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Visual Arts

For Teachers K
Students recognize warm and cool colors in a different medium. They look carefully at slide of medieval stained glass.
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Art Curators

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use the Internet to select various works of art around a theme. They create a PowerPoint exhibit of these works and create the written documentation to accompany their presentation. They critique the class exhibits.
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Fact Sheet: Costumes and Cosmetics

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Theatre producers in Shakespeare's time didn't have the special effects that are common today, so they had to get creative. Using the handout, pupils explore the topic of costume design. Additionally, readers learn about the stage makeup...
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Catherine, Called Birdy: April and May

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create an etiquette book for women of Medieval times.  In this Catherine, Called Birdy lesson plan, students discuss the setting and work in small groups to list things expected of women in the 1200s.  Students...
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Looking At Illuminated Manuscripts: Exploring an Illuminated Manuscript Page

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners investigate illuminated manuscript pages from the Medieval period. In this illuminated manuscript lesson plan, students examine 13th century pages and compare them to modern printed works. They describe the details of an...
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Bestiarity and Gargoyles

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students complete an art project. For this gargoyles lesson, students learn about gargoyles and other medieval architecture features and discuss their purposes. Students create their own monsters using an etching technique. This lesson...
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ELA, medieval, social studies

For Students 9th - 12th
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words related to the medieval times and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Medieval Music -- 500-1450

For Students 4th - 5th
In this music history worksheet, students learn about the musical style and instrumentation in the years between 500-1450. Students read several informative paragraphs and answer 7 questions.
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Medieval Ethiopia, Mali and Nigeria: The Influence of Culture in Africa

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to the concept of cultural diffusion. In groups, they identify the culture of Mali, Nigeria and Ethiopia and work together to research how cultural diffusion has changed the country. To end the lesson, they...
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Castles

For Students 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words in the word search related to the concept of castles. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Castle bingo cards

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
In this castle bingo cards worksheet, students cut out the cards that have things that represent a castle on them and then play bingo. Students cut out and play with 160 cards.
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Arthur: The Once And Future King

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Middle and high schoolers work in groups to research tales of King Arthur, using primary sources. They present the major themes and symbols from these stories, and discuss how they still relevant in today's world. Use this lesson to...
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Witchcraft

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders develop response to witchcraft from a historical and cultural perspective. They evaluate the use of ceremonies and rituals in witchcraft. They develop a character and develop use of genres and styles of drama. They role...
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The Feudal System: Castles at War

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the feudal system of the Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson, students watch "The Feudal System at War". Students listen to an instructor-delivered lecture regarding the roles of monarchs, nobles, knights, and...
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The Legend of King Arthur

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore historical perspectives through literature. In this King Arthur lesson, students discover the attributes of dramatic monologue as they read selected literature. Students then discuss the legend of King Arthur and Camelot...
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The Middle Ages Gazette

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research and obtain information about topics from the Middle Ages and write news reports that be compiled into a Gazette or newsletter. The reports can be on feudalism, castles, jousts and tournaments and/or the Crusades.
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Robin Hood

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read and analyze the novel, Robin Hood. They create a vocabulary word map, complete a Venn diagram comparing Robin Hood and Little John, act out a chapter, create a wedding announcement, and write a new epitaph for Robin...
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Feudalism Play

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Using research notes on feudal roles in medieval Europe, learners work cooperatively to write a play about one day in the life of a boy or girl in the Middle Ages.
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Feudal Japan

For Teachers 7th - 10th
An excellent overview of historical Japanese culture, this presentation could carry through a world history unit or a lesson on the history of Japan. Especially interesting are the slides that compare Japanese armor and castles to other...
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A Changing Society

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine Chaucer's work about the medieval times. In groups, 7th graders imagine what modern activities could replace some tasks used in medieval times.
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Plaid to the Bone

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study Lady Anges Randolph and other heroic woman using multimedia. They create class presentations with their findings. They write a diary about living in a medieval castle after researching what life was like in them.
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Crusade Anagrams

For Students 5th - 6th
In this anagram worksheet, students rearrange the words in each section to spell words related to the Crusades. Students complete 8 examples.
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The Black Plague

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a simulation game to experience the societal effects of the Black Plague during the Medieval Period. Information garnered during the game is used to discuss the current state of communicable diseases in our world...
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Sworn to Serve

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the structure of the feudal system. In this world history instructional activity, 7th graders examine medieval history as they collaborate to prepare for a small group presentations regarding the feudal system.

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