Young scholars examine the history of Heraldry from medieval times in preparation for reading the novel "Freak the Mighty." They view and discuss examples of shields and discuss the color system and how shields were divided. As a...

Students analyze and define the qualities of chivalry by comparing and contrasting the character of knights presented in the selected resources. They define and defend their own personal code of conduct. Students also create a battle...

Take a quick look into the world of ancient Crete and uncover various facts about the Minoan Civilization. Religion, natural resources, and economics are all covered in this easy to follow presentation. Several good review questions are...

Fourth graders respond to six sayings that are introduced in this instructional activity. They brainstorm, justify, explain, describe, create and relate as they respond.

Young scholars explore propaganda. In this literature lesson plan, students read a written work and evaluate it for its propaganda value.

In this article, Michael Wood tries to explain how the legend of King Arthur came to be and the changes that took place over time. He also attempts to separate legend and myth from history.

A comprehensive story of King Arthur. Includes images and activities in addition to an extensive biography.

Alan Lupack traces the evolution of King Arthur.

In this lesson plan, learners will consider "Tales of King Arthur." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

This website is devoted to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table including the historic Arthur vs the legendary Arthur, the Knights, Arthurian characters, a map of Arthur's land, Arthurian landmarks, and a photo gallary.

A timeline of King Arthur which includes legends, history, the Knights of the Round Table.

This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book The Boy's King Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory, (1880?) a illustrated history of King Arthur and his Knights of The Round Table.

This article "King Arthur: Romancing Politics: Overview" separates the historical facts of Arthur and his knights from the legends and literature that have rewritten history.

This article tracks the many appearances of King Arthur, from a 9th-century history to a Hollywood blockbuster, via the works of Chretien de Troyes, Thomas Malory, and the author of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

A twenty-part learning module with images, texts, graphic organizers, and videos about the Middle Ages, King Arthur, and the Knights of the Round Table.

Explore the popularity of the story of King Arthur and the way that the people, places and things associated with King Arthur have become symbolic to people around the world. While part of this lesson calls for viewing a video on King...

This is a character analysis of King Arthur. This article discusses the three kinds of Arthur: Arthur as an epic hero, as symbol of the virtues of Camelot, and as a naive victim of fate. It also offers an audio link and text link to "A...

This is a 44-page PDF of excerpts from Idylls of the King by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

This project is designed to make available in electronic format a database of Arthurian texts, images, bibliographies, and basic information." The Main Menu lists Arthurian characters, symbols, and sites.

This resource includes listings for general Arthurian studies, journals, Arthurian names, bibliographies, overviews and studies of particular periods or genres, Arthurian art and music, and related websites.

This is the full text of the cycle of twelve narrative poems Idylls of the King by Alfred, Lord Tennyson which retells the legend of King Arthur, his knights, his love for Guinevere and her tragic betrayal of him, and the rise and fall...

This list of medieval Arthurian texts in translation includes anthologies, pre-12th century texts, 12th century texts and later romances, cyclical works, and films.

In this lesson plan, students will consider Exploring Arthurian Legend. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.