Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free

Hi, what do you want to do?

Create a lesson plan
Create a lesson plan
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Find a teaching resource
Find a teaching resource
Cathedrals and Universities: Crash Course History of Science #11 Instructional VideoCathedrals and Universities: Crash Course History of Science #11 Instructional Video
Publisher
Crash Course
Resource Details
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
5 more...
Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
13:21
Audiences
For Teacher Use
1 more...
Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Year
2018
Usage Permissions
Fine Print
Instructional Video

Cathedrals and Universities: Crash Course History of Science #11

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet
This Cathedrals and Universities: Crash Course History of Science #11 instructional video also includes:
  • Crash Course History of Science Preview
  • Join to access all included materials

How are so many medieval buildings still standing today? And, how did ancient builders learn such skills? Discover the amazing feats of medieval engineers with part 11 in a 15-installment History of Science series. The narrator describes how cathedrals increased the population around them, as well as what majors and courses medieval college scholars studied.

6 Views 3 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

colleges and universities, medieval europe, medieval history, the history of medicine, architecture, nanotechnology, medieval art, force, world religions, engineers, astronomy, plagues, charlemagne, education, scientific research

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the resource to explain the medieval educational process
  • Break the class into small groups and ask them to research one of the famous universities shown in the video

Classroom Considerations

  • Spend a little time after the video discussing how the change in educational texts led to a wider range of scientific thought and experiment to ensure students understand this main idea
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • The subject matter is engrossing for pupils in high school
  • Diagrams illustrate the engineering behind massive cathedrals in a manner all individuals understand

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2

See similar resources:

Lesson Plan

The Everyday Science of Sports

Discovery Education
Physical science juniors will enjoy this sensational enrichment on aerodynamics, especially if they are also sports fans! With a focus on physical features and behaviors, collaborative groups make observations on five different golf...
Pre-K - Higher Ed Science
Lesson Plan

Genetic Engineering Challenge – How Can Scientists Develop a Type of Rice That Could Prevent Vitamin A Deficiency?

Serendip
Brown rice contains vitamins B and E, while white rice lasts longer in storage. The availability of rice around the world makes it a great candidate for genetic engineering. Scholars apply their knowledge of genetic engineering to solve...
9th - 12th Science
CCSS: Designed
Lesson Plan

Engineered Music

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Sound engineers investigate the structural design of a musical instrument, the recorder. They work in collaborative groups to choose an instrument to build out of everyday craft materials. It must be able to repeat a three-note sequence...
3rd - 12th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

Steam Engine—How Does It Work?

Real Engineering
Full steam ahead! A video in the Real Engineering playlist shows viewers how steam engines work. the video starts with an explanation of the inefficient steam engines from before the Industrial Revolution and ends with modern steam...
5 mins 10th - Higher Ed Science
Instructional Video

The Medieval Islamicate World: Crash Course History of Science #7

Crash Course
The Medieval Islamicate World was truly a world of wonders! Clocks with gears, armillary spheres ... and robots that played music? Journey to ancient Baghdad, the center of science and math with the seventh video in a History of Science...
13 mins 9th - 12th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

The Science of Game of Thrones

Be Smart
Ready to don medieval costumes and gain a more thorough understanding of the science behind Game of Thrones? Pupils view a short video to explore the intricacies of a popular book and television series, and learn the science...
8 mins 6th - 12th Science
Instructional Video

ETS2A - Interdependence of Science, Engineering and Technology

Bozeman Science
What comes first: science, engineering, or technology? The video narrator explains the interdependence of the three disciplines. Using specific examples, he shows how one could not advance without the other.
6 mins K - 12th Science
Lesson Plan

Genetic Engineering

Curated OER
Students identify relationships between scientific concepts and their historical roots. They discuss and debate issues of ethics in science, specifically on the concept of genetic engineering and describe the processes of cloning and...
10th - 12th Science
Activity

Teach Engineering: Focus on Fabrics: Putting Materials to Good Use

TeachEngineering
The goal is for students to understand the basics of engineering associated with the use, selection, and properties of fabrics. A wide variety of natural and synthetic fibers are used in our clothing, home furnishings and in our travel...
9th - 10th Science
Instructional Video

NGSS: Asking Questions and Defining Problems

Bozeman Science
The first practice covered in the Next Generation Science Standards is learning to ask questions and define problems. The video focuses on the similarities and differences between science and engineering focusing on this practice. It...
8 mins K - 12th Science
Try It Free
© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use