Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Common Thread: The Significance of Wool In Midieval England

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders fill in a KWL chart and participate in a simulation of role playing about the Renaissance. In this Renaissance lesson plan, 6th graders learn how agriculture affected the culture of Midieval England.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Regional Renaissances

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate the differences between the Renaissance and the Northern Renaissance through group interaction and discussion. They write an essay after research.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chinese Dynasties & Mongol Invasions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders define dynasty and examine through research how Chinese dynasties functioned politically and militarily. They examine the effects that the Mongols had on China and describe how Mongul rule and strict social hierarchy...
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Crusades

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Middle Ages worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the Crusades, examine the listed Web sites about the topic, and then respond to 13 short answer questions about the information presented.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Common Thread

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the Renaissance. In this Renaissance lesson, 6th graders study the culture and society of the middle ages. Students research the geography and climate of the times and discover how these affected agriculture.
Website
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: The End of Europe's Middle Ages

For Students 9th - 10th
This useful tutorial includes information about the economy, feudalism, the Holy Roman Empire and other important topics pertaining to Europe in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, a time of transition in European history. Easy to...
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Europe on the Brink of Change

For Students 11th - 12th
From a chapter on "The Americas, Europe, and Africa Before 1492," this section describes the European societies that engaged in conversion, conquest, and commerce and discusses the motives for and mechanisms of early European exploration.
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: European Feudalism

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the system of feudalism that existed in medieval Europe.
Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 6 Social Studies: Decline of Feudalism

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which describe the changes that led to the decline of feudalism in Medieval Europe. To accomplish this, they recognize recurring themes and patterns in history. Students...
PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Power Point: Medieval Europe: Franks, Feudalism, and Chivalry

For Students 9th - 10th
Tom Richey offers a 54 slide presentation with maps on Medieval Europe and informs us about the Franks, Feudalism and Chivalry in the Middle Ages.
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Charter of Homage and Fealty

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University presents the full text of an oath of homage and fealty between a lord and vassal from Europe during the Middle Ages.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: The Emergence of Europe 500 1300

For Students 9th - 10th
Enhance your learning of European history with the materials provided in this online course. Include suggested readings, assignments, and exam questions.
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Fief Ceremonies, 12th Century

For Students 9th - 10th
This Fordham University site describes the ceremonies in which fiefs were granted to vassals in Europe during the Middle Ages.
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Reginald of Durham

For Students 9th - 10th
This article presents the life of a merchant from Europe during the 12th Century.
Online Course
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: World History: Unit: 600 1450 Regional & Interregional Interaction

For Students 9th - 10th
The World History unit is from Khan Academy. The years 600 to 1450 are included. The Byzantine Empire, European Middle Ages, origins of Islam, spread of Islam, Great Schism, Crusades, Mongols, Song China, Medieval Japan, Maya Empire,...
Website
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Ancient and Medieval Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
Created for the high school student who is taking classes in European history.
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: The Medieval World

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover facts about Medieval Europe by examining feudalism and towns.
Unit Plan
National Archives (UK)

National Archives Learning Curve: Snapshot: Domesday Book

For Students 9th - 10th
A history lesson examines the question, "What Can We Learn About the 11th Century" based on the Domesday Book. Background information and teacher notes included.
Interactive
Other

Conqueror

For Students 9th - 10th
Conqueror is a multiplayer strategy game that takes place on a map of medieval Europe at the end of the first millennium. A player takes control of a certain nation based on the European map and plays against either Al or other players...
Handout
Boise State University

Boise State University: Medieval Society Serfdom

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Boise State University focuses on serfdom and its practice during the Middle Ages in Europe.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pre Colonization European Society

For Students 9th - 10th
The Church, disease, and large urban centers dictated societal structure in European societies before the colonization of the New World. Read more about Europe during the Middle Ages.
Website
Other

K 3 Learning pages.com: Web Resources: Middle Ages

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover the Middle Ages through this comprehensive site. Offers lesson plans, art, projects, facts, research reports and more.
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: The Black Death

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of how the Black Plague killed hundreds of millions during the Middle Ages, of how it spread, of attempts to cure it, of life during the Plague, the breakdown of society, religious interpretations, ethnic conflict, and a...
Unit Plan
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Knights in Central Park

For Students 3rd - 8th
Are you aware of the artistry involved in creating armor and weaponry? The Metropolitan takes a comprehensive look at the arms and armor of warriors, soldiers, and knights from four different time periods in four different parts of the...

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