Medieval Europe. Where unbathed, sword-wielding knights ate rotten meat, thought the Earth was flat, defended chastity-belt wearing maidens, and tortured their foes with grisly gadgets. Except... this is more fiction than fact. So, where...

I wrote this fun math story for my kindergarten and first grade classes to help work on general problem solving, and also to teach and review addition, subtraction, double numbers, and ways to make ten. Hope you enjoy! Chapter 1a...

For thousands of years, people made both functional maps and what are known as cosmographies, illustrating the earth and its position in the cosmos, often including constellations, gods, and mythic locations. These maps were meant to...

With this video, kids learn to read, spell, and write 7 high-frequency words with an easy approach that includes letter tracing and word shapes. These sight words are at a preschool and kindergarten level. As the word shape and outline...

On a small island in the Irish Sea, fortresses preside over the rugged shores. This unlikely location was the birthplace of a medieval empire that lasted 200 years. Rulers built coastal fortresses on cliffs, roved the seaways, and threw...

Contrary to common belief, jesters weren't just a medieval European phenomenon but flourished in other times and cultures. The first reliably recorded jester is thought to be You Shi, of 7th century BCE China. Jesters had unique...

Raisins can be used in lots of different foods such as porridge, cereal bars, breads and curry - join Sam to see for yourself. Watch the full Online Field Trip and download the supporting resources on our website