Students 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 culminating...

Students demonstrate the ability to use the computers for research and exploration of castles and any other sources needed and locate web sites for various needs. They explain what a coat of arms was and make their own .

Students explore the Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson, students participate in classroom activities regarding the feudal system, Charlemagne, the process to become a knight, castles, daily life, and the Crusades.

Students create a contemporary coat of arms and illuminated page. They study contemporary artists who combine text, symbols and images in altered books and create an altered book page of their own.

Fifth graders put their coat of arms on a HyperStudio card. They explain in three paragraphs why they selected the pictures.

Learners have tournaments in teams after learning information about The Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson plan, students learn that tournaments are mock battles, but that they will have these battles by answering questions in teams...

Students design a tee shirt that depicts some aspect of their family history.