Lesson Plan

Medieval Women

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Not all the women in the late Middle Ages (1400-1510) lived lives of quiet desperation. Young historians study images and read primary source documents to gain an understanding of what life was like for the elite class of medieval women.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Project the portraits rather than making printed color copies for each group
Classroom Considerations
  • Instructors must locate their own video clips that depict well-to-do medieval women
Pros
  • The lesson examines an aspect of the Middle Ages that is often overlooked
Cons
  • No information is provided about what percentage of women at the time were part of the elite class
Common Core