Medieval Times: Castles, Knights, and Heraldry

Upper graders get a glimpse into the amazing time period known as The Middle Ages. In this history lesson, learners use video, engage in hands-on activities, and access websites to get a good look at this mysterious, and rather violent...

Students explore how a dream to build a medieval castle came to reality. In this lesson, students read an article about a knight's castle that is being built in France, then complete numerous activities such as a quiz, a debate, a class...

For this medieval times worksheet, learners complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions about the time period. A reference web site for additional activities is given.

Students research the architecture and agricultural products of European countries during the Middle Ages. Then they research the climates that are best for growing grapes or other crops. Students also sculpt a replica of a castle and...

Read the story Look Inside a Castle with your young learners. That night, each learner should practice memorizing a list of vocabulary words. The next day, learners will start by playing a memory game. Who can remember the most...

Discover a wonderful series of lessons on castles, life during medieval times, and finish by having your learners actually construct a castle. First, they look at the importance of castles during medieval times. Next, they study certain...

Arm your social studies class with knowledge about the middle ages. After learners use the internet to view photographs of the Middle Ages, they research the various types of armor used by those who were fighting and how it was worn. To...

Students examine pictures of people who lived during the feudal system. In groups, they research the role and lifestyles of the nobility and commoners. To end the activity, they draw their own fictional person and write their own...

Learners investigate the different aspects of Medieval Times and the connection to chess.  In this world history lesson, students complete a chart answering questions about the lifestyles of men and women in the Medieval Times.  Learners...

Students explore the origins of last names in Medieval times. In this name origins activity, students analyze the last name origins from the Medieval times and analyze examples of patronymics.