Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Castle in the Countryside

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars research the architecture and agricultural products of European countries during the Middle Ages. Then they research the climates that are best for growing grapes or other crops. Students also sculpt a replica of a castle...
Handout
Shakespeare Globe Trust

Fact Sheet: London

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Overcrowded streets, pickpockets, the Black Plague ... what's not to love about medieval London? With the informative handout, scholars explore some of the city's famous landmarks, such as St. Paul's Cathedral. They also discover where...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ballad Blast

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students write epic poems, songs, or ballads to describe adventures of their own. They discover that storytellers often told stories as epic poems, songs, or ballads. They share and discuss some of Homer's Odyssey and Iliad.
Graphic
Curated OER

Unesco: Spain: Historic Walled Town of Cuenca

For Students 9th - 10th
Built by the Moors in a defensive position at the heart of the Caliphate of Cordoba, Cuenca is an unusually well-preserved medieval fortified city. Conquered by the Castilians in the 12th century, it became a royal town and bishopric...