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
Comparing Books to 13th Century Manuscripts Lesson PlanComparing Books to 13th Century Manuscripts Lesson Plan
Publisher
Curated OER
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Lesson Plan

Comparing Books to 13th Century Manuscripts

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Students compare modern-day books to manuscripts from the 13th century. In this comparative literature lesson, students observe various manuscripts and resources from given links. Websites and links are included along with extension activities.

13 Views 11 Downloads
Concepts

manuscripts

Additional Tags

13th century, illuminated manuscript, manuscript, social studies
Show More Show Less

Resource Details

Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
4 more...
Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr

See similar resources:

Lesson Plan

19th & 20th Century Composers: Exoticism

Curated OER
VH1 Music Studio has put out another great lesson that incorporates analysis, compare/contrast, and musical terminology. Kids will listen to the song "Habanera" considering the use of specific instruments in evoking a sense of location....
8th - 12th Visual & Performing Arts
Instructional Video

The World’s Most Mysterious Book

TED-Ed
What is MS 408? Who wrote it? What does it say? Nobody knows who wrote the Voynich manuscript, nor can anyone translate the text. Introduce viewers to the mystery with a short video that details what little is known about the manuscript.
5 mins 6th - 12th English Language Arts
Lesson Plan

Romantic and 20th Century Period Music

Curated OER
Upper graders explore the similarities, differences, and depth of pop music from the Romantic era and the 20th century. They listen to selections that exemplify the Baroque, Romantic, and 20th century periods, then create presentations...
7th - 12th Visual & Performing Arts
Website

Le Poulet Gauche: The Sixteenth Century

Other
Overview of the political, social, and economic forces that existed in France during the sixteenth century. Links are provided to several different examples of French culture of the time. Resource created by a group interested in...
9th - 10th Social Studies & History
Website

British Library: Illuminated Manuscripts

British Library
A collection of illuminated manuscripts from the 8th to 15th centuries from the British Library. Access the entire collection of 3,000 and read the individual information about each one. A truly beautiful display.
9th - 10th Visual & Performing Arts
Interactive

Mo Ma: Pioneering Modern Painting: Cezanne and Pissarro (1865 85)

Museum of Modern Art
Exhibition brings together the work of two masters of the early modern period, Cezanne and Pissarro. Compares and contrasts their styles, choices of subject, techniques, and development, with interesting thematic pathways into the...
9th - 10th Visual & Performing Arts
Lesson Plan

Ka'ianaa'ahu'ulu: A Leader of Hawai'i

Curated OER
Young scholars evaluate leadership traits in 18th century Hawai'i and modern times. For this leadership skills lesson, students identify leadership traits and read the story of Ka’iana. Young scholars monitor the leadership activities of...
8th - 12th Social Studies & History
Worksheet

Western Civilizations, Chapter 23: Modern Industry and Mass Politics, 1870-1914

Curated OER
Looking for an interactive way to supplement your western civilization course? Check out this comprehensive website, designed to accompany the Western Civilizations text (although it is valuable independently). Scholars investigate...
10th - Higher Ed Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Exploring Modern Human Migrations

National Geographic
Using maps, images, websites, and handouts, learners work to understand the nature of human migrations. They compare and contrast human migration from the past to the present, identify causes for migration, and trace migration routes on...
9th - 12th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Modern Visions

Curated OER
Students explore the many art movements considered to exist in the realm of 'modernism.' students explore, in pairs, key elements of different modern art movements and design posters presenting their movements.
6th - 12th Social Studies & History
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