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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Armor and Weapons of the Medieval Knight

For Students 3rd - 8th
A history quiz about knights armor and weapons.
Article
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Heretics, Heresies and the Church

For Students 9th - 10th
A lecture on the medieval view of heretics, heresies and the church.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Middle Ages Timeline for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the events and timeline of the Middle Ages and Medieval times in history on this site.
Handout
University of Oxford (UK)

University of Oxford: Introduction and History

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the origins and history of the University of Oxford.
Handout
University of California

Ucla: Manas: Aurangzeb: A Political History

For Students 9th - 10th
The political history of Aurangzeb.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Middle Ages Monasteries for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about monasteries during the Middle Ages and Medieval times. This site explores orders of religion and vows.
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Raptor Force: History of Falconry

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief introduction to falconry in its historical context, which discusses its popularity in medieval Europe.
Unit Plan
Other

Depicting Devotion: Illuminated Books of Hours

For Students 9th - 10th
A digital page-by-page walk through an illuminated Middle Age Book of Hours.
Unit Plan
Pennsylvania State University

Penn State University: Building Community: Medieval Technology and u.s. History

For Students 9th - 10th
Enhance learning and teaching of colonial America with the cross-curricular lessons, activities, videos, writings, etc. offered. Students will enjoy seeing the impact and progress of science in the early days of the United States.
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Bede Life of St. Cuthbert

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete translation of Bede's "The Life and Miracles of St. Cuthbert, Bishop of Lindesfarne," preceded by background information on Bede and Cuthbert.
Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Letter From the Sixth Crusade, 1249

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a translation of a letter which was written during the Sixth Crusade in 1249.
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Anna Comena: The Alexiad

For Students 9th - 10th
Click here to read excerpts from the "Alexiad", a historical account written by the daughter of Byzantine Emperor Alexius I, that chronicles the arrival of the first Crusaders.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: The Vikings

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site, a companion to the NOVA program on PBS, examines the Vikings and whether or not their reputation as "barbarians" is founded. Content includes a look at a Viking Village, the Norse people, Viking ships, the Viking alphabet, and...
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Letter From the East to the Master of Hospitallers

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a primary source document, written by Ansbert, detailing the events in and around Jerusalem, during the Third Crusade.
Website
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: The German Crusade, 1197

For Students 9th - 10th
This Fordham University site is a primary source document dealing with this one aspect of the events of the Third Crusade.
Website
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Crusade of St. Louis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers detailed information on the Sixth Crusade.
Website
Other

Overview of History, Culture, and Science: Croatian Art

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive overview of the art and architecture of Croatia. Includes biographical sketches of the artists as well as links to more information.
Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: A Homily on Dormition of Our Supremely Pure Lady Theotokos & Ever Virgin Mary

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University provides this primary source document dealing with the Eastern views of Mary, written by St. Gregory Palamas. Site includes links to other sources of information on this historical period.
Handout
Pennsylvania State University

Penn State: Medieval Technology & American History: Daily Bread [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Outline, compiled by a university research assistant, considers breads and bread making in medieval European society.
Website
Curated OER

Society for Creative Anachronism: Medieval and Renaissance Brewing

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of references for researching the brewing of ale in medieval and Renaissance times.
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: History of Florence

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fordham University provides a text by Niccolo Machiavelli about the history of Florence and Lorenzo de'Medici. It contains a biography about the great Florentine and how his life influenced the great Renaissance city.
Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Medieval Leather Armor

For Students 1st - 7th
History for Kids presents a brief history of leather armor of the Middle Ages, including how it was made and who wore it. Teacher resources include activities, worksheets and quizzes.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Japan History and Timeline Overview

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Japan including early civilizations, classical, medieval, the Edo period, shoguns, the empire of Japan, and democracy on this site.
Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Henry V

For Students 2nd - 7th
Overview of the history of England's early 15th Century king, Henry V, who was a member of the House of Lancaster and is remembered for his strong leadership. Site includes worksheets, activities and quizzes.

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