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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.
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Curated OER

Feudalism

For Students Pre-K - 1st
feudalism
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Columbia University

Asia for Educators: Medieval Japan Multimedia Unit

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit from the extensive Asia for Educator's site provides audio, video and lecture materials from well-credentialed Asian studies professors to explore Japan's medieval period, from 1000-1500 A.D. Topics include the Samurai,...
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Read Works

Read Works: The Middle Ages Medieval Castles

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about medieval castles and their role in the feudal system. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: The Medieval World

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover facts about Medieval Europe by examining feudalism and towns.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Focus on Economics: Serfdom

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the economic impacts of serfdom during the European Middle Ages.
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Granting of Fiefs

For Students 9th - 10th
Copy of a land grant by a Scandinavian king during the Middle Ages.
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: Fiefs and Jurisdiction

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains primary accounts of the reasons for granting European Medieval fiefs.
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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
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Obligations of Vassalage Agreements

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource outlines the many duties of a vassal to his lord.
Primary
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Homage Ceremony

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the text of an account of an actual homage ceremony performed 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,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Focus on Rebellion: Peasant Revolts

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the European Middle Ages' peasant revolts.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Key Concepts: Peasant Revolts

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the peasant revolts, uprisings that occurred during the European Middle Ages.
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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.
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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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Constitution

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an in depth Activote questionnaire relating to our Constitution. Students should understand the basic concepts of the Constitution, checks and balances, separation of powers, and...
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Japan Memoirs of a Secret Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich site that tells of an ancient kingdom of warriors, tradesmen and artists that would influence the modern world.
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.
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...
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Rights "Then and Now"

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders will compare and contrast the rights of individuals and groups based on social class today and during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Franco American Alliance

For Students 9th - 10th
In France, enthusiasm for the American cause was high: the French intellectual world was itself in revolt against feudalism and privilege. However, the Crown lent its support to the colonies for geopolitical rather than ideological...

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