texts, Lesson Plans, Reading Questions, Essays Available Online, Other Resources, E-texts, E-books and more. Includes a link to student resources. Very Good
THE CRUSADES – A VIEW FROM
http://www.acsamman.edu.jo/~ms/crusades/
A look at the
Crusades from a 6th grade class in
DECAMERON
http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Italian_Studies/dweb/dweb.shtml
A wealth of material
dedicated to Bocaccio’s masterpiece, The Decameron. For high school or college level
students. An examination in detail of
the work and different versions of the text.
Very Good
THE DOMESDAY BOOK
http://www.domesdaybook.co.uk/
Commissioned by
William the Conqueror in 1085, the Domesday Book gave a detailed account of the
lands owned by the king and his tenants and of their resources. Sections: The Domesday Book (the list of
settlements), The Domesday Story, Timeline, Landowners, Place Name Origins,
William the Conqueror, and a Glossary.
Very Good
DRAMA OF THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.theatredatabase.com/medieval/medieval_theatre_001.html
An article on the
forms of drama in the Middle Ages.
Sections: Ancient Theatre, Medieval Theatre, 16th Century
Theatre, 17th Century Theatre, 18th Century Theatre, 19th
Century Theatre, and 20th Century Theatre. Excellent links. Very Good
HISTORIC TALE CONSTRUCTION
http://www.adgame-wonderland.de/type/bayeux.php
Based on the
THE ILLUMINATED MIDDLE AGES
http://www.moyenageenlumiere.com/themes/index.cfm?sw=EN
“The
Illuminated Middle Ages database presents several hundred recently digitized
illuminated texts from French national library collections. While the full
collection, in even higher resolution, is available for purchase on
JOAN OF ARC ARCHIVE
http://archive.joan-of-arc.org/
Extensive
information on this French girl who led the armies of
JOAN OF
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/musee.jeannedarc/indexanglais.htm
Website of the Joan
of
Enter this castle
through the drawbridge to see the various parts of the castle and what life was
like there. Each section has additional
activities or information. Very Good
KING ARTHUR: A
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/4186/Arthur/htmlpages/kingarthur.html
“The story of Arthur is old.
People have been singing war songs in his honor for probably more than 1,500
years. The popular conception is of a King Arthur, with his lovely queen and
noble knights, and the Round Table, and Excalibur, and the Holy Grail, and all
the other trappings. The scholarly conception of Arthur is of a war leader in
post-Roman
KNIGHT COSTUME
http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/hall-knight2.html
Instructions and
supply list for making a knight’s costume and shield. Very Good
KNIGHT QUEST
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002767/
A site for
students by students on knights and their lives. “In our website we plan to
tell you about such things as what knights did long ago, their armor parts,
their way of life, dragons, castles, and weapons. We thought the best way was to send you on a quest to be a knight
Follow the spinning sword and it will lead the way!” Sections: Knights, Armor
Info, Armor Chart, Castles, Dragons, Jokes,
Pre-Page Test, Page’s Test, Squire’s Test, Knight’s Test, Final Test,
Certificate, Knight’s List, and References.
Very Good
KNIGHTS
http://www.knightsandarmor.com/
Information for
students on knights and armor. Sections:
History of Knights, Armor, Weapons, Life of a Knight, Crusades, Chivalry,
Heraldry, and Links. Very Good
LEGENDS
Information on legends that have endured and inspired. Includes links to primary documents, articles and more. Sections: Robin Hood, King Arthur, Beowulf, Pirates & Privateers, Ballads & Broadsides, Swashbucklers & Fops, Fairy Tales, Shakespeare’s Stories, Saga & Sea-Kings, Paladins & Princes, Poets & Painters and Erin & Alba. Note: There are reference to the Middle Ages in every section. For grades 7 and up. Very Good
MARRIAGE DURING THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.medieval-weddings.net/
Detailed information
on marriage and weddings during the Middle Ages. Sections: Wedding Traditions, Marriage Laws
Marriage Customs, Castle Ceremonies, Country Weddings, Castle Feasts, Medieval
Clothing, Bridal Jewelry, Beauty Treatments, Bridal Gifts, Cakes, Bridal
Dresses, Bridal Flowers, Courtly Love and Knights & Chivalry. Very Good
MEDIEVAL
http://www.learnhistory.org.uk/medieval/
Links to a large number of topics on the medieval period. Very Good
MEDIEVAL
http://library.byu.edu/~rdh/eurodocs/medren.html
Online versions of a
large number of medieval and Renaissance historical documents. Examples: Capitulary of Charlemagne, The
Ordinance of Louis the Pious, Catalonian Manuscripts, The Life of
MEDIEVAL
http://www.snowcrest.net/jmike/medieval.html
Links for students and teachers on medieval history. Very Good
MEDIEVAL CRUSADES
http://www.medievalcrusades.com/
Detailed information
on the Crusades. Sections: The Crusades
Begin, Kings of Jerusalem, Foes of the Crusaders, State of Antioch, State of
Tripoli, State of Edessa, Coinage, and Links.
Very Good
MEDIEVAL
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/Year%207.htm
Links for elementary students and up on medieval
MEDIEVAL ENGLISH TOWNS
http://www.trytel.com/~tristan/towns/towns.html
“The
aim of the Medieval English Towns site is to provide historical information
about cities and towns in England East Anglia
MEDIEVAL FIEFDOM
http://library.thinkquest.org/10949/index.html
A site by students for students on Medieval life. Choose your graphics level to view more of the site. Includes: Fortifications, War and Buildings and Society, People and Their Way of Life. Very Good
MEDIEVAL HISTORY STARTER
http://historymedren.about.com/library/weekly/aastarterquiz.htm
A 20 question quiz about the Middle Ages from its beginnings to the end of the period. Note: Use the many links on this site as a starting point for research. Very Good
MEDIEVAL
A fairly extensive site on medieval life. Sections:
Life, History, Famines, Food, Health, Literature, Chivalry and
Romance. Most sections have several
sub-sections. Excellent for student
research grades 3 and up. Very Good
MEDIEVAL
LINKS FOR TEACHERS`
http://www.mtlakes.org/ww/tech/webtools/med.htm
Links for teachers to use
in teaching about the medieval period.
Note: We found a couple of broken links.
Good
MEDIEVAL/RENAISSANCE
http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/food.html
A page of links to
all kinds of information about food in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Includes Primary Sources, Articles, Recipes
and more. Very Good
MEDIEVAL QUEST
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002390/index.html
A site for students by students
in grades 4-5 on the medieval period. “Join Tiamat, our dragon guide, on
a fantastic journey into the past...
Tiamat will whisk you around the fascinating world of Medieval Times. You can design coats of arms, learn how to cook a Medieval meal, and learn about unimaginable things from the past. You will see kings and queens in their finery, knights coated with silver, and flags flying above castles. We hope you enjoy our site. Welcome to Magnificent Medieval Times!” Sections: Lifestyle, Castles, Knights, Heraldry, Myths and Activities. The Activities include a quiz, a crossword puzzle and a design your own shield activity. Very Good
MEDIEVAL TECHNOLOGY PAGES
http://scholar.chem.nyu.edu/tekpages/Technology.html
Information on
medieval technology. Includes a subject
index and a timeline. Examples: Artesian
Wells, Cannons, Grindstones, Iron Working, Horse Shoes, Mirrors, Paper, Rat
Traps, Tidal Mills, Wine Press and much more.
Includes some drawings and references.
Very Good
MEDIEVAL TIMES, CASTLES
http://schoolweb.missouri.edu/smithville.k12.mo.us/uptegrove/medievaltimes.html
A page of links to topics on the medieval period. Suitable for elementary students. Very Good
MEDIEVAL TIMES INTERNET SITES FOR GRADE 4
http://www3.sympatico.ca/ferndale/Medieval.htm
Links for medieval research for 4th grade students. There are 10 sections, each with a leading question and a link to find the answer. Note: We found a broken link on this site. Very Good
THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/
Information on the
realities of life in the Middle Ages from PBS.
Sections: Feudal Life, Religion, Homes, Clothing, Health, Arts &
Entertainment, and Town Life. Very Good
THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.byu.edu/ipt/projects/middleages/
Resources on the
Middle Ages for history students. Check
out the Index of Materials on the Middle Ages and the Other Web Sites
sections. Ignore the rest. Very Good
THE MIDDLE AGES, CHIVALRY
http://www.teacheroz.com/Middle_Ages.htm
A huge site with links to information on a wide range of topics. Note: We found some broken links in the many
on this site. Very Good
THE MIDDLE AGES FOR
http://www.kathimitchell.com/middleages.htm
An extensive list of links by category for students. Very Good
MIDDLE AGES LINKS
http://www.trumbull.k12.oh.us/teachers/resources/Themes/middle%20ages.htm
A page of links to websites, lesson plans and webquests on the Middle
Ages. Very Good
THE MIDDLE AGES TRUST
http://members.aol.com/tmatrust/websites.html
A gateway site to
lots of links to sites dealing with the Middle Ages. Very Good
THE
http://www.normanconquest.co.uk/index.html
A website for
history teachers and students on the Norman Conquest and the pivotal events of
the year 1066. Sections: Information
(Start Here), Quiz, Search, Worksheets and a Summary. Check out the worksheets which can be printed
and used to guide students to the relevant material. Very Good
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/history/history.htm
A history of the
kings and queens of
SHIELDS, KNIGHTS
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/heraldry.htm
Free software to
download for kids to make their own shields and coats of arms. You can also play an exciting online
game. Very Good
TIMEREF.COM – MEDIEVAL HISTORY
TIMELINES
http://www.btinternet.com/~timeref/
“Welcome to TIMEREF.COM. Follow the history of Medieval
WEID’S LINKS TO THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.fidnet.com/~weid/midageindex.htm
This is a huge site with a wealth of information. Suitable for grade 7 and up. Some sites suitable for upper elementary. Very Good
AGES OFTREASURE TIMELINE GAME
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/archaeology/treasure/timeline_launch.shtml
“From the Palaeolithic to the Norman Conquest, explore archaeological sites and treasures from the past, then test yourself on the eras and events in the Ages of Treasure game.” Good
THE ALCHEMY
http://www.levity.com/alchemy/index.html
“Over 100 megabytes online of information on alchemy in all its facets. Divided into over 1300 sections and providing tens of thousands of pages of text, over 2000 images, over 200 complete alchemical texts, extensive bibliographical material on the printed books and manuscripts, numerous articles, introductory and general reference material on alchemy.” Suitable for grade 7 and up. Good
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS OF
THE MIDDLE AGES
http://users.stargate.net/~mshapiro/calcohol.html
Information, recipes and methods of making alcoholic drinks in the Middle Ages. Good.
ANGLO-SAXON COINS GAME
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/lj/conquestlj/coin_entry.shtml
“Find out more about Anglo-Saxon money by taking a closer look at the coins and the stories behind them. When you think you know enough, test yourself by playing 'Coins' and see if you can make money talk.” Good
ARTLEX ON THE MIDDLE
AGES
http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/m/middleages.html
Several examples of Middle Ages art. Good
ASM’S MIDDLE AGES
PROJECT
http://www.asmilan.org/eschool/middle_ages/
A colorful site by middle school students. Sections: “Warfare by Chris, Crusades by Leo,
Castles, Farming by Giuliana ,Clothes by Myles, Food by Cill, Peasant Life by Valentina, Exploration by Connor, Science by Marco, Architecture by Joel, Homes by Nicoletta, Feudal System by Ho Sung, Crusades by Matteo, Italy by Naike, Knights by Riccardo, Marriage by Jessica, Monastery Life by Cesare, Vikings by Nick. Good
as suggestion for classes.” Good
BIOGRAPHIES OF WOMEN IN THE
MIDDLE AGES
http://www.ozedweb.com/history/middle_ages_biographies_women.htm
Brief biographical paragraphs of women in the Middle Ages. Sections: Women in Religion, Women in the
Trades, Women in Politics, Women in War, Women in Science and Medicine, and
Women in the Arts. Suitable for students
of all grades. Good
BUILD A MEDIEVAL CASTLE
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/castle.htm
Free downloadable
software with instructions for building a medieval castle. Also software to print our shield and the
elements of heraldry. Good
BUILD AN
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/games/arches/index.shtml
Answer 5 questions to build a virtual arch. Good
THE CAERLAVEROCK
http://www.suat.demon.co.uk/caerlaverock/index.htm
Follow the excavation of an English castle. Updates from the excavation show what has
been uncovered. Suitable for students
elementary and up. Good
THE CAMELOT PROJECT
http://www.lib.rochester.edu/camelot/cphome.stm
Information about the Arthurian legends and texts. Suitable for high school students. Good
THE
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/Cha2Can.html
The complete online text of the Canterbury Tales in Middle
English. Useful for research but
students will not be able to understand the language. Good
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/Boxcastle.shtml
Build a castle from a cardboard box. Good
CASEY AT THE BAT – MEDIEVAL
http://www.loyno.edu/%7EMidAges/kmcderm.html
The poem “Casey at the Bat” is rendered in Middle English. Shows both versions. Good
CASTLES OF THE WORLD
Links to castles around the world (actually
CHAUCER TEXTS ONLINE
http://geoffreychaucer.org/texts/
Links to sites with online versions of the Canterbury Tales. Some have side by side translations into modern
English. Good
THE CODE OF CHIVALRY
http://www.astro.umd.edu/~marshall/chivalry.html
The Code of Chivalry and the Rules of Courtly Love. Gives the basic rules people were to strive to live by. Good
THE CRUSADER
http://jeru.huji.ac.il/ef1.htm
Information on life in
THE CRUSADES: A DEFENSIVE GESTURE
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/6981/defense.htm
Information on the reasons behind the Crusades. Good
THE CRUSADES
http://www.mrdowling.com/606islam.html
A basic introduction for elementary students on the Crusades and the rise of Islam. Sections: The Crusades, The Arabs, Later Crusades and Cool Links. Good
DE RE MILITARI
Site for the Society
for Medieval Military History. Includes
accounts of the great battles and armies of the Middle Ages. Check out the Journey of Medieval Military
History and the Resources for Students and Scholars. Good
DEVIZES CASTLE ON THE
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/3670/index.html
The site for
DIGITAL DANTE
http://dante.ilt.columbia.edu/new/
Detailed multimedia information about Dante and his Divine Comedy. Suitable for senior high students. Includes electronic texts, images and more. Good
THE DOMESDAY BOOK INDEX
http://www.infokey.com/hon/domesday.htm
A search engine
allowing people with British ancestry to search for more information. “This is a hyperlink listing of the all the
counties mentioned in the Domesday Book, a census of Norman Britain compiled in
1086, showing the land owners and conditions of the counties and their
enclosures. If you have traced your Surname
in our DataBase Search Engine, finding your family origin in
DRACULA’S CASTLE – A WINDOW INTO EASTERN
EUROPEAN HISTORY
http://www.draculascastle.com/index3.html
An exploration of
the 12th century
Dress,
Jewels, Arms
http://www.ceu.hu/medstud/manual/SRM/index.htm
A guide to the
clothing of medieval times and of the various meanings of the styles,
ornamentation and more. Includes Arms
& Armor, Costumes, Jewelry, and Heraldry. Good
DRESSING CECILY: AN INTERACTIVE ELIZABETHAN
WARDROBE
http://costume.dm.net/doll/index.html
Click on different
items of clothing to put them on Lady Cecily as she prepares to visit the court
of Queen Elizabeth. You may need review
the “Overview of an Elizabethan Outfit” to do it. Fun.
Good
EARLY MEDIEVAL RESOURCES FOR
http://members.aol.com/michellezi/resources-index.html
Information on
EDWARD GRIM’S ACCOUNT OF THE MURDER OF THOMAS
BECKET
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/grim-becket.html
When Thomas Becket,
Archbishop of Canterbury was murdered in 1179 it changed the politico-religious
landscape of
ELIZABETH I (1533-1603)
http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/eliza.htm
Biographical
information on Queen Elizabeth I, Queen of England at the end of the medieval
period. Sections: Quotes, The Life of
Elizabeth I, Essays & Articles, Image Gallery and Additional Sources. Good
ELECTRONIC PASSPORT – THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.mrdowling.com/703middleages.html
Online information
on the Middle Ages. Sections: Feudalism,
Primogeniture, Christendom, The Huns, The Barbarians, The
THE EMPLOYEES OF
http://www.dur.ac.uk/r.h.britnell/Priory_employees.htm
Lists the number of people employed in various positions in the priory
and their wages. Good for student
research. Good
EUROPEAN MIDDLE AGES
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/MA/CONTENTS.HTM
A reference site for teachers and students (grade 6 and up). Note: Some sections are still under
construction. Good
FANTASTIC FISH OF THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.godecookery.com/ffissh/ffissh.htm
Looks at the fish of
the Middle Ages “which populated
both the waters and the imagination of the Medieval world.” Includes drawings and descriptions of both
familiar and imaginary fish. Fun. Good
FEMALE HEROES
http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/heroine.html
Brief biographies of
female heroes from
FOOTWEAR OF THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/shoe/SHOEHOME.HTM
An examination of
shoes and shoemaking in the Middle Ages up to the 16th century. Shows the types of footwear, how they were
made and their functions. Includes
drawings. Good
http://www.heraldicclipart.com/catalog/index1.html
Clip art for students to print out and use in their projects. Good
THE GEOFFREY CHAUCER WEBSITE
http://www.courses.fas.harvard.edu/~chaucer/
Information on Geoffrey Chaucer
and the
GHOSTS IN THE CASTLE
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/castles/enter.html
Follow Marcus the
mouse to tour this castle. For primary
students. Good
GLOSSARY OF MEDIEVAL
http://www.pitt.edu/~medart/menuglossary/INDEX.HTM
A glossary of terms
found in medieval art and architecture.
From abacus to westwork (no x,y,z.’s).
Good
GREGORIAN CHANT
http://www.christusrex.org/www2/cantgreg/index_eng.html
Audio clips of choral music, one of the more common forms of
music in the Middle Ages. Most are live
recordings of chants recorded in a monastery in
HERALDIC COLORING BOOK
http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~heraldry/page_cb.html
A set of coloring pages of shield with heraldic designs. Click on the paint link to use your cursor to paint the shields. Good
HERALDIC DESIGN
http://www.windarooss.qld.edu.au/Main_Pages/heraldry/heraldry_nf.html
Detailed information on the meanings of symbols and colors on coats of arms. Good
HERALDS
http://renaissance.dm.net/heraldry/heralds.html
Information about
the origins of heralds and heraldry.
Good
HISTORY OF THE CRUSADES – A THINKQUEST
http://library.thinkquest.org/18110/?tqskip1=1&tqtime=1126
A look at the
Crusades at a student-created site. You
choose whether you want to know more about the Muslims or the Christians. Good
HISTORY OF THE
MONARCHY (
http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page5.asp
The official British site giving a brief biography of every British and/or Scottish monarch from around the 7th century to the present. Note: A little complicated to navigate. Good
THE HOURS OF JEANNE D’EVREUX –
A PRAYER BOOK FOR A QUEEN
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Jde/jdesplash.htm
“During the short period of time that The Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux was unbound to develop a facsimile
edition, The Metropolitan Museum of Art had an unprecedented opportunity to
show the entire book in sequence in the exhibition "Prayer Book for a
Queen: The Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux." This feature explores the five
primary divisions of this medieval prayer book.
Click the image below to explore the prayer book of Jeanne d'Evreux.” Suitable for senior high
students. Good
THE HUNDRED YEARS WAR – THE FINAL PHASE
http://xenophongroup.com/montjoie/hyw_fp.htm
A review of the
final, decisive phase of the Hundred Years War.
Includes a timeline of events from 1154 to 1461. Sections: Timeline; Map of
AN IDIOT’S GUIDE TO TEACHING BEOWULF
http://www.loyno.edu/%7EMidAges/moore.html
Designed to help new teachers teach Beowulf by providing tips and background information. Good
THE INTERNET RENAISSANCE BAND – MEDIEVAL MUSIC
http://www.csupomona.edu/%7Ejcclark/emusic/medieval.html
Several sound files of music in the medieval period. Uses QuickTime. A very good example. Good
JOURNEY THROUGH THE MIDDLE AGES WITH JAMES THE JINGLING JESTER
http://library.thinkquest.org/4051/titlepg.htm?tqskip1=1&tqtime=1108
A site for students by students on the Middle Ages. You can play a game exploring the castle or read information about life in the Middle Ages. An example of a good class project. Good
KING ARTHUR
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~merrie/Arthur/
Information on King Arthur and the Arthurian legend. Sections: The Matter of Britain, Arthur for
Kids, Characters, Battles, Geography, History, Reference and more. Good
KINGS
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/state/monarchs_leaders/launch_ani_kings_queens.shtml
“Put the kings and queens of
There
are four periods to explore. The Plantagenets and the Houses of Lancaster and
York are featured in the first period, the Tudors and Stuarts in the second,
and the House of
KINGS,
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/themes/castle.shtml
Rhymes, coloring pages and crafts on kings, queens and castles. For primary students. Good
KINGDOMALITY – WHAT IS YOUR MEDIEVAL
VOCATIONAL PERSONALITY?
http://www.cmi-lmi.com/kingdomality.html
Test your
personality to see what kind of medieval job would have appealed to you. Best for older students. Good
THE LADY
http://orion.it.luc.edu/~avande1/unicorn.html#
The Lady and the
Unicorn Tapestries are art treasures of the Middle Ages dating from around
1500. This site shows details of the
tapestries. Good
LES
http://humanities.uchicago.edu/images/heures/heures.html
A classic example of
a medieval book of hours. A description
with photos of the images from the book of hours owned by the Duc de
Berry. Good
http://www.castlewales.com/life.html
Discusses life in a
castle from around the 11th to the 14th century with
emphasis on the uses of the different areas of the castle. Sections: The Hall, The Kitchen,
Accommodations, Water and The Chapel.
Good
http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/brisas/sunda/ma/mahome.htm
A website on life in
the Middle Ages created by 4th and 5th grade students in
a school in
LITERATURE OF THE FRENCH MIDDLE
AGES
http://globegate.utm.edu/french/lit/middle.ages.html
Links to sites about French literature of the medieval period. A few of the sites are in French. Suitable for grade 7 and up. Good
THE MAGNA CARTA 1215 (TRANSLATED FROM THE
LATIN)
http://www.magnacartaplus.org/magnacarta/index.htm
An English
translation of the Magna Carta which established the separation of power
between a legislature, a judiciary and an executive. Good
MANUSCRIPTS AT THE
BODLEIAN LIBRARY
http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/dept/scwmss/wmss/medieval/browse.htm
Online images of manuscripts from the 11th to the
17th centuries, housed at the Bodleian Library in
MEDIEVAL
http://www.crcs.k12.ny.us/lib/hs/medieval_europe.htm
Links to websites with
information on the medieval period in
MEDIEVAL FEASTS – SOME OF MY FAVORITE MEDIEVAL
http://www.bitwise.net/~ken-bill/med-p1.htm
“Here are some of my favorite recipes from the period. I've
started each recipe of with the original text. As you'll see, there are few if
any measurements of ingredients, so feel free to adjust amounts to suit your
own taste without undue worry about staying authentic. Remember that that's
what you'd be doing in the Middle Ages anyway. Have fun.” Recipes
include: Lemon Salad, Chicken with Orange
MEDIEVAL FLAGS
http://www.kwantlen.bc.ca/~donna/sca/flags/
Pictures of medieval flags and banners.
Good
MEDIEVAL
http://www.guhsd.net/mcdowell/history/notes/unit3/feudalismchart.html
A chart showing the intricate relationships between people in the
Middle Ages. Good
MEDIEVAL MONASTICISM
http://www.faculty.de.gcsu.edu/~dvess/ids/medieval/medref.html
Information on the many monastic movements in the Middle Ages. For senior high and up. Good
MEDIEVAL SCIENCE
http://members.aol.com/McNelis/medsci_index.html
Information on the sciences in the Middle Ages. Sections include: Alchemy, Animals, Botany, Medicine, Horology,
Weights and Measures, and Mathematics.
Good
MEDIEVAL STUDIES THEME
http://www.cln.org/themes/medieval.html
An extensive page of links to Middle Ages websites. Most seem to be for grade 7 and up. Good
MEDIEVAL TIMES
http://www.schools.ash.org.au/elanorah/med.htm
A site by Australian students for students researching the medieval
period. Good
MEDIEVAL TIMES
http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/wes/webquests_themes/medieval_theme.html
An extensive page of links on the Middle Ages including webquests. For upper elementary students to use as a
resource. Note: We found a lot of broken
links on this site. Good
MEDIEVAL WOMEN
http://www.georgetown.edu/labyrinth/subjects/women/women.html
Links to information
on medieval women. Sections: Individual
Lives and Works of Medieval Women, Women Rulers & Creators General
Resources and Bibliographies. Good
MIDDLE AGES
http://www.kidskonnect.com/MiddleAges/MiddleAgesHome.html
Links for students to research about life in the Middle Ages. Note: We found a couple of broken links on this site. Good
THE MIDDLE AGES
http://radiantworks.com/middleages/
Basic information on
the Middle Ages. Sections: Feudal
System, The
THE MIDDLE AGES
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/middleages.htm
A page of links for students to research the Middle Ages. Good
MIDDLE AGES SITES
http://www.oswego.org/staff/cchamber/resources/middleages.cfm
A page with 30 links to information about the Middle Ages. Suitable for upper elementary and up. Good
MONARCHS OF
http://www.britannia.com/history/h6f.html
Biographical
profiles of the kings and queens of
MORALITIES, INTERLUDES
http://www.imagi-nation.com/moonstruck/spectop006.html
An article on the
kinds of dramatic entertainments during the Middle Ages. Check out the links, too. Good
MOSTLY MEDIEVAL – EXPLORING THE MIDDLE AGES
http://skell.org/SKELL/index.htm
Information on life
in
While we mostly
think of castles in the
MYTHICAL PLANTS OF THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.godecookery.com/mythical/mythical.htm
For a variety of
reasons, cultures would develop a belief in plants that never existed. Examples: The Barnacle Tree, The Tree of
Knowledge, The Mysterious Origin of Spices.
Good
THE NORMANS, A EUROPEAN PEOPLE
http://www.mondes-normands.caen.fr/angleterre/index.htm
A history of the
PAGES THROUGH THE AGES – THE
MIDDLE AGES
http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/OakViewES/harris/96-97/agespages/middle-ages/index.html
A school site on the Middle Ages.
Sections: Of Kings and Vikings, The Magna Carta, Knights, Heraldry, The
5th Grade Medieval Festival, and more. Shows what a class can do. Good
RAVENSGARD COSTUMING
http://www.ravensgard.org/gerekr/costume.html
A page of links to sites about costumes and clothing. Most have sections on medieval clothing. Good
RESOURCES FOR THE STUDY OF BEOWULF
http://www.library.unr.edu/subjects/guides/beowulf.html#medieval
An extensive list of links to information on Beowulf and the medieval period. Most are for junior/senior high students and up. Good
REVELATIONS FROM REPRODUCTIONS
– NATIONAL GALLERY OF
http://www.nga.gov/feature/revelations/revelations.shtm
A study of four 15th century Italian paintings showing how
photographs taken of the painting over their history show changes made by
conservators. Good
THE ROBIN HOOD PROJECT
http://www.lib.rochester.edu/camelot/rh/rhhome.stm
Some of what we know
of the medieval period comes from the Robin Hood movies and TV programs of the
mid-20th century. This site
draws together a database of texts, images and bibliographies of the Robin Hood
legends. Good
SEND A MEDIEVAL-GRAM
http://www.pillagedvillage.com/gramsend.html
Choose a graphic and send an email message to a friend. Good
http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/castle1.htm
Follow the directions to move about the castle. The rooms are shown in pencil drawings with simple descriptions. A very simple introduction for primary students. Good
SOME CLOTHING OF THE MIDDLE
AGES
http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/cloth/bockhome.html
Information on different items of clothing from the Middle Ages. Includes some drawings. Good
SYMBOLISM OF HERALDRY
http://www.digiserve.com/heraldry/symbols.htm
A simple list of the meaning of symbols used in heraldry. Good
TECHNOLOGY DURING THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.mce.k12tn.net/middleages/technology.htm
A brief list of inventions from 700 to 1320. Good
TUDOR FAMILIES
http://www.geocities.com/tudorgenealogist/index2.html
Biographical information on the Tudor families. Includes: Royal Houses, White Rose Families,
and Other Families. Note: We found a
couple of broken links. Good
UMFA MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPTS
http://www.umfa.utah.edu/?id=MTQx
Background information from the Utah Museum of Fine Arts on illuminated manuscripts and their role in the medieval period. Very good as background material. Good
THE UNIQUE
http://www.medsca.org/stavechurch/frameset.html
Norwegian stave
churches were unique to
THE
http://www.regia.org/village.htm
A fictional village in
WAR ENGINES OF THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.middelaldercentret.dk/warengines.htm#top
A Danish site on the
reconstruction of medieval war engines such as ballistas, catapults and
trebuchets. Shows drawings of the
different engines, photos of reconstructions and more. Good
http://www.warwick-castle.co.uk/warwick2004/index.asp
A virtual visit to
WHARRAM PERCY – THE LOST MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
http://loki.stockton.edu/~ken/wharram/wharram.htm
The
WOMEN ARTISTS FROM THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD TO THE
PRESENT
http://www.csupomona.edu/~plin/women/womenart.html
Brief information on
seven women artists of the medieval period.
Click on the thumbnails for a larger view of the works. Good
WOMEN KNIGHTS IN THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.heraldica.org/topics/orders/wom-kn.htm
Although we think
that all knights in the Middle Ages were men, there were women knights at
various times and places. This site
discusses how women came to be knights and how they were honored. Good
WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.usm.maine.edu/~flc/emily.htm
A look at the rights
and roles of women during various periods of the Middle Ages and in different
countries. Good
LESSON PLANS
BACK TO THE CLASSICS: EXPLORING THE
EVOLUTION OF CHAMBER MUSIC FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO TODAY – LESSON
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990625friday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on chamber music for grades 9-12. “This music lesson plans allows students to closely examine chamber music as it has changed from the Middle Ages to today. Students will work in small groups to research the composers, instruments and typical presentation of chamber music in five distinct time periods, and then individually write biographies of composers from their assigned era. Each group will create an interesting and informative display of their epoch and biographies, which they will present in a future class.” Excellent
THE BEAUTY OF ANGLO-SAXON POETRY: A PRELUDE
TO BEOWULF – LESSON
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=410
A lesson plan
for grades 9-12 on Anglo-Saxon poetry. “Who
says the Dark Ages were “dark”? In the world that we sometimes think of as
barbaric and violent, beauty was prized in visual ornamentation and literary
elaboration. In this introduction to Anglo-Saxon literature, students will
study the literature and literary techniques of the early Middle Ages, thus
preparing students to read Beowulf
with an appreciation for its artistry and beauty. Students will learn the conventions
of Anglo-Saxon poetry, solve online riddles, write riddles, and reflect on what
they have learned.” Excellent
CASTLES IN MEDIEVAL TIMES – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/tourFames.cgi?tour_id=13824
A tour of castles project. “Because of the importance of the castle, it
was necessary to find skilled people to construct them. In this activity, you
will play the role of the master mason who was in charge of the hundreds of
workers required to build a castle. You have been assigned by King Knowitall
from the land of "Learnalot" to build his castle. The site has been
chosen to build it and now you must learn all you can about castles by: ●
looking at other castles ● learning the terminology associated with
castles ● learning about life in a castle ● learning how to defend
a castle
To complete your task, you will create a written portfolio with the information
you find. The final project will be the construction of the king's castle. Good
luck in your adventure. Now let's begin with "What's In A Castle?". Excellent
CATHEDRALS, PYRAMIDS
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1992/3/92.03.04.x.html
A curriculum unit for grades 4
and 5 on the Middle Ages. “This unit will be a comparative study of three different cities that
were thriving during the period 1450 to 1500:
CHAUCER’S WIFE OF
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=287
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on
the Wife of Bath from the Canterbury Tales by Chaucer. “This lesson introduces
students to one of the most admired characterizations in Chaucer's The
EDUCATION WORLD –
SPECIAL THEME – THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr190.shtml
“Each
month we will present a special issue focused on some of history's most
teachable moments. Together, the lesson plans and resources presented will form
a timeline of some of the most important events, people, and places of the past
millennium.
This
month, we introduce our Millennium Series with special lessons and links to great
resources for teaching about the Middle Ages.” Sections: Days and Knights: A Unit
on the Middle Ages; Great Sites for Teaching the Middle Ages; the Middle Ages:
Twelve Activities Take Students Back in Time; and Kids in the Castle: Lessons,
Activities and Virtual
http://www.coreknowledge.org/CK/resrcs/lessons/498EuropeMidAges.htm
A unit for grades 4-5 on the Middle Ages. “This unit focuses on the development of
European civilization during the Middle Ages in
EXCALIBUR –
CURRICULUM
http://www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3708/
A curriculum unit for grades 9-12 on the history and legend of King Arthur. “In this unit, students will explore the history and legend of King Arthur, including the symbols and social values expressed by the story of King Arthur. Students will read excerpts from the legend, and view artwork that depicts King Arthur's life and times. In King Arthur: Man or Legend?, students compare King Arthur's persona from the legendary and historic perspectives, and craft an outline for a theater piece featuring the symbolism, characterization, and context they have learned. In Castles and Cornerstones, students will explore the historic importance and function of castles in King Arthur's time, and create a castle of their own design in three dimensions, using found materials. In Chivalry and Courtly Love, students will examine the way the Arthurian ideals of chivalry and courtly love have influenced our modern concepts of love, inspiring students' execution of a short thematic play.” Excellent
EXPLORING ARTHURIAN LEGEND – LESSON
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=235
A lesson plan
for grades 9-12 on Arthurian legends. “The
border between fact and fiction becomes blurred in legend, stories which
themselves have a history and in their evolving shape carry the imprint of all
the hands that passed them. Through the Internet, students can track the growth
of a legend like that of King Arthur, from its emergence in the so-called Dark
Ages to its arrival on the silver screen.”
Excellent
HORSE WARRIORS – LESSON
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/horsewarriors/
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on
the use of horses for warfare. “Students will: 1. compare
and contrast characteristics of given civilizations 2. understand
some similarities of feudal warrior societies
3. understand the
evolution and basis of social classes in the medieval world.” Excellent
AN INTRODUCTION TO BEOWULF – LESSON
http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=813
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on Beowulf. “Although this lesson assumes students will read Beowulf in translation, it introduces students to the poem’s original Old English and explains the relationship between Old, Middle, and Modern English. The lesson then goes on to introduce students to alliteration, alliterative verse, and kennings and their importance to Beowulf.” Excellent
THE LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR – LESSON
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/arthur/
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on the legend of King Arthur. “Students will understand the following: 1.Many writers have told the tale of King Arthur and the people around him, including Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin, and Mordred. The legends are part of our heritage.” Excellent
MAPPING THE PAST – LESSON
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=328
A lesson plan
for grades 6-8 on the Middle Ages. “This
lesson provides students with experience in working with historical maps as
cultural artifacts that reflect the views of particular times and places.
Students begin by examining European world maps from three eras -- the Middle
Ages, the Age of Discovery, and the period of
MARCO POLO TAKES A
TRIP – LESSON
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=451
A lesson plan for grades K-2 on
Marco Polo. “In this
lesson, students will learn about the remarkable travels of Marco Polo. They
will consult maps to locate
MEDIEVAL
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3814/
A lesson plan for grades 5-8 on symbolism in Medieval and Renaissance art. “A lily, a rose, a columbine, a violet, a pansy, an iris—all are pleasingly decorative to the casual observer. For the medieval and the renaissance artists, flowers were part of a rich visual symbolism. In this lesson, students explore how botanical illustrations contribute to the telling of story in a 12th, 13th and 14th century religious painting. Students will learn about these symbolic flowers and discuss their connotation. The examination of plant representation in illuminated manuscripts, Books of Hours, miniatures, and paintings is used as a means of learning the botanical symbolism, and developing students' artistic impressions of flowers. Students will also gain knowledge of the science of flowers and their structural qualities.” Excellent
MEDIEVAL
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/guides/1986/3/86.03.03.x.html
A 7th
grade unit on medieval life focusing on three major concepts: feudalism, the
castle and the manor. Includes
activities, quizzes, a puzzle and more.
Excellent
MEDIEVAL TIMES – INTERDISCIPLINARY
http://members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/medieval.html
An interdisciplinary
unit on the Middle Ages for 5th grade (adaptable to 4th
& 6th, too). Includes
Rationale, Activities for different subject areas and more. Excellent
MEDIEVAL TIMES STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEETS
http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/medieval_activity_sheets.htm
Activity sheets for
elementary students. Sections:
Introductory Lesson, Lesson One: Medieval History, Lesson Two: Medieval Life,
Lesson Three: Medieval Knights, Lesson Four: Medieval Castles, Lesson Five:
Heraldry, and Lesson Six: Famous People.
Each section has several activity sheets. Excellent
THE MIDDLE AGES - WORLD HISTORY LESSON
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/timesmedieval/
A
DiscoverySchool.com lesson plan for grades 3-5 on the Middle Ages with several
different activities. Excellent
MYSTERY IN THE MIDDLE AGES - CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
http://www.xtec.es/crle/02/middle_ages/alumne/index.htm
An
outline for a play for the classroom in which students take on roles and solve
a mystery. Sections: Prologue, Creating Your Character, Setting
the Scene, Building Up the Plot, Catching the Criminal, and Crime and
Punishment. Excellent
NOT EVERONE LIVED IN CASTLES IN THE MIDDLE AGES – LESSON
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=448
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on
life in the Middle Ages. “Many people think of the Middle Ages as a romantic time when
gallant knights rescued lovely damsels in distress and everyone lived in
castles. But that's only one small facet of the picture. In this lesson,
students will learn about the lifestyle of the wealthy elite and then expand
their view of medieval society by exploring the lives of the peasants,
craftsmen, and monks.” Excellent
ON THE
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=488
A curriculum
unit for grades 3-5 on Marco Polo. “In
this curriculum unit, students will become Marco Polo adventurers, following
his route to and from
PESTILENCE
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20011002tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan from
the NY Times “exploring the causes and impacts of disease
epidemics and pandemics”. For grades
6-12. “students investigate various
disease epidemics that have devastated the world population at different points
in history and examine the diseases' effects on the countries they impacted.” One of the epidemics examined is the Black
Plague in the medieval
SYMMETRY IN SIR GAWAIN
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=601
A lesson plan for grades 9-12. “Gawain and the Green Knight, written in Middle English in
the late 1300s, combines two stories familiar to contemporary audiences under
the overarching story of Arthur's round table and his feud with his half-sister
Morgan le Fay. The first is a beheading tale, which becomes the impetus behind
Gawain's quest and frames the second tale, Bertilak's test of Gawain's honor.
As Gawain completes his adventures and returns home, the audience is led to
consider the true measure of a hero.
This lesson plan explores symmetry in the structure and themes of Gawain, delving into the antagonist's representation of the "duality of nature." In examining knightly virtues, students will measure Gawain's strength as the poem's hero. The lesson explains background information that every medieval thinker listening to a performance of the poem would know, in an effort to put the student into the mind-set of the medieval audience, providing a deeper appreciation and understanding of the work.” Excellent
TALES OF KING ARTHUR – LESSON
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=450
A lesson plan
on Arthurian legends for grades 6-8. “The
stories of King Arthur and his Court have entertained young and old alike for
over a thousand years. In this lesson, students will discover how historical
events gradually merged with fantasy to create the colorful tales we enjoy
today. They will read some of the more familiar stories, learn about the code
of chivalry of the Round Table, ponder the symbolism of the Holy Grail, and
then choose a favorite Arthurian character for a bit of role-playing.” Excellent
THE WORLD IN THE 15TH
CENTURY – LESSON
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/socialstd/MWH/Unit_I_Contents2.html
A unit of study with activities for world history in the 15th
century. Sections: The
THE BLACK DEATH ON
CNN – LESSON
A lesson plan for grades 10-11 in which students view a typical CNN story, then research the Black Death in medieval Europe and create a CNN-type report on it. Very Good
DAYS
http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr191.shtml
Ideas for cross-curricular
activities for classes studying the Middle Ages. Ideas include holding a Medieval Tournament,
costumes and more. Very Good
FROM MEDIEVAL TIMES
TO TODAY – LESSON
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/medievaltimes/
A lesson plan for grades 5-8 on the medieval period. “Students will ● trace the medieval trade routes of
● describe some of the uses of commodities in the Middle Ages.” Very Good
LESSON PLANS ON THE
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/chaucer.html
A collection of lesson plans and website links on the Canterbury Tales. Very Good
MEDIEVAL CASTLE
BUILDING PLAN
http://www.pics4learning.com/lessonplan_details.php?id=h10
A lesson plan for building a medieval castle using sugar cubes. Very Good
MEDIEVAL CASTLES
http://www.teachnet.ie/projects.asp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eteachnet%2Eie%2Fsbradshaw&pid=74
A unit of study on medieval castles. Each section has Teacher, Student and Worksheets sections. No grade level is given so it can be adapted to grades 4 and up. Very Good
http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/snapshots/snapshot10/snapshot10.htm
A classroom activity in which students compare a medieval
map of the
THE FEUDAL SYSTEM – CASTLES AT WAR – LESSON
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/feudalsystem/
A lesson plan on feudalism for grades 9-12. “Students will ● Understand the feudal system of the Middle Ages. ● Write a fictional first-person account from the point of view of a king, noble, knight, or peasant.” Note: We don’t have the video listed but Internet resources will provide the information. Good
FEUDALISM: THE PEOPLE – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/tourFames.cgi?tour_id=13477
An exploration of feudalism project. Read about the topics and take the quiz. Good
ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/tourFames.cgi?tour_id=14118
An exploration of illuminated manuscripts. Read about them and produce a manuscript. Good
JOAN OF ARC – LESSON
http://teacher.scholastic.com/webquest/wrldhist/whjoan.htm
A brief lesson plan on Joan of Arc. Students take a quiz and visit websites to get the answers. For elementary students. Good
A MEDIEVAL CARTOON – UNRAVELING THE
MEANING - CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/snapshots/snapshot12/snapshot12.htm
A classroom activity in which students must study a cartoon and unravel the meaning by reading the background material. Good
MEDIEVAL FEASTS – LESSON
A lesson plan for grades 3-4 on medieval feasts. “Purpose: To familiarize students with a social aspect of the Middle Ages, with great feast being the focus of this lesson.” Good
MEDIEVAL FEASTS – LESSON
http://www.teachersdesk.com/lessons/history/Medieval%20Feasts.htm
A lesson plan for grades 3-4 on medieval feasts. “Objectives:
● Students should be able to describe what a great feast consisted of in
the Middle Ages. ● Students should be able
to demonstrate the ability to compare/contrast Medieval feasts with modern day
feast/dinners. Students should be able
to apply their knowledge of Medieval feasts to work cooperatively in groups and
design their own "great feast."”
Good
MEDIEVAL MADNESS –
CLASSROOM PROJECT
http://www.d118.s-cook.k12.il.us/South/curriculum/team6c/midages/
A classroom project for upper
elementary/middle school students. “Welcome all ye lords and ladies of
the manor! You are about to embark on an exciting adventure which
will lead to a wealth of knowledge of the time in history we call the
"Middle Ages."
MIDDLE AGES – ATOZ
http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/middleages.html
A brief
list of classroom activities for studying the Middle Ages. Good
THE MIDDLE AGES TODAY – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
http://www.loyno.edu/%7EMidAges/Jwass50.html
A
classroom project in which students choose a facet of medieval life to study
and then find “cultural artifacts” within the modern world. They prepare a multimedia presentation based
on their findings. Adaptable to several
grade levels. Good
THE MURDER OF ARCHBISHOP BECKET – LESSON
A lesson plan on the murder of Thomas Becket in which students must support either Becket or his killers. Suitable for elementary students. Good
OF MONKS
http://www.coreknowledge.org/CK/resrcs/lessons/498Monks.htm
A lesson plan for 4th grade students on the music of the Middle Ages. “This six day music unit is designed to be taught in conjunction with the Middle Ages unit covered in the fourth grade classroom. The unit explores Gregorian chant, the development of music notation, ballads, the lute, and the recorder. Students will create a minstrel gallery, play the recorder, listen to lute music and Gregorian chant, perform an English sword dance and original ballad compositions at a Medieval feast.” Good
TRAITS OF CHIVALRY – LESSON
http://eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Social_Studies/World_History/WRH0030.html
A lesson plan for grade 10 students on chivalry. “After reading several different stories about King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, students work in small groups (3-4 students) to generate character traits that seem to be part of the code of chivalry. The group which generates the longest legitimate list gets a reward of some type (I use no homework passes). One student records on the chalkboard all traits from all groups at random. These traits are then grouped into categories (physical characteristics, attitudes toward other people, attitudes toward battle, etc.). Finally students discuss within their original groups which characteristics remain important today and which are no longer important. They might be encouraged to try to explain why certain traits have become less important while others have remained.” Very brief. Good
WEBQUESTS
ANGLO SAXON WEBQUEST
http://www.rbhs.w-cook.k12.il.us/ASwebquest1.htm
A webquest for
11th grade students on the Anglo Saxons. “Choose an aspect of Anglo-Saxon life from
the Resource list below. Research it. Compile information and
transform it into a poster. Your poster will teach four major ideas about
your subject and include text and images from your research. Finally, you
will present your poster to the class and elaborate on the main ideas in the
poster. This research will help us understand the Anglo-Saxon and
Medieval era and give us a context in which to study "Beowulf,"
"The Seafarer," and various other works of literature.
The posters will hang in the classroom providing a constant source of reference.” Excellent
ANGLO SAXONS
http://coestudents.valdosta.edu/tnbentle/
A
webquest for senior high students on the Anglo Saxons and Beowulf. “In Beowulf, we see examples of Anglo-Saxon traditions.
These traditions affected what they considered to be good or evil. Beowulf
represents the ultimate hero who fought only for good. He is honorable and shows
this through coming to help Hrothgar, a friend of his father, when he was in
need. Grendel, Beowulf's nemesis, is often considered a personification of pure
evil. By observing the traditions and expectations of the Anglo-Saxons, you are
to see why certain things were considered evil and what was considered truly
good. Is good and evil understood universally or is it cultural? By looking at
these aspects of the story and Anglo-Saxon culture, you will be able to
formulate your own answers.” Excellent
AT THE TABARD INN – WEBQUEST
http://tiger.towson.edu/users/bfitzg2/webquest/Home.htm
A webquest for
grades 9-12 on the Middle Ages and The
In
order to complete this WebQuest you must; read the selected character sketches
and tales from the "
AVOID IT BY THE
PLAGUE! – WEBQUEST
http://students.itec.sfsu.edu/edt628/ascendedone/plagueII.html
A webquest for secondary language arts and social studies
classes in which students form a team to research the political implications of
the Black Plague in
BEOWULF
http://www.wcusd5.net/attend/hs/guehntam/beowulf_&_king_arthur.htm
A webquest for senior high students on Beowulf and King Arthur. “This web quest comparing and contrasting King Arthur and Beowulf is a comprehensive study in which students experience the world of medieval bravery and barbarism, fierce loyalties and heroic legends, swords and shields, and other cultural hallmarks. Students are exposed to an in-depth, college preparatory discipline. Relating English history and classical literary themes to research writing and analytical thinking benefits students in whatever field of study or work they pursue.” Note: We found one broken link among the many on this site. Excellent
THE BIRTH OF THE (EARLY) MIDDLE AGES – WEBQUEST
http://www.milton.k12.vt.us/WebQuests/SChristensen/webquest-middle_ages.htm
A webquest for upper
elementary/middle school students on the Middle Ages. “During this WebQuest, you will discover how
different groups during the Middle Ages were bound together by different sets
of loyalties. You will be asked to create maps and answer eight questions that
demonstrate your understanding and knowledge of this era. The
Situation During the Middle Ages
http://www.lpisd.org/campuses/lphs/techapps/meyersj/canterburytales/index.htm
A webquest for
senior high students on The Canterbury Tales.
“Questions to consider along the way: 1. What is a pilgrimage
and why was the one to
CASTLE BUILDER WEBQUEST
http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/castle_builder/
A webquest for 7th
grade in which students will learn about Medieval Welsh society as they form
teams to build a castle in Aberystwyth, Wales. They need to research Welsh life
in detail as well as study other castles for design ideas. The final product will be a model of some
sort of the proposed castle. Excellent
CATHERINE, CALLED BIRDY – WEBQUEST
http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/cimpullitti/webquest.html
A webquest using the book by Karen Cushman Catherine,
Called Birdy. Note: You do not need to use the book for the webquest, just
change the title. “Each of you will be assigned a group that will study some aspect of the
Middle Ages. Your group's task is to research and present your topic. Each
group will be responsible for keeping a Research Journal in addition to the
CHAUCER WEBQUEST
http://www.sis.edu.hk/Departments/Information%20Skills/Web%20Quests/Chaucer/Introduction.htm
A webquest for
senior high students on Chaucer. “ In a group of four, you are employed by a
Web-based publishing company who are releasing a new website about Geoffrey
Chaucer to commemorate the 600th anniversary of his death and Life in the
Middle Ages to mark the beginning of the new Millennium. One of you is a
linguist, another of you is a Sociologist, the third member of the group is a
Theologian and the fourth is a Literary Historian. Each member of the
group will have a responsibility for specific sections of the website.
You
will publish the website using Microsoft FrontPage. For a guide to using
FrontPage, follow this link. You will also need to
design an evaluation sheet which can be used to assess the websites we create
in class. The big question that
you each have to answer is... In each of
the four areas of study, what are the fundamental differences between the
Middle Ages and the 21st Century?”
Excellent
CHAUCER’S
http://literacy.calumet.purdue.edu/STUDENT/bourdens1/
A webquest for 11th grade students
on The
CHAUCERIAN JOLLITY – WEBQUEST
http://www.kenton.k12.ky.us/Webquest/ChaucerianJollityFinal.htm
A webquest on the
Middle Ages for senior high students. “In
literary circles all over the world, it is a tradition to celebrate
THE DOOR IN THE WALL
http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/ibickman/door/doorindex.htm
A webquest for middle school students. “Good Morrow, Traveler! I am also traveler from a far off place of long ago. I have heard that you will be reading, in what you call, a novel about my good friend, Sir Robin, in The Door in the Wall. He is a great lad! Ah, but first you would like to learn about Robin's life, manners and customs in the Middle Ages would you not?” Note: We found a couple of broken links on this site. Excellent
THE MAGIC OF MERLIN – WEBQUEST
http://www.campbell.k12.ky.us/links/webquest/veteran/magic.html
Subtitled “The Making of a Knight”. A webquest for grades 3-4 on the Middle Ages. “You will be working with a fellow knight-in-training to learn more about medieval life. As part of your preparation for knighthood, you will complete a project that helps future knights-in-training. You will also demonstrate your knowledge of medieval life by designing and building a castle with a group of knights. This is your opportunity to persuade King Arthur (your teacher) that you have successfully completed all duties and are worthy of knighthood.” Excellent
MEDIEVAL
http://www.henry.k12.ky.us/hcms/library/webquest/middleages/main.htm
A webquest for 7th grade students
on life in the Middle Ages. “1. As an apprentice, you
will gather information as you learn about a specific aspect of Medieval
Life. Sources of this information will include Internet websites, and
various print materials available in the
2.
Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will be able to share your
knowledge with others in a PowerPoint Presentation.
3. You will then be able to write an informational article about that aspect of medieval life and how it relates to the world of today.” Excellent
MEDIEVAL TIME TRAVEL WEBQUEST
http://educ.queensu.ca/~citc/august99/index_time_travel.html
A webquest for 4th
grade students on the medieval period. “
MEDIEVAL TIMES REALITY ADVENTURE – WEBQUEST
http://www.ndaviess.k12.in.us/elemshare/Teachers/jweathers/Medieval.htm
A webquest for 6th grade students
on the Middle Ages. Wouldn't it be terrific to travel back in
time to explore a castle and see knights in shining armor and beautiful
princesses? Just think of all the magnificent sights and heroic tournaments you
would witness! But what was it "really" like to live in Medieval
Times? Perhaps you would like to see all this through the eyes of a serf, a
knight, a princess, or maybe even a monk.
In your quest you will discover the world of
the feudal system and explore Medieval castles. You will complete projects
along the way to progress from being a mere serf to attaining the title of king
or queen.
Your serfdom will begin by watching a few
short video clips from the movie Ever
After. The teacher will select the parts of the movie to show the
serfs (aka Class) in the
classroom. These clips will provide you a brief glimpse of the sights and
sounds of Medieval Times. Then you will begin researching the feudal
system and learning about the art, music, literature, and architecture of
Medieval Times. Be sure to stay away from rats while you look for causes and
effects of the Black Death! Imagine being called by Pope Urban II to take part
in the Crusades and wondering why they were so important and what would happen
because of them. All of this and more will unfold as you travel through
the activities!
Are you ready to learn what is kept in a
keep, how a morning star is used, or what (besides water) can be found in a
moat? Be alert as you transform your thinking from a fairytale world to a land
of reality.” Excellent
THE MIDDLE AGES STORYTELLING WEBQUEST
http://www.iwebquest.com/middleages/
A webquest for upper elementary
and middle school students on the Middle Ages.
“Can you create and tell a
story that will teach your peers about the people and ideas of the middle
ages?” Excellent
MIDDLE AGES WEBQUEST
http://www.tr.k12.in.us/tre01/brownl/Staff/middle_ages_webquest.htm
A webquest on the Middle Ages for elementary students. “Wow! The principal has been informed that our school has been selected to do a ten-minute special for 60 minutes. Don’t worry! The topic is the Middle Ages and 60 minutes is going to pick the group that can present the best interactive presentation demonstrating everything that your group has researched.” Excellent
SOCIAL ISSUES IN CHAUCER’S THE
http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/tips/t2prod/marinowq5.html
A webquest for senior high
students on the literary devices used in Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. “What is a frame story? A frame story is a
narrative device that connects a series of otherwise unrelated tales. A
famous frame story is Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. Several
pilgrims, who are from all walks of life, are journeying to visit a shrine and
they stop at the Tabard Inn. Here it is decided that they will each tell
a tale to past the time on their journey. The host of the
The many
pilgrims who tell the tales are “
a Knight, his son the Squire, the Knight's Yeoman, a Prioress, a Second
Nun, a Monk, a Friar, a Merchant, a Clerk, a Man of Law, a Franklin, a Weaver,
a Dyer, a Carpenter, a Tapestry-Maker, a Haberdasher, a Cook, a Shipman, a
Physician, a Parson, a Miller, a Manciple, a Reeve, a
Summoner, a Pardoner, the Wife of Bath, and Chaucer
himself.” (Classic Notes.com) Their tales relate a variety of social issues
from the Middle Ages and from the perspective of each
narrator. The issues include adultery, bribery, theft, murder, religious
persecution, banishment, rape, feminism, fraud, unfaithful wives, wicked
clergy, violence, poisonous drugs, borrowing and lending money, debt, revenge,
war, fighting, betrayal, lying, dishonest rulers, and execution. TASK
Our Creative Writing class will also write a frame
story. The title will be The Metro Tales. The setting is a
stalled NYC subway train car. Each student in our class will choose one
of the many passengers to narrate a tale. The story must be a
A WEBQUEST INVESTIGATING MEDIEVAL SOCIETY
http://www.gecdsb.on.ca/sub/schools/elem/southwoo/pitman/medieval%20webquest/index.htm
A webquest for upper elementary students on life in the medieval period. “Students will explore the feudal system with an emphasis on the roles of the various members of medieval society and their place in the social hierarchy. ● Students will investigate the lives and roles of the people listed. ● They will make a diagram which shows the social hierachy of the feudal system. ● They will choose one member of the society and create a monologue reflecting a day in the life of that person.” Excellent
http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/sms/sgibson/webmedtitle.htm
A webquest for 6th
grade students on the Middle Ages. “Time: Year 2150 Place: Time Travel
Central, UN Building, New York City Hackers
have invaded the World History Center data bases and destroyed all records of
the world's past history. Other records, such as books and artifacts were
destroyed 10 years earlier in the Universal Wars. Your team has been
assigned to recover information on
The Middle Ages is the time period from 400 to about 1500. We know that many wars and plagues occured during this time period and life was not easy. Remember it is your duty to return with information and artifacts that will help us have a better understanding of what it was like to live in the Middle Ages. Be very careful if you are transported to the year 1066!” Excellent
BEOWULF VS. GRENDEL & CO. – WEBQUEST
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/webgoodandra.html
A webquest for
high school students on good and evil in literature.
“In this WebQuest you will be working together with a group of students
in class. Each group will answer the Task or Quest(ion). As a member of the
group you will explore Webpages from people all over the world who care about
GOOD
You'll begin with everyone in your group getting some background before dividing into roles where people on your team become experts on one part of the topic. To begin to understand the concept of good and evil, Mr. Bucci's World Literature's class will indoctrinate you to the ways that the epic writer of the Anglo-Saxon's used the story of Beowulf to show depravity. By examining the protagonist as the forces of goodness and the antagonist as an allegory of evil, the theme of good and evil will come into focus and allow you to understand its complexities.” Note: We found several broken links on this site. Very Good
CASTLES IN THE MIDDLE AGES –
WEBQUEST
http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/schools/oakridge/webquests/castles/Index.html
A webquest for elementary students on castles. “You
are to write a research paper on Castles in
CASTLES, KNIGHTS
http://www.tsc.k12.in.us/ci/webquests/webquests/MCC-KellyCavanaugh/Freak_the_Mighty_index.htm
A webquest for 9th
grades students on the Arthurian legends. “You will need to visit websites on King
Arthur, knights, and castle life in order to complete the following activities. Part
I. Individual Task (you each MUST do
this one separately): Write a letter to Max explaining what you've learned
about castles, knights, and life during the times of King Arthur. This
must be one page typed (double-spaced, Times New Roman, 1-inch margins), spell
check your work, and be sure edit your work before turning in! Part
II. Group Tasks (you each choose
ENTERTAIN THE KING: A MEDIEVAL QUEST
http://www.milforded.org/schools/eastshore/pbegin/wq/medieval.html
A webquest for 6th
grade students on medieval history. “You and your medieval band of merry travelers
must create a play that will both entertain and inform the court. This play
must include details about medieval times (500AD-1300AD)” Very Good
A FEUDALISM WEBQUEST:
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec596/project2/feudalism/feudalism.html
A webquest in which
individual students or teams research the feudal systems in
FLASHBACK TO THE MIDDLE AGES – WEBQUEST
http://www.moffatsd.org/admin/technology/webquest/medievalages/
A webquest for
grades 5-6 on the Middle Ages.
“Your science class invented a time machine, but your social studies
teacher has hijacked it and sent your entire class back to the middle ages! The
only way you can all survive until you figure out how to return to your
rightful era is to learn about the society you have been sent to. Otherwise,
you may be imprisoned in the dungeon.
Luckily, there is a computer on board the time machine. You will have access to the internet to do research.:” Note: We found a couple of broken links on this site. Very Good
THE KNIGHT, THE MONK
http://mason.gmu.edu/~rfox/webquest/voyage/
A webquest for 6th grade students on life in the Middle Ages. “Within groups of three, you will each assume the role of an authentic character of the Middle Ages: knight, monk/nun or peasant. After following the "process" steps outlined below, you will individually write a journal in English on "a day in the life" of your character. As a group, you will have the choice of creating and presenting a descriptive poster or writing and performing a skit in French that brings the characters to life in an interesting manner.” Note: We found a couple of broken links on this site. Very Good
KNIGHTS
http://wneo.org/WebQuests/TeacherWebQuests/knightsandcastles/knightsandcastles.htmA
webquest for 4th grade students on the Middle Ages. “As you travel back through history you
will be asked to do several tasks that will enable you to learn about the
Middle Ages. We will call this search for knowledge your “Quest.”
You will earn points for each of these tasks. (The more points you earn, the
better your grade will be.) You will be asked to hand these tasks in as
you finish them each day. It is your responsibility to keep track of the points
awarded you for your efforts and record them on the back of your Castle Score
Sheet. You must also keep the tasks themselves in your notebook until you
have finished your Quest. You will turn them all in when you determine
that your Quest is through. At that time you will select part of what you
have learned to share with the rest of the class.
To help you in your search, there are
several web sites for you to use, a short, easy book called Knights
and Castles for you to read, as well as a collection of other material from
the library. Later you will sign up for a day on which to present some of
the knowledge you have gained to your friends. At that time you may
select 2 of your favorite tasks to transfer onto poster board and tell us
about. This will become the front and back of a page of The Big
Book of Medieval Times, which will be published by our class and shared
with selected third graders, then donated to the East Woods Library.” Note: Click on the shields for the links.
Very Good
http://www.mashpee.k12.ma.us/JAllen/Canterbury%20Tales%20Webquest.htm
A webquest for junior/senior high students on life in the medieval period. “The purpose of this webquest is to learn more about daily life during the medieval period. To complete this webquest you need to do the following: 1. Choose a topic. 2. Research the topic using this list of sources as starting points. 3. Create a 10 minute presentation which contains the following elements: ● Useful and accurate information about your topic. ● A visual element relevant to your topic. ● 5 questions you still have about your topic. ● A timeline of the Medieval Period. ● An explanation of which sources you used and which you found most valuable. ● Present your information to the rest of the class at a later date and get it evaluated.” Very Good
http://www.kenton.k12.ky.us/Webquest/gardner.htm
A webquest on life in the Middle Ages for upper elementary/middle school students. “You will be assigned the role of a person living during the Middle Ages. You will research what life was like for you during this time period and then relate information about your life through pictures, narratives and/or diary entries such as Birdy did in the exerpts we have read from Catherine, Called Birdy during our studies. There are different requirements which much be fulfilled for each role as can be seen below.” Note: The webquest can be used without previously reading the book. Note 2: We found some broken links on this site. Very Good
http://wneo.org/WebQuests/TeacherWebQuests/middleages/middleages.htm
A webquest for 7th grade students on the Middle Ages. “No television or VCRs, no cars or bicycles, no computers, no Little League!!!! What would life be like if you lived in the Middle Ages? The Middle Ages refers to the period from the 4th to 5th century and lasted about 1000 years. Let's do a little research and explore what it would be like if you lived back then! Your team will be responsible for finding information regarding the various topics and presenting your findings at the end of the two-week period.” Very Good
MIDDLE AGES WEBQUEST
http://bengal.missouri.edu/~mmbf29/index/9440/
A webquest for senior high schools on the Middle Ages. “Your odd and slightly scary physics teacher has just shown you his personal time machine. He has convinced you to use the time machine to travel back in time. The problem is the machine only goes back to the medieval period. Since this is a very dangerous time to visit, you must research a role you can play while you visit.”
Note: We found a
couple of broken links on this site.
Very Good
MIDDLE AGES WEBQUEST
http://ghills.metamora.k12.il.us/webquest/6th/middleages/midage.htm
A webquest for 6th grade students on the Middle Ages. “You are required to do two parts, A and B for this project. Part A - Everyone needs to create a list of ten facts about feudal life. You will be sharing your information with the class. Part B – Choose one of the following areas and create a list of five facts about this area When you have completed this assignment go to castles. Have fun as you explore.” We found a broken link on this site. Very Good
QUEST TO
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/edis771/spring99webquests/student/sannemariecashmere/home.htm
A webquest for
senior high students on The Canterbury Tales. “The purpose of this quest is to take you on
a pilgrimage to
THE REALM OF ARTHUR: A GLIMPSE THROUGH TIME
– WEBQUEST
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/webarthuriade.html
A webquest for senior high students on Arthurian legends. “Why have the Arthurian legends withstood the test of time? What elements within them appeal to a modern audience? What themes within them have relevance today? What do we learn about ourselves and our own culture by studying these legends?” Note: We found a couple of broken links on this site. Very Good
UNDER SIEGE – WEBQUEST
http://kensett.wmsc.k12.ar.us/Handley/medieval_htm.htm
A webquest for
elementary students on the Middle Ages. “Imagine
witnessing a Medieval castle under siege. Hugh battering rams are jarring the
castle doors. A trebuchet is hurling wall-crushing balls at the castle walls.
Arrows are raining down upon knights in metal armor. Oil is dripping down the
exterior of the castle. You are a group of newscast reporters working for HNN
on special assignment. HNN has transported you back to 1325A.D. The news
producer has assigned your team to cover the siege of a prominent castle.” Note: We found
some broken links on this site. Very
Good
CASTLE DISCOVERY – WEBQUEST
http://www.windarooss.qld.edu.au/Main_Pages/Castle_Webquest/welcome.htm
A webquest for upper elementary students on life in castles in the Middle Ages. Student research castle life and prepare a report or create a model. Good
CASTLES – WEBQUEST
http://webs.morningside.edu/heiser/barhame/1home.html
A webquest on castles for 4th
grades students. “You are a person of royalty
(either a prince, princess, or one of the head knights) in a kingdom of the Middle Ages. The king, your father or ruler, is worried
that the kingdom is growing too large to remain within its current castle's
walls and confronts you with a challenging task.
Because of the kingdom's growth,
you are all in need of a
kingdom to remain safe. He wants you to
travel and work together, scouring the countrysides to find a castle suitable for
the kingdom or to find the best way of building a castle.
To show the king your findings, you will develop a portfolio and build a model of the castle you design for the kingdom.” A little hard to navigate. Good
CHIVALRY: A
KNIGHT’S CODE – WEBQUEST
http://www.franklincollege.edu/pwp/JHatton/Web%20quest%20assignment.html
A webquest for 6th grade students on chivalry. “●
You will develop a modern code of chivalry.
● Your code should consist of ten rules that
you feel display what modern chivalry is to you.
● Your code must be typed. double spaced on white paper. ● Spelling will not be counted against you.” Good
THE CRUSADES WEBQUEST
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/as/education/projects/webquests/crusades/Tkateed.html
A webquest for 9th
grade students on the Crusades and the Middle Ages. Teams of students research the different
Crusades and report on them and the differences between them. Good
GEOFFREY CHAUCER THE
http://www.de-breul.nl/Vakken/Engels/WQ8/chaucer%20intro.htm
A webquest in which students complete a number of assignments in which they answer questions about sections of the tales by using the links provided. Good
THE GREAT PILGRIMAGE – WEBQUEST
http://eprentice.sdsu.edu/F044/lallendorph/webquest/t-webquestcanterbury.html
A
webquest for 12th grade students on The Canterbury Tales. “While my students and I were
reading The
I thought by assigning this project, students could relate to the material they are learning. I also thought it would show them the realities of traveling.” This webquest does not provide links for gathering information. Good
KING ARTHUR’S ROUND TABLE
http://edtech.suhsd.k12.ca.us/inprogress/act/wqkingarthur/kingarthurwq.htm
A webquest for upper elementary/middle school students on King Arthur’s Round Table. “Welcome to Camelot! King Arthur has chosen you to advise him in this year's Knights of the Round Table selection process. In teams of three, determine which eleven knights of the realm should sit closest to him this year. You must study the candidates carefully, as there are many worthy of this special honor. Now, get ready to step back in time and begin your WebQuest.” Note: There are no links provided for resources. Good premise, though. Good
MEDIEVAL WEBQUEST
http://www.htansw.asn.au/teach/juniorhistorydocs/webquests/Medieval%20Webquest/MEDQUEST.htm
A webquest for upper elementary students on medieval life. “You are to prepare a Feature Article, which will be carried back through time and published in the Herald, with accompanying graphics. Your group ( 4-5 students ) must explore the following aspects; 1. Castle design 2. Defensive and offensive tactics used in the siege 3. Weapons and Armor 4. Life in the castle for the different classes 5. Through interviews with people, explore how the different classes view the exchange of taxes for protection.” Note We found a couple of broken links on this site. Good
MIDDLE AGES IN
http://www.lcms.srvusd.k12.ca.us/LibMediaCenter/7th%20Grade/middle_ages_webquest.htm
A webquest for 7th grade students
on the Middle Ages in
1) Selecting a "lord" and writing a feudal contract, with promises from lord and his vassals. The "lord" and "lady" will participate in all activities and will be in charge of making sure work of group is divided and accomplished. 2) Making a "cut-away" castle poster. 3) Making a food poster and cooking something for our mini-feast. Food and Drink All Gode Cookery Recipes Food in the Middle Ages 4) Creating stained glass samples.” Fine for lower grades, too. Good
MIDDLE AGES RESEARCH PROJECT – WEBQUEST
http://www.bres.boothbay.k12.me.us/wq/sfrisco/medieval%20webquest/Student_Page.htm
A webquest for upper elementary/middle school students on the Middle Ages. “Hear ye, hear ye loyal citizens of BRES 6th Grade Realm! The Queen has hereby commanded that all her students will select a topic of their choice about the Middle Ages for their research paper. The Queen has asked that her loyal subjects select an area that they have a genuine interest in and that they will enjoy learning about.” Note: We found some broken links on this site. Good
MIDDLE AGES WEBQUEST
http://www2.lhric.org/irvington/ims/6th/midages.htm
A webquest for 6th grade students on the Middle Ages. “Your task is to create a persona for the role you will play at the Medieval Banquet.” There are extensive links but several are broken. Good
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