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- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students role play one of the social groups studied in this lesson on the Middle Agees-royalty, the nobles, the knights, the peasants and craftsmen, and the priests and monks. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students read about the history of different religions. They focus on Christianity in England, completing worksheets and relevant activities. They watch videos and discuss the effects of religion on society. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students complete worksheets and roleplay feudal simulations as they are immersed in the daily life of the Middle Ages. They study geography of Europe and the origins of European tribes. They outline and write a biographical essay and make a timeline. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the evolution of the King Arthur stories and analyze them as a window into the culture that preserved them. They trace the legends through their earliest versions through medieval and Victorian times and into the present. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th
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Students explore the notion of survival as it applies to modern society. They compare medieval society to their own lives to put into perspective the harsh reality of life in the "Dark Ages." They examine how modern inventions have altered our own survival needs and how people were affected by their conditions during the middle ages. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th
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Students relate Medieval times to their daily lives. They explain the importance of the manor, why it was self-sustaining and how new improvements in agriculture affected farming livelihoods. They research, organize and present a topic relating to the Middle ages using a variety of media and resources. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students summarize what it was like to live in Europe during the Middle Ages. Comparison of common perceptions of medieval Europe with the realities of life during that period in history to be analyzed. Appreciate the possibilities of learning about a society through the study of works of art. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate the origins of last names in Medieval times. They read and discuss an informational handout, complete a worksheet, and pick a new surname for themselves based on where they live, what they like to do, or a parent's name. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 12th
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Students will read or view a version of the King Arthur legend. Some versions might include: Le Morte de Artur, Mary Stewart novels (The Hollow Hills, The Crystal Cave, etc.), The Once and Future King, Movies: King Arthur (2004), Excalibur, Sword and the Stone, etc. While reading or viewing, students will take written notes on the characteristics of Medieval romance in the version they are reading/viewing. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - Higher Ed
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Students use oil pastels to create the illusion of form through blending a range of value. They study Medieval architecture, specifically gargoyles and the effect of light on forms and its relationship to realism in art. They draw their gargoyle with outlines and then determine where their light source is coming from. They shade with pastels to create the illusion of form and add an appropriate shadow. Full Review »
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