Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Trebuchet Toss
Young engineers work in teams to design and build their own trebuchets according to certain criteria; they must be able to launch a mini marshmallow accurately into a pie tin. Background reading material, a planning sheet for trebuchet...
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TREBUCHET
In this social studies worksheet, learners find the words that are related to the concept of war and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Catapults
Students discover the catapult. In this catapult instructional activity, students research the history of the catapult and how it works. They work in groups to build their own catapult using tootpicks, popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and...
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Middle Ages
In this social studies worksheet, students find the terms that are related to the Middle Ages and the answers are accessed when clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Medieval Weaponry
In this social studies learning exercise, students find the words that are associated with the medieval times and weapons. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Plaid to the Bone
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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Castles in the Middle Ages: Different Attack Methods
In this castles worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer listing different methods of attack, their advantages and disadvantages.
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Castles Word Search
In this social studies learning exercise, students find the words that are associated with castles and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
Cornell University
Catapults
Ready, aim, fire! Launch to a new level of understanding as scholars build and test their own catapults. Learners explore lever design and how adjusting the fulcrum changes the outcome.
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King John’s Castle, Limerick
In this King John's castle worksheet, students read about the castle, answer short answer questions, draw a picture, and more. Students complete 5 activities
PBS
Pbs Nova: Secrets of Lost Empires
NOVA ferrets out long-forgotten secrets of architects and engineers of the early civilizations. Content focuses on the trebuchets of medieval Europe, the pharaoh's obelisks of ancient Egypt, the moai statues of Easter Island, the...
Science Struck
Science Struck: How Does an Ancient and Modern Catapult Work
A short explanation of how a catapult works and some examples of them.
Other
Xenophon Group: Medieval Mechanical Artillery
Contains relevant information regarding non-gunpowder weapons which were used during the Medieval period.