Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Medieval Celebration

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners celebrate the completion of a unit of study about Medieval times. In this Medieval celebration lesson, students showcase their work from a unit of study by creating a wax museum. They complete KWL charts and read over their...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Medieval Times Crossword

For Students 6th - 8th
In this medieval times crossword puzzle activity, students use the 10 clues to determine the words and names that fill in the blanks to appropriately complete the word puzzle pertaining to the state. A word bank is included.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Building Buildings

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students work together with a partnet to design a building. Using materials, they create the inside and outside of the structure along with works of art. They present their creation to the class and receive constructive criticism in return.
Interactive
Curated OER

Reading Comprehension Exercise

For Students 5th - 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read paragraphs and fill in the blanks with words given and correct mistakes. Students complete 2 activities.
Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Not Everyone Lived in Castles During the Middle Ages

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Forget the romantic view of the Middle Ages. What was it really like? Lesson plan focuses on exploring the lives of the peasants, craftsmen, and monks. Hyperlinks lead to great illustrations.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Middle Ages Castles for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Middle Ages Castles Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Middle Ages for Kids: Castles

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this site, students study castles built during the Middle Ages and Medieval times. Learn about the protection and defense, features and architecture.
Lesson Plan
Other

Dick Blick Art Materials Castles Lesson Plan

For Students 3rd - 8th
This illustrated lesson plan could easily fit into social studies or art unit on European castles. Students create a pop-up castle with construction paper and other art materials.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Castles and Weaponry

For Students 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A brief introduction, including useful diagrams, to the three major types of castles from the Middle Ages as well as a look at some common medieval weapons.
Interactive
Other

Educastur: Caballeros Y Castillos

For Students 3rd - 8th
Terrific introduction to the Middle Ages, in Spanish. Learn about the people, cities, and life by clicking through beautifully illustrated screens while a jester narrates. Click objects, e.g., the castle gate, a cathedral door, or a...
Activity
Other

Owl and Mouse: Build a Medieval Castle

For Students 3rd - 6th
Use this site to create and print the parts of a castle. Includes instructions for putting it together as well as a link to more detailed information on castles in medieval times.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Nova: Destroy the Castle

For Students 3rd - 8th
Design your own trebuchet catapult, launch the sandstone balls, and destroy the castle. Decide on the size of your projectiles, where to place your trebuchet, and other factors critical to success.
Website
Other

International World History Project: Castle Life

For Students 6th - 8th
What would your day be like living in a castle during the Middle Ages? From waking up to a bugle to attending to a tournament, follow the day of a feudal baron and his wife.
Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Medieval Armor

For Students 1st - 7th
History for Kids presents article on the various components of armor in the Middle Ages. The site teaches about mail and plate armor and describes how they are made. Links to teacher resources includes worksheets, activities and quiz.

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