WEBSITES ON THE MIDDLE AGES/MEDIEVAL LIFE
FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
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All of the sites listed were active as of February 17, 2006. The evaluation is by the AVA Center staff according to the amount of information given, the general appearance of the site and its potential use in the classroom. This list has been expanded and is triple the length of the 2002 list.
Websites Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities Webquests
ALL ABOUT MEDIEVAL TIMES
NEW!
http://www.suelebeau.com/medievaltimes.htm
A page of links to topics on the medieval period. Sections: About Medieval
Times, About Castles, About Knights and Jousts. For elementary students.
Excellent
ANTHOLOGY OF MIDDLE ENGLISH LITERATURE
http://www.luminarium.org/medlit/
Information, biographies, quotes and excerpts from the works of middle
English authors. Includes: Geoffrey Chaucer, John Gower, Sir Gawain, William
Langland, Julian of Norwich, Margery Rempe, Sir Thomas Malory, Everyman,
Medieval Plays, Medieval Lyrics, Essays & Articles and extensive Links.
Excellent
BATTLE OF HASTINGS 1066
http://www.battle1066.com/
A long, colorful and thorough examination of the Battle of Hastings in 1066
and the enormous changes it was to bring about in Europe. Follows a timeline.
Sections include: The Romans, The Saxons, The Vikings, The Faith, Where is 1066
Country?, Kings of Wessex and England, Why Did the Battle Happen?, Harold’s
Battle Force, William’s Battle Force, the Battle, The Aftermath, Norman Rule
After 1066, The Norman Cavalry, The Bayeux Tapestry and much, much more. An
outstanding site. Note: Check out the letters section for additional comments
and information. Excellent
THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY
http://www.hastings1066.com/
Thumbnail images of the Bayeux Tapestry which depicts events leading to the
Battle of Hasting in 1066. Includes the Old English and Modern English
description, the history of the Tapestry and Highlights. Excellent
CAMELOT VILLAGE: BRITAIN’S HERITAGE AND HISTORY
http://www.camelotintl.com/village/street.html
Click on one of the people in the village street scene to learn more about
them, i.e. women, crime, entertainment, trader, etc. Sections: Famous Britons,
"British" Battles, British Castles, Counties, Historic Houses, Camelot Legend,
Medieval Life, Myths & Legends, Historic Places, Romans, Rulers of Britain,
Tower of London, Royal Palace and more. Some sections have multimedia. Excellent
CASTLES – 42EXPLORE
NEW!
http://www.42explore2.com/castle.htm
Basic information on castles with webquests and activities. For elementary
students. Excellent
CASTLES OF BRITAIN CASTLE LEARNING CENTER
http://www.castles-of-britain.com/castle6.htm
Extensive information on castles and life in them. Sections include: About
Castles, Bathing & Washing, Bird’s Eye Views, Building a Castle, Building
Materials, Castle Defenses, Medieval Siege, Medieval Women, Drawbridges, Privy,
and much, much more. Excellent
DOMINION AND DOMINATION OF THE GENTLER SEX- THE LIVES OF MEDIEVAL WOMEN – A
THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/12834/?tqskip1=1&tqtime=1126
A student-created site that looks at the lives of medieval women. Sections:
The Inquisition (a quiz), Visit the City (take a tour to examine the roles of
medieval women), Biographies, Sister Cities (links), and Miscellany. Excellent
ENTER THE MIDDLE AGES
http://emuseum.mnsu.edu/history/middleages/
Journey to the Middle Ages with four guides. Sections: The Knight’s Realm,
The Nun’s Realm, The Merchants Realm and the Peasants Realm. Each section
discusses their role in society, their daily lives and more. Excellent
EYEWITNESS TO THE MIDDLE AGES AND THE RENAISSANCE
NEW URL!
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/mefrm.htm
First person accounts of important events in history. Sections: Invasion of
England 1066, The Murder of Thomas Becket 1170, The Crusaders Capture Jerusalem
1099, Richard the Lionheart Massacres the Saracens 1191, Kublai Khan in Battle
1287, The Black Death 1348, Crime and Punishment in Elizabethan England, and
more. Click on Middle Ages and Renaissance. Excellent
GODECOOKERY.COM
http://www.godecookery.com/
A huge site on food and cooking in medieval times. Sections include: A Boke
of Gode Cookery; A Chaucerian Cookery; An Elizabethan Dinner Conversation; A
Feast for the Eyes; A Word from the Cook; The Cockentrice – A Ryal Mete (check
this out!), Coqz Heaumez – A Helmeted Cock (similar); Byzantine Recipes and much
more. Note: There is more than food featured on this site. Check it out.
Excellent
INTERNET MEDIEVAL SOURCEBOOK
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook.html
A massive resource on medieval studies, meant to be used by teachers and
students. Outstanding. Excellent
JOAN OF ARC: GIRL WARRIOR
http://www.click2history.com/joanof_arc/joanof_arc_ch1.htm
The story of Joan of Arc, the French visionary who led the French army
against the English, only to be captured and executed. Sections: Story Preface,
Who Was Joan of Arc?, War During Joan’s Childhood, War Affects Joan’s Family,
Who Should be King?, France Needs a Leader, Could a Young Woman Lead an Army?,
Joan Wins at Orleans, Joan is Betrayed, Catholic Church Accuses Joan, Trial: A
Mockery of Justice, The Final Setup, Joan is Burned, the Verdict is Announced,
Joan & the Modern World, What Happened to the Others?, More Links About Joan of
Arc and Used & Recommended Sources. (Note: We found a few internal broken links)
Excellent
THE LITTLEST KNIGHT
http://www.pacificnet.net/~cmoore/lk/index.htm
A delightful online children’s story about a blacksmith who was very small
but who dreamed big, fought the dragon and won the princess. There is even a
moral. Excellent for primary students. Excellent
THE MAGNA CARTA: SOURCE OF CIVIL RIGHTS
http://www.click2history.com/magna_carta/magna_carta_ch1.htm
An explanation of the importance of the Magna Carta in establishing the
legal rights of an individual. Sections: Story Preface; What is the Magna Carta?;
The Source of Trouble; Cross Purposes at Runnymede; The Pope Responds; The
Barons Prevail; Britain’s Statute Number One; What Happened to John?; and Used &
Recommended Sources. Excellent
THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE
NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/C001514/inglese/home.html
A site by students for students in which they travel back in time and tour a
medieval city. "We are in an unspecified European city of average
dimensions, pointed out on the sea, obviously in full Middle Ages. Peasants and
traders reside there, but also a gentleman living in a castle. We find there a
small army, ready to grow in case of need, and some traveller residing there for
a single night. We will also have the occasion to walk round the market, to
assist to a tournament, to have a look at the rooms of the castle, discovering
information and in search of oddities and curiosities that we will define "
Travel's notes ". In short, we are going to try not to be only a history book,
but an occasion to experience an interesting historical period."
Excellent
MEDIEVAL EUROPE FOR K-12 TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
NEW!
http://worldhistory.mrdonn.org/middleages.html
Extensive links to topics on the period. Sections: Celts Daily Life,
Christianity/Church, Vikings, Crusades, Medieval Life, Castle Life, Monk Life,
Knight Life, Feudalism, Warfare, Magna Carta/Law, Plague/Black Death,
Art/Architecture, Music/Food/Faires, Famous People, Other Barbarians, More
Units/Lessons, Webquests, Worksheets, Arthur/Robin Hood, Literature/Folk Tales,
Geography, Free Medieval Clip Art, Additional Resources, Byzantine Empire,
Ottoman Empire, Ghana/Mali/Songhai, Feudal Japan, Incas/Mayas/Aztecs, and
Chinese Dynasties. Excellent
MEDIEVAL SIEGE – NOVA
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/
Companion site for the Nova program Medieval Siege in which a crew
successfully designed built and fired a pair of trebuchets, engines of war
popular in the Middle Ages. Sections: Nova Builds a Trebuchet (slide show),
Medieval Arms Race, Life in a Castle, and Destroy the Castle (Hot Science) which
is a game you can play. Build your own trebuchet online and try to destroy the
castle. Excellent
MEDIEVAL TIMES – 42EXPLORE
NEW!
http://www.42explore2.com/medieval.htm
Basic information on the medieval period for elementary students with
activities and webquests. Excellent
MEDIEVAL WOMEN – AN INTERACTIVE EXPLORATION
NEW!
http://mw.mcmaster.ca/home.html
Follow Christine in her exploration of the medieval world. Visit the
Nunnery, the World, the Scriptorium, and a Timeline. Use the Site Map for an
overview. Needs RealPlayer. Excellent
MERLIN’S CASTLE – ATTACK THE CASTLE
http://www.rain.org/~philfear/castle.html
Pages to print out with directions to build a paper castle as well as
soldiers and Merlin and Fata Morgana as they battle for control of the castle.
Don’t forget to Download a Dragon to make also. Excellent
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (NYC)
http://www.metmuseum.org/collections/index.asp
Look here for the online exhibits from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New
York. They have extensive resources from the Middle Ages. Check out the Arms &
Armor, Medieval Art and The Cloisters online collections. When you click on one
of the topics on the left at the site, you can choose "View 50 Highlights" (at
top) to see thumbnails of 50 objects in the collection. Then click on each for
more information and more views. Other collections have a few items also.
Excellent
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART – EXPLORE AND LEARN
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Whats_New.asp
In-depth educational resources for students. Sections on the medieval
period: The Unicorn Tapestries, In the Footsteps of Marco Polo…, The Kitano
Tenjin Engi Emaki, and the Studiolo from the Ducal Palace in Gubbio. Includes
audio narrations. Excellent
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART -THE TIMELINE OF ART HISTORY
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/splash.htm
"The Timeline of Art History is a chronological, geographical, and thematic
exploration of the history of art from around the world, as illustrated
especially by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection" Includes both
artworks and decorative objects including showing students medieval history
around the world. Excellent
THE MIDDLE AGES
NEW!
http://www.themiddleages.net/
A gateway site with links to information on the period. Sections: Famous
Medieval People, Middle Ages Art & Lifestyle, Middle Ages Weapons & Warfare,
Middle Ages Literature and Other Resources. Excellent
MIDDLE AGES AND RENAISSANCE LINKS
http://killeenroos.com/link/midren.htm
A huge list of links to resources for the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Note: The samples we tested all worked. Excellent
MIDDLE AGES BY HISTORYLINK 101
http://www.historylink101.com/midieval.htm
Your connection "to the best of Art, Biographies, Daily Life, Maps,
Pictures and Research on the Middle Ages." Sections: Art, Daily Life,
Pictures, Maps, Research, and Biographies. Plus lessons on Middle Ages Art and
Architecture. Excellent
MIDDLE AGES CLASSROOM CLIPART
http://classroomclipart.com/cgi-bin/kids/imageFolio.cgi?direct=History/Middle_Ages
Excellent clipart for students. Topics: Castles, Costumes, Crusades,
Feudalism, Food & Cookery, Games, Guilds & Trades, Hunting, Transportation,
Inquisition, Knights, Religion, and War & Armies. Excellent (Note: This site is
one to keep bookmarked)
MIDDLE AGES: HISTORY
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/history/history.htm
Basic information for upper elementary students on the Middles Ages.
Sections: Early Middle Ages, High Middle Ages and Late Middle Ages. Excellent
NETSURF: THE INTERNET CONNECTION FOR MEDIEVAL RESOURCES
http://www.netserf.org/
A search engine for a huge amount of information on the Middle Ages from
daily life, people, literature, architecture, religion, science, drama, law and
more. Check out the Medieval News for recent events. Excellent
ODIN’S CASTLE OF DREAMS AND LEGENDS: AN ARCHIVE OF HISTORY AND HISTORICAL
RESOURCES
http://www.odinscastle.org/
A huge site with information on history from ancient times to today. Way too
much to detail here. Check out The Keep, The Great Hall, The King’s Chambers,
The Monk’s Cell, The Herbarium, The Bastion, and more. Outstanding. Excellent
THE ONLINE REFERENCE BOOK FOR MEDIEVAL STUDIES
NEW!
http://the-orb.net/
"The ORB is an academic site, written and maintained by medieval scholars for
the benefit of their fellow instructors and serious students" Sections:
The ORB Encyclopedia, The ORB Textbook Library, What Every Medievalist Should
Know, Of General Interest, Resources for Teaching, External Links, E-Texts, and
the ORB Reference Shelf. Too advanced for most students but good for teachers.
Excellent
THE TOME – THE CASTLE OF SIR CLISTO SEVERSWORD
http://www.sirclisto.com/
A gateway site to a wealth of information on the medieval period. From
Archery to Warfare and much, much more. Excellent
TOUR THE CITY OF CANTERBURY ENGLAND
http://www.hillside.co.uk/tour/
A detailed photo tour of the ancient city of Canterbury in England, an
important city for over a thousand years. In addition, there are reports of
archeological digs within the city with photos of their finds. Includes maps and
detailed information. Excellent
WILLIAM WALLACE "BRAVEHEART"
http://www.click2history.com/braveheart/braveheart_ch1.htm
An account of the rebellion of Scotland against the English in the late 13th
century and the Scottish hero William Wallace, familiar to students from the
movie Braveheart. Sections: Story Preface, The Makings of a Hero?,
Who Should be King?, A Hero Emerges, The Two-Handed Sword Gets Busy, Wallace the
Leader, Victory at Sterling Bridge, Wallace the "Outlaw", Defeat at Falkirk,
Wallace Betrayed, A Trial Without Justice, Barbarous Sentence, Execution, Robert
the Bruce Achieves the Dream, What Happened to the Others?, More Links About the
Story, and Used & Recommended Sources. Excellent
3D PHOTOS OF CASTLES AND FORTRESSES
http://www.3dphoto.net/stereo/world/topics/castles/castles.html
Photos in 2D and 3D of castles and fortresses in England, Ireland, Scotland,
Wales, Germany, Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, San Marino, Italy, Estonia,
Austria, Slovakia and the Bahamas. Includes directions on how to view the 3D
photos for the best effect. Note: 3D images take a few seconds to load. Very
Good
ART OF THE MIDDLE AGES
http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHmedieval.html
A huge collection of images of medieval art. Sections: Middle Ages: General;
Early Christian; Byzantine; Islamic; Early Medieval; Romanesque; Gothic; Late
Gothic Art in Italy; and Medieval Manuscripts. Very Good
BEOWULF TEACHER RESOURCES
NEW!
http://www.leasttern.com/beowulf/bteacher.htm
Resources for teachers teaching Beowulf. Includes: Bibliography,
Available Texts, Lesson Plans, Reading Questions, Essays Available Online, Other
Resources, E-texts, E-books and more. Includes a link to student resources. Very
Good
THE CRUSADES – A VIEW FROM JORDAN
http://www.acsamman.edu.jo/~ms/crusades/
A look at the Crusades from a 6th grade class in Amman, Jordan.
Very Good
DECAMERON WEB
http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Italian_Studies/dweb/dweb.shtml
A wealth of material dedicated to Bocaccio’s masterpiece, The
Decameron. For high school or college level students. An examination in
detail of the work and different versions of the text. Very Good
THE DOMESDAY BOOK
http://www.domesdaybook.co.uk/
Commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1085, the Domesday Book gave a
detailed account of the lands owned by the king and his tenants and of their
resources. Sections: The Domesday Book (the list of settlements) The Domesday
Story, Timeline, Landowners, Place Name Origins, William the Conqueror, and a
Glossary. Very Good
DRAMA OF THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.theatredatabase.com/medieval/medieval_theatre_001.html
An article on the forms of drama in the Middle Ages. Sections: Ancient
Theatre, Medieval Theatre, 16th Century Theatre, 17th
Century Theatre, 18th Century Theatre, 19th Century
Theatre, and 20th Century Theatre. Excellent links. Very Good
HISTORIC TALE CONSTRUCTION KIT
NEW!
http://www.adgame-wonderland.de/type/bayeux.php
Based on the Bayeux Tapestries. Students can manipulate the images to form a
story and email it to a friend or submit it to a gallery. You can see other
stories in the Gallery but it takes a long time to load. Very Good
THE ILLUMINATED MIDDLE AGES
NEW!
http://www.moyenageenlumiere.com/themes/index.cfm?sw=EN
"The Illuminated Middle Ages database presents several hundred recently
digitized illuminated texts from French national library collections. While the
full collection, in even higher resolution, is available for purchase on
DVD-ROM, this web site gives access to the entire database. Only a portion of
the full collection has been translated into English for the web site, but
visitors may also view the French-language galleries in the site, where a dozen
texts from each of the ten themes are presented daily. To see every text in high
resolution, you will have have to either visit the site daily or order the DVD.
In the meantime, the search interface allows you to perform full-text searches
across the complete database. You are sure to enjoy this collection of
breathtaking texts dating from the year 500 through the 1400s."
Sections: Time and Space; The Legal Imagination; Animals; Knowledge and
Education; Mankind, the Family and Kinship; Showing the Invisible; Work and
Daily Life; Faces of God; Signs and Forms of Power; and A World in the Margins.
Suitable for junior high and up. Very Good
JOAN OF ARC ARCHIVE
http://archive.joan-of-arc.org/
Extensive information on this French girl who led the armies of France in to
battle and was tried and executed by the English. Sections: Biography, Timeline,
Signatures, Letters, Banners, Domremy, Manuscripts, Family Tree, Portraits,
Quotes, Myths, Armor, La Pieronne, Sound Files and more. (Note: There were a few
broken links on this page but still a wealth of information). Very Good
JOAN OF ARC MUSEUM
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/musee.jeannedarc/indexanglais.htm
Website of the Joan of Arc Museum in Rouen, France. Sections: Jeanne d’Arc,
History of the Hundred Years of War, The Museum, Questionnaire, Other Sites,
Movies, Phototeque. Very Good
KIDS’ CASTLE
http://kotn.ntu.ac.uk/castle/
Enter this castle through the drawbridge to see the various parts of the
castle and what life was like there. Each section has additional activities or
information. Very Good
KING ARTHUR: A MAN FOR THE AGES
NEW!
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/4186/Arthur/htmlpages/kingarthur.html
"The story of Arthur is old. People have been singing war songs in his honor for
probably more than 1,500 years. The popular conception is of a King Arthur, with
his lovely queen and noble knights, and the Round Table, and Excalibur, and the
Holy Grail, and all the other trappings. The scholarly conception of Arthur is
of a war leader in post-Roman Britain, fighting against the encroachment of
Saxon settlers. The pages that follow examine both conceptions. But first, some
Frequently Asked Questions:" Sections: Explorations in Arthurian
History, Explorations in Arthurian Legends. Very Good
KNIGHT COSTUME AND SHIELD – KIDS DOMAIN CRAFT EXCHANGE
http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/hall-knight2.html
Instructions and supply list for making a knight’s costume and shield. Very Good
KNIGHT QUEST
NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002767/
A site for students by students on knights and their lives. "In our
website we plan to tell you about such things as what knights did long ago,
their armor parts, their way of life, dragons, castles, and weapons.
We thought the best way was to send you on a quest to be a knight
Follow the spinning sword and it will lead the way!"
Sections: Knights, Armor Info, Armor Chart,
Castles, Dragons, Jokes, Pre-Page Test, Page’s Test, Squire’s Test, Knight’s
Test, Final Test, Certificate, Knight’s List, and References. Very Good
KNIGHTS AND ARMOR
http://www.knightsandarmor.com/
Information for students on knights and armor. Sections: History of Knights,
Armor, Weapons, Life of a Knight, Crusades, Chivalry, Heraldry, and Links. Very
Good
LEGENDS
NEW!
http://legends.dm.net/
Information on legends that have endured and inspired. Includes links to
primary documents, articles and more. Sections: Robin Hood, King Arthur,
Beowulf, Pirates & Privateers, Ballads & Broadsides, Swashbucklers & Fops, Fairy
Tales, Shakespeare’s Stories, Saga & Sea-Kings, Paladins & Princes, Poets &
Painters and Erin & Alba. Note: There are reference to the Middle Ages in every
section. For grades 7 and up. Very Good
MARRIAGE DURING THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.medieval-weddings.net/
Detailed information on marriage and weddings during the Middle Ages.
Sections: Wedding Traditions, Marriage Laws Marriage Customs, Castle Ceremonies,
Country Weddings, Castle Feasts, Medieval Clothing, Bridal Jewelry, Beauty
Treatments, Bridal Gifts, Cakes, Bridal Dresses, Bridal Flowers, Courtly Love
and Knights & Chivalry. Very Good
MEDIEVAL AGE – 1066-1500
NEW!
http://www.learnhistory.org.uk/medieval/
Links to a large number of topics on the medieval period. Very Good
MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE EUROPE – PRIMARY HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS
http://library.byu.edu/~rdh/eurodocs/medren.html
Online versions of a large number of medieval and Renaissance historical
documents. Examples: Capitulary of Charlemagne, The Ordinance of Louis the
Pious, Catalonian Manuscripts, The Life of St. Edward the Confessor and much
more. Very Good
MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE HISTORY
NEW!
http://www.snowcrest.net/jmike/medieval.html
Links for students and teachers on medieval history. Very Good
MEDIEVAL CRUSADES
http://www.medievalcrusades.com/
Detailed information on the Crusades. Sections: The Crusades Begin, Kings of
Jerusalem, Foes of the Crusaders, State of Antioch, State of Tripoli, State of
Edessa, Coinage, and Links. Very Good
MEDIEVAL ENGLAND
NEW!
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/Year%207.htm
Links for elementary students and up on medieval England. Sections:
Personalities and Events and Medieval Topics. Very good for student research.
Very Good
MEDIEVAL ENGLISH TOWNS
NEW!
http://www.trytel.com/~tristan/towns/towns.html
"The aim of the Medieval English Towns site is to provide historical
information about cities and towns in England during the Middle Ages, with
particular but not exclusive emphasis on medieval boroughs of East Anglia and on
social, political and constitutional history. A growing selection of primary
documents (translated into English) relevant to English urban history is
included." Sections: Introduction, Town Histories, Office
Holding and more. Includes a Glossary and a Biographical List. Better than it
looks at first glance. Very Good
MEDIEVAL FIEFDOM
NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/10949/index.html
A site by students for students on Medieval life. Choose your graphics level
to view more of the site. Includes: Fortifications, War and Buildings and
Society, People and Their Way of Life. Very Good
MEDIEVAL HISTORY STARTER QUIZ
NEW!
http://historymedren.about.com/library/weekly/aastarterquiz.htm
A 20 question quiz about the Middle Ages from its beginnings to the end of
the period. Note: Use the many links on this site as a starting point for
research. Very Good
MEDIEVAL LIFE
NEW!
http://www.medieval-life.net/
A fairly extensive site on medieval life. Sections: Life, History, Famines,
Food, Health, Literature, Chivalry and Romance. Most sections have several
sub-sections. Excellent for student research grades 3 and up. Very Good
MEDIEVAL LINKS FOR TEACHERS
NEW!http://www.mtlakes.org/ww/tech/webtools/med.htm
Links for teachers to use in teaching about the medieval period. Note: We found a couple of broken links. Good
MEDIEVAL/RENAISSANCE FOOD HOMEPAGE
http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/food.html
A page of links to all kinds of information about food in the Middle Ages
and Renaissance. Includes Primary Sources, Articles, Recipes and more. Very Good
MEDIEVAL QUEST
NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002390/index.html
A site for students by students in grades 4-5 on the medieval period. "Join
Tiamat, our dragon guide, on a fantastic journey into the past...Tiamat will
whisk you around the fascinating world of Medieval Times. You can design coats
of arms, learn how to cook a Medieval meal, and learn about unimaginable things
from the past. You will see kings and queens in their finery, knights coated
with silver, and flags flying above castles. We hope you enjoy our site. Welcome
to Magnificent Medieval Times!" Sections: Lifestyle, Castles, Knights,
Heraldry, Myths and Activities. The Activities include a quiz, a crossword
puzzle and a design your own shield activity. Very Good
MEDIEVAL TECHNOLOGY PAGES
http://scholar.chem.nyu.edu/tekpages/Technology.html
Information on medieval technology. Includes a subject index and a timeline.
Examples: Artesian Wells, Cannons, Grindstones, Iron Working, Horse Shoes,
Mirrors, Paper, Rat Traps, Tidal Mills, Wine Press and much more. Includes some
drawings and references. Very Good
MEDIEVAL TIMES, CASTLES AND KNIGHTS
NEW!
http://schoolweb.missouri.edu/smithville.k12.mo.us/uptegrove/medievaltimes.html
A page of links to topics on the medieval period. Suitable for elementary
students. Very Good
MEDIEVAL TIMES INTERNET SITES FOR GRADE 4
NEW!
http://www3.sympatico.ca/ferndale/Medieval.htm
Links for medieval research for 4th grade students. There are 10
sections, each with a leading question and a link to find the answer. Note: We
found a broken link on this site. Very Good
THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/
Information on the realities of life in the Middle Ages from PBS. Sections:
Feudal Life, Religion, Homes, Clothing, Health, Arts & Entertainment, and Town
Life. Very Good
THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.byu.edu/ipt/projects/middleages/
Resources on the Middle Ages for history students. Check out the Index of
Materials on the Middle Ages and the Other Web Sites sections. Ignore the rest.
Very Good
THE MIDDLE AGES, CHIVALRY AND KNIGHTHOOD
NEW!
http://www.teacheroz.com/Middle_Ages.htm
A huge site with links to information on a wide range of topics. Note: We
found some broken links in the many on this site. Very Good
THE MIDDLE AGES FOR KIDS
NEW!
http://www.kathimitchell.com/middleages.htm
An extensive list of links by category for students. Very Good
MIDDLE AGES LINKS
NEW!
http://www.trumbull.k12.oh.us/teachers/resources/Themes/middle%20ages.htm
A page of links to websites, lesson plans and webquests on the Middle Ages.
Very Good
THE MIDDLE AGES TRUST WEB SITE LOCATOR
http://members.aol.com/tmatrust/websites.html
A gateway site to lots of links to sites dealing with the Middle Ages. Very
Good
THE NORMAN CONQUEST SCHOOL SITE
NEW URL!
http://www.normanconquest.co.uk/index.html
A website for history teachers and students on the Norman Conquest and the
pivotal events of the year 1066. Sections: Information (Start Here), Quiz,
Search, Worksheets and a Summary. Check out the worksheets which can be printed
and used to guide students to the relevant material. Very Good
SCOTLAND’S KINGS AND QUEENS
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/history/history.htm
A history of the kings and queens of Scotland. Sections: The House of Alpin,
The House of Dunkeld, The House of Canmore, The House of Balliol, The House of
Bruce, The House of Stewart, The Border Reivers (life on the borders), Scots
Pioneers, Scottish Battles and more. Very Good
SHIELDS, KNIGHTS AND HERALDRY
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/heraldry.htm
Free software to download for kids to make their own shields and coats of
arms. You can also play an exciting online game. Very Good
TIMEREF.COM – MEDIEVAL HISTORY TIMELINES
NEW!
http://www.btinternet.com/~timeref/
"Welcome to TIMEREF.COM. Follow the history of Medieval Britain from the time
of Alfred the Great, through the Norman Conquest and up to the start of the
Tudor Age. Detailed Timelines contain events for years between 800 and 1499AD.
Maps show the locations of castles, abbeys and cathedrals in England, Scotland
and Wales. Every person and building on this site has its own timeline and links
to related subjects." Suitable for grades 5 and up. Very Good
WEID’S LINKS TO THE MIDDLE AGES
NEW!
http://www.fidnet.com/~weid/midageindex.htm
This is a huge site with a wealth of information. Suitable for grade 7 and
up. Some sites suitable for upper elementary. Very Good
AGES OFTREASURE TIMELINE GAME
NEW!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/archaeology/treasure/timeline_launch.shtml
"From the Palaeolithic to the Norman Conquest, explore archaeological sites and
treasures from the past, then test yourself on the eras and events in the Ages
of Treasure game." Good
THE ALCHEMY WEB SITE
NEW!
http://www.levity.com/alchemy/index.html
"Over 100 megabytes online of information on alchemy in all its facets. Divided
into over 1300 sections and providing tens of thousands of pages of text, over
2000 images, over 200 complete alchemical texts, extensive bibliographical
material on the printed books and manuscripts, numerous articles, introductory
and general reference material on alchemy." Suitable for grade 7 and up.
Good
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS OF THE MIDDLE AGES
http://users.stargate.net/~mshapiro/calcohol.html
Information, recipes and methods of making alcoholic drinks in the Middle
Ages. Good.
ANGLO-SAXON COINS GAME
NEW!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/lj/conquestlj/coin_entry.shtml
"Find out more about Anglo-Saxon money by taking a closer look at the coins and
the stories behind them. When you think you know enough, test yourself by
playing 'Coins' and see if you can make money talk." Good
ARTLEX ON THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/m/middleages.html
Several examples of Middle Ages art. Good
ASM’S MIDDLE AGES PROJECT
http://www.asmilan.org/eschool/middle_ages/
A colorful site by middle school students. Sections: "Warfare by
Chris, Crusades by Leo, Castles, Farming by Giuliana ,Clothes by Myles, Food by
Cill, Peasant Life by Valentina, Exploration by Connor, Science by Marco,
Architecture by Joel, Homes by Nicoletta, Feudal System by Ho Sung, Crusades by
Matteo, Italy by Naike, Knights by Riccardo, Marriage by Jessica, Monastery Life
by Cesare, Vikings by Nick. Good as suggestion for classes." Good
BIOGRAPHIES OF WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE AGES
NEW!
http://www.ozedweb.com/history/middle_ages_biographies_women.htm
Brief biographical paragraphs of women in the Middle Ages. Sections: Women
in Religion, Women in the Trades, Women in Politics, Women in War, Women in
Science and Medicine, and Women in the Arts. Suitable for students of all
grades. Good
BUILD A MEDIEVAL CASTLE
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/castle.htm
Free downloadable software with instructions for building a medieval castle.
Also software to print our shield and the elements of heraldry. Good
BUILD AN ARCH GAME
NEW!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/games/arches/index.shtml
Answer 5 questions to build a virtual arch. Good
THE CAERLAVEROCK DIG
NEW!
http://www.suat.demon.co.uk/caerlaverock/index.htm
Follow the excavation of an English castle. Updates from the excavation show
what has been uncovered. Suitable for students elementary and up. Good
THE CAMELOT PROJECT
NEW!
http://www.lib.rochester.edu/camelot/cphome.stm
Information about the Arthurian legends and texts. Suitable for high school
students. Good
THE CANTERBURY TALES ONLINE
NEW!
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/Cha2Can.html
The complete online text of the Canterbury Tales in Middle English. Useful
for research but students will not be able to understand the language. Good
CARDBOARD BOX CASTLE
NEW!
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/Boxcastle.shtml
Build a castle from a cardboard box. Good
CASEY AT THE BAT – MEDIEVAL STYLE
NEW!
http://www.loyno.edu/%7EMidAges/kmcderm.html
The poem "Casey at the Bat" is rendered in Middle English. Shows both
versions. Good
CASTLES OF THE WORLD
NEW!
http://www.castles.org/
Links to castles around the world (actually Europe and Asia) with photos,
descriptions, diagrams and more. A good resource for student research. Good
CHAUCER TEXTS ONLINE
NEW!
http://geoffreychaucer.org/texts/
Links to sites with online versions of the Canterbury Tales. Some have side
by side translations into modern English. Good
THE CODE OF CHIVALRY AND COURTLY LOVE
NEW!
http://www.astro.umd.edu/~marshall/chivalry.html
The Code of Chivalry and the Rules of Courtly Love. Gives the basic rules
people were to strive to live by. Good
THE CRUSADER AND AYYUBID PERIOD (1099-1250 CE)
NEW!
http://jeru.huji.ac.il/ef1.htm
Information on life in Jerusalem during the Crusades. Good
THE CRUSADES: A DEFENSIVE GESTURE
NEW!
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/6981/defense.htm
Information on the reasons behind the Crusades. Good
THE CRUSADES AND THE RISE OF ISLAM
NEW!
http://www.mrdowling.com/606islam.html
A basic introduction for elementary students on the Crusades and the rise of
Islam. Sections: The Crusades, The Arabs, Later Crusades and Cool Links. Good
DE RE MILITARI
http://www.deremilitari.org/
Site for the Society for Medieval Military History. Includes accounts of the
great battles and armies of the Middle Ages. Check out the Journey of Medieval
Military History and the Resources for Students and Scholars. Good
DEVIZES CASTLE ON THE WEB
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/3670/index.html
The website for Devizes Castle in England, built on the site of an 11th
century wooden castle. Includes information on the history of the castle, its
features today, and discussed the ghosts reputed to haunt it. Includes photos.
For elementary students. Good
DIGITAL DANTE
NEW!
http://dante.ilt.columbia.edu/new/
Detailed multimedia information about Dante and his Divine Comedy.
Suitable for senior high students. Includes electronic texts, images and more.
Good
THE DOMESDAY BOOK INDEX AND SEARCH ENGINE
http://www.infokey.com/hon/domesday.htm
A search engine allowing people with British ancestry to search for more
information. "This is a hyperlink listing of the all the counties
mentioned in the Domesday Book, a census of Norman Britain compiled in 1086,
showing the land owners and conditions of the counties and their enclosures. If
you have traced your Surname in our DataBase Search Engine, finding your family
origin in England, you can use the following information to cross reference
particular information about the county where your family heritage started."
Good
DRACULA’S CASTLE – A WINDOW INTO EASTERN EUROPEAN HISTORY
http://www.draculascastle.com/index3.html
An exploration of the 12th century Bran Castle, said to be
Dracula’s Castle. Includes other castles and citadels in Romania and information
on Vlad Tepes who lived in Bran Castle. (Stories about him were the basis for
the later Dracula stories). Good photos. Good
Dress, Jewels, Arms and Coat of Arms:
Material Culture and Self-Representation in the Late Middle Ages
http://www.ceu.hu/medstud/manual/SRM/index.htm
A guide to the clothing of medieval times and of the various meanings of the
styles, ornamentation and more. Includes Arms & Armor, Costumes, Jewelry, and
Heraldry. Good
DRESSING CECILY: AN INTERACTIVE ELIZABETHAN WARDROBE
http://costume.dm.net/doll/index.html
Click on different items of clothing to put them on Lady Cecily as she
prepares to visit the court of Queen Elizabeth. You may need review the
"Overview of an Elizabethan Outfit" to do it. Fun. Good
EARLY MEDIEVAL RESOURCES FOR BRITAIN, IRELAND AND BRITTANY
http://members.aol.com/michellezi/resources-index.html
Information on Britain, Ireland and Brittany from roughly 400 AD to 800 AD.
Sections include: Chronologies; Calendar of Saints; King Lists; Genealogies;
Translations; Bibliography; The Heroic Age; Maps; Hagiography, History and
Politics, and more. Good
EDWARD GRIM’S ACCOUNT OF THE MURDER OF THOMAS BECKET
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/grim-becket.html
When Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury was murdered in 1179 it changed
the politico-religious landscape of England. This is a graphic account by one of
his biographers. Good
ELIZABETH I (1533-1603)
http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/eliza.htm
Biographical information on Queen Elizabeth I, Queen of England at the end
of the medieval period. Sections: Quotes, The Life of Elizabeth I, Essays &
Articles, Image Gallery and Additional Sources. Good
ELECTRONIC PASSPORT – THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.mrdowling.com/703middleages.html
Online information on the Middle Ages. Sections: Feudalism, Primogeniture,
Christendom, The Huns, The Barbarians, The Byzantine Empire, The Moors, The
Franks & Charlemagne, The Vikings, The Normans, The Bubonic Plague. Good
THE EMPLOYEES OF DURHAM PRIORY 1494-1519
NEW!
http://www.dur.ac.uk/r.h.britnell/Priory_employees.htm
Lists the number of people employed in various positions in the priory and
their wages. Good for student research. Good
EUROPEAN MIDDLE AGES
NEW!
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/MA/CONTENTS.HTM
A reference site for teachers and students (grade 6 and up). Note: Some
sections are still under construction. Good
FANTASTIC FISH OF THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.godecookery.com/ffissh/ffissh.htm
Looks at the fish of the Middle Ages "which populated both the waters
and the imagination of the Medieval world." Includes drawings and
descriptions of both familiar and imaginary fish. Fun. Good
FEMALE HEROES
http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/heroine.html
Brief biographies of female heroes from India, Asia and the Crusades. Good
FOOTWEAR OF THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/shoe/SHOEHOME.HTM
An examination of shoes and shoemaking in the Middle Ages up to the 16th
century. Shows the types of footwear, how they were made and their functions.
Includes drawings. Good
FREE HERALDRY CLIPART
NEW!
http://www.heraldicclipart.com/catalog/index1.html
Clip art for students to print out and use in their projects. Good
THE GEOFFREY CHAUCER WEBSITE
NEW!
http://www.courses.fas.harvard.edu/~chaucer/
Information on Geoffrey Chaucer and the Canterbury Tales. Suitable for
grades 7 and up. Good
GHOSTS IN THE CASTLE
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/castles/enter.html
Follow Marcus the mouse to tour this castle. For primary students. Good
GLOSSARY OF MEDIEVAL ART AND ARCHITECTURE
http://www.pitt.edu/~medart/menuglossary/INDEX.HTM
A glossary of terms found in medieval art and architecture. From abacus to
westwork (no x,y,z.’s). Good
GREGORIAN CHANT
NEW!
http://www.christusrex.org/www2/cantgreg/index_eng.html
Audio clips of choral music, one of the more common forms of music in the
Middle Ages. Most are live recordings of chants recorded in a monastery in
Brazil. They are sung in Latin. Note: These are not clear recordings but do give
an example of what the music sounded like. Good
HERALDIC COLORING BOOK
NEW!
http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~heraldry/page_cb.html
A set of coloring pages of shield with heraldic designs. Click on the paint
link to use your cursor to paint the shields. Good
HERALDIC DESIGN
NEW!
http://www.windarooss.qld.edu.au/Main_Pages/heraldry/heraldry_nf.html
Detailed information on the meanings of symbols and colors on coats of arms.
Good
HERALDS AND HERALDRY IN ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND
http://renaissance.dm.net/heraldry/heralds.html
Information about the origins of heralds and heraldry. Good
HISTORY OF THE CRUSADES – A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/18110/?tqskip1=1&tqtime=1126
A look at the Crusades at a student-created site. You choose whether you
want to know more about the Muslims or the Christians. Good
HISTORY OF THE MONARCHY (ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND)
http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page5.asp
The official British site giving a brief biography of every British and/or
Scottish monarch from around the 7th century to the present. Note: A
little complicated to navigate. Good
THE HOURS OF JEANNE D’EVREUX – A PRAYER BOOK FOR A QUEEN
NEW!
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Jde/jdesplash.htm
"During the short period of time that The Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux was unbound
to develop a facsimile edition, The Metropolitan Museum of Art had an
unprecedented opportunity to show the entire book in sequence in the exhibition
"Prayer Book for a Queen: The Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux." This feature explores
the five primary divisions of this medieval prayer book.
Click the image below to explore the prayer book of Jeanne d'Evreux."
Suitable for senior high students. Good
THE HUNDRED YEARS WAR – THE FINAL PHASE
http://xenophongroup.com/montjoie/hyw_fp.htm
A review of the final, decisive phase of the Hundred Years War. Includes a
timeline of events from 1154 to 1461. Sections: Timeline; Map of France;
Persons; Weapons, Armor, Forces; Summary of Major Battles and Sieges;
Bibliography; and Controversial Issues in the Study of the Hundred Years War.
Good
AN IDIOT’S GUIDE TO TEACHING BEOWULF
NEW!
http://www.loyno.edu/%7EMidAges/moore.html
Designed to help new teachers teach Beowulf by providing tips and background
information. Good
THE INTERNET RENAISSANCE BAND – MEDIEVAL MUSIC
NEW!
http://www.csupomona.edu/%7Ejcclark/emusic/medieval.html
Several sound files of music in the medieval period. Uses QuickTime. A very
good example. Good
JOURNEY THROUGH THE MIDDLE AGES WITH JAMES THE JINGLING
JESTER NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/4051/titlepg.htm?tqskip1=1&tqtime=1108
A site for students by students on the Middle Ages. You can play a game
exploring the castle or read information about life in the Middle Ages. An
example of a good class project. Good
KING ARTHUR
NEW!
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~merrie/Arthur/
Information on King Arthur and the Arthurian legend. Sections: The Matter of
Britain, Arthur for Kids, Characters, Battles, Geography, History, Reference and
more. Good
KINGS AND QUEENS THROUGH TIME GAME
NEW!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/state/monarchs_leaders/launch_ani_kings_queens.shtml
"Put the kings and queens of England, and later the United Kingdom, in their
proper place. Examine the contemporary portraits and key events from each period
and then play the Royal House game. The game launch button is in the top right
hand corner of the animation.
There are four periods to explore. The Plantagenets and the Houses of Lancaster
and York are featured in the first period, the Tudors and Stuarts in the second,
and the House of Hanover in the third. The timeline concludes with the Windsors."
Good
KINGS, QUEENS AND CASTLES FOR PRIMARY
NEW!
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/themes/castle.shtml
Rhymes, coloring pages and crafts on kings, queens and castles. For primary
students. Good
KINGDOMALITY – WHAT IS YOUR MEDIEVAL VOCATIONAL PERSONALITY?
http://www.cmi-lmi.com/kingdomality.html
Test your personality to see what kind of medieval job would have appealed
to you. Best for older students. Good
THE LADY AND THE UNICORN TAPESTRIES
http://orion.it.luc.edu/~avande1/unicorn.html#
The Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries are art treasures of the Middle Ages
dating from around 1500. This site shows details of the tapestries. Good
LES TRES RICHES HEURES DU DUC DE BERRY
http://humanities.uchicago.edu/images/heures/heures.html
A classic example of a medieval book of hours. A description with photos of
the images from the book of hours owned by the Duc de Berry. Good
LIFE IN A MEDIEVAL CASTLE
http://www.castlewales.com/life.html
Discusses life in a castle from around the 11th to the 14th
century with emphasis on the uses of the different areas of the castle.
Sections: The Hall, The Kitchen, Accommodations, Water and The Chapel. Good
LIFE IN THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/brisas/sunda/ma/mahome.htm
A website on life in the Middle Ages created by 4th and 5th
grade students in a school in Arizona. An example of what can be done by a
class. Good
LITERATURE OF THE FRENCH MIDDLE AGES
NEW!
http://globegate.utm.edu/french/lit/middle.ages.html
Links to sites about French literature of the medieval period. A few of the
sites are in French. Suitable for grade 7 and up. Good
THE MAGNA CARTA 1215 (TRANSLATED FROM THE LATIN)
http://www.magnacartaplus.org/magnacarta/index.htm
An English translation of the Magna Carta which established the separation
of power between a legislature, a judiciary and an executive. Good
MANUSCRIPTS AT THE BODLEIAN LIBRARY
NEW!
http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/dept/scwmss/wmss/medieval/browse.htm
Online images of manuscripts from the 11th to the 17th
centuries, housed at the Bodleian Library in Oxford, England. Suitable for grade
7 and up. Good
MEDIEVAL EUROPE
NEW!
http://www.crcs.k12.ny.us/lib/hs/medieval_europe.htm
Links to websites with information on the medieval period in Europe. Good
MEDIEVAL FEASTS – SOME OF MY FAVORITE MEDIEVAL AND
RENAISSANCE RECIPES (ADAPTED FOR THE MODERN COOK)
NEW!
http://www.bitwise.net/~ken-bill/med-p1.htm
"Here are some of my favorite recipes from the period. I've started each recipe
of with the original text. As you'll see, there are few if any measurements of
ingredients, so feel free to adjust amounts to suit your own taste without undue
worry about staying authentic. Remember that that's what you'd be doing in the
Middle Ages anyway. Have fun." Recipes include: Lemon Salad, Chicken
with Orange and Lemon, Frumenty and Cherry Pottage. Good
MEDIEVAL FLAGS AND BANNERS
NEW!
http://www.kwantlen.bc.ca/~donna/sca/flags/
Pictures of medieval flags and banners. Good
MEDIEVAL LIFE
NEW!
http://www.guhsd.net/mcdowell/history/notes/unit3/feudalismchart.html
A chart showing the intricate relationships between people in the Middle
Ages. Good
MEDIEVAL MONASTICISM
NEW!
http://www.faculty.de.gcsu.edu/~dvess/ids/medieval/medref.html
Information on the many monastic movements in the Middle Ages. For senior
high and up. Good
MEDIEVAL SCIENCE
NEW!
http://members.aol.com/McNelis/medsci_index.html
Information on the sciences in the Middle Ages. Sections include: Alchemy,
Animals, Botany, Medicine, Horology, Weights and Measures, and Mathematics. Good
MEDIEVAL STUDIES THEME PAGE
NEW!
http://www.cln.org/themes/medieval.html
An extensive page of links to Middle Ages websites. Most seem to be for
grade 7 and up. Good
MEDIEVAL TIMES
NEW!
http://www.schools.ash.org.au/elanorah/med.htm
A site by Australian students for students researching the medieval period.
Good
MEDIEVAL TIMES
NEW!
http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/wes/webquests_themes/medieval_theme.html
An extensive page of links on the Middle Ages including webquests. For upper
elementary students to use as a resource. Note: We found a lot of broken links
on this site. Good
MEDIEVAL WOMEN
http://www.georgetown.edu/labyrinth/subjects/women/women.html
Links to information on medieval women. Sections: Individual Lives and Works
of Medieval Women, Women Rulers & Creators General Resources and Bibliographies.
Good
MIDDLE AGES
NEW!
http://www.kidskonnect.com/MiddleAges/MiddleAgesHome.html
Links for students to research about life in the Middle Ages. Note: We found
a couple of broken links on this site. Good
THE MIDDLE AGES
http://radiantworks.com/middleages/
Basic information on the Middle Ages. Sections: Feudal System, The Royal
Court, Manor, Life in the Town, Barons, Medieval Soldiers, Peasants,
Bibliography, and Other History Sites. Good
THE MIDDLE AGES
NEW!
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/middleages.htm
A page of links for students to research the Middle Ages. Good
MIDDLE AGES SITES
NEW!
http://www.oswego.org/staff/cchamber/resources/middleages.cfm
A page with 30 links to information about the Middle Ages. Suitable for
upper elementary and up. Good
MONARCHS OF BRITAIN
http://www.britannia.com/history/h6f.html
Biographical profiles of the kings and queens of England and Great Britain.
Good
MORALITIES, INTERLUDES AND FARCES OF THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.imagi-nation.com/moonstruck/spectop006.html
An article on the kinds of dramatic entertainments during the Middle Ages.
Check out the links, too. Good
MOSTLY MEDIEVAL – EXPLORING THE MIDDLE AGES
http://skell.org/SKELL/index.htm
Information on life in Britain in the Middle Ages. Sections: Ballads,
Beasties, Book of Days, God & War, Heraldry, Medicine, and Merkat Cross. Good
MOT’S CASTLE PAGE
http://www.castles.nl/
While we mostly think of castles in the British Isles or France, Germany and
Spain, there were castles in most European countries. This is a site dedicated
to castles in the Netherlands including photos, histories and more. Also
includes castles in other European countries. Good
MYTHICAL PLANTS OF THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.godecookery.com/mythical/mythical.htm
For a variety of reasons, cultures would develop a belief in plants that
never existed. Examples: The Barnacle Tree, The Tree of Knowledge, The
Mysterious Origin of Spices. Good
THE NORMANS, A EUROPEAN PEOPLE
NEW!
http://www.mondes-normands.caen.fr/angleterre/index.htm
A history of the Normans, whose conquest of Britain shaped British history
in the Middle Ages. Suitable for elementary students and up. Good
PAGES THROUGH THE AGES – THE MIDDLE AGES
NEW!
http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/OakViewES/harris/96-97/agespages/middle-ages/index.html
A school site on the Middle Ages. Sections: Of Kings and Vikings, The Magna
Carta, Knights, Heraldry, The 5th Grade Medieval Festival, and more.
Shows what a class can do. Good
RAVENSGARD COSTUMING AND TEXTILES PAGE
NEW!
http://www.ravensgard.org/gerekr/costume.html
A page of links to sites about costumes and clothing. Most have sections on
medieval clothing. Good
RESOURCES FOR THE STUDY OF BEOWULF
NEW!
http://www.library.unr.edu/subjects/guides/beowulf.html#medieval
An extensive list of links to information on Beowulf and the medieval
period. Most are for junior/senior high students and up. Good
REVELATIONS FROM REPRODUCTIONS – NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
NEW!
http://www.nga.gov/feature/revelations/revelations.shtm
A study of four 15th century Italian paintings showing how
photographs taken of the painting over their history show changes made by
conservators. Good
THE ROBIN HOOD PROJECT
http://www.lib.rochester.edu/camelot/rh/rhhome.stm
Some of what we know of the medieval period comes from the Robin Hood movies
and TV programs of the mid-20th century. This site draws together a
database of texts, images and bibliographies of the Robin Hood legends. Good
SEND A MEDIEVAL-GRAM
NEW!
http://www.pillagedvillage.com/gramsend.html
Choose a graphic and send an email message to a friend. Good
SNAYWICKBY CASTLE – A TOUR FOR PRIMARY STUDENTS
http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/castle1.htm
Follow the directions to move about the castle. The rooms are shown in
pencil drawings with simple descriptions. A very simple introduction for primary
students. Good
SOME CLOTHING OF THE MIDDLE AGES
NEW!
http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/cloth/bockhome.html
Information on different items of clothing from the Middle Ages. Includes
some drawings. Good
SYMBOLISM OF HERALDRY
NEW!
http://www.digiserve.com/heraldry/symbols.htm
A simple list of the meaning of symbols used in heraldry. Good
TECHNOLOGY DURING THE MIDDLE AGES
NEW!
http://www.mce.k12tn.net/middleages/technology.htm
A brief list of inventions from 700 to 1320. Good
TUDOR FAMILIES
NEW!
http://www.geocities.com/tudorgenealogist/index2.html
Biographical information on the Tudor families. Includes: Royal Houses,
White Rose Families, and Other Families. Note: We found a couple of broken
links. Good
UMFA MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPTS AND THE MIDDLE AGES
NEW!
http://www.umfa.utah.edu/?id=MTQx
Background information from the Utah Museum of Fine Arts on illuminated
manuscripts and their role in the medieval period. Very good as background
material. Good
THE UNIQUE STAVE CHURCH
http://www.medsca.org/stavechurch/frameset.html
Norwegian stave churches were unique to Norway during the medieval period.
This site discusses the churches, their construction and shows photos of the 30
remaining stave churches. Good
THE VILLAGE OF WICHAMSTOW
http://www.regia.org/village.htm
A fictional village in England just before the Norman Conquest. Narratives
and photos show what daily life was like. Good
WAR ENGINES OF THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.middelaldercentret.dk/warengines.htm#top
A Danish site on the reconstruction of medieval war engines such as
ballistas, catapults and trebuchets. Shows drawings of the different engines,
photos of reconstructions and more. Good
WARWICK CASTLE
NEW!
http://www.warwick-castle.co.uk/warwick2004/index.asp
A virtual visit to Warwick Castle in England, parts of which date to the 14th
century. Click on Explore Castle and click on various sections of the castle for
that section’s history. There is also information in the Castle and Fun Stuff
sections at the top. Good
WHARRAM PERCY – THE LOST MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
http://loki.stockton.edu/~ken/wharram/wharram.htm
The village of Wharram Percy in Yorkshire, England was inhabited by humans
for centuries before being abandoned. The site describes what was found as a
result of excavations. Includes modern photos and drawings of how the village
would have looked in the 14th century. Good
WOMEN ARTISTS FROM THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD TO THE PRESENT
http://www.csupomona.edu/~plin/women/womenart.html
Brief information on seven women artists of the medieval period. Click on
the thumbnails for a larger view of the works. Good
WOMEN KNIGHTS IN THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.heraldica.org/topics/orders/wom-kn.htm
Although we think that all knights in the Middle Ages were men, there were
women knights at various times and places. This site discusses how women came to
be knights and how they were honored. Good
WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.usm.maine.edu/~flc/emily.htm
A look at the rights and roles of women during various periods of the Middle
Ages and in different countries. Good
BACK TO THE CLASSICS: EXPLORING THE EVOLUTION OF CHAMBER
MUSIC FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO TODAY – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990625friday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on chamber music for grades 9-12. "This music lesson
plans allows students to closely examine chamber music as it has changed from
the Middle Ages to today. Students will work in small groups to research the
composers, instruments and typical presentation of chamber music in five
distinct time periods, and then individually write biographies of composers from
their assigned era. Each group will create an interesting and informative
display of their epoch and biographies, which they will present in a future
class." Excellent
THE BEAUTY OF ANGLO-SAXON POETRY: A PRELUDE TO BEOWULF
– LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=410
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on Anglo-Saxon poetry. "Who says the
Dark Ages were "dark"? In the world that we sometimes think of as barbaric and
violent, beauty was prized in visual ornamentation and literary elaboration. In
this introduction to Anglo-Saxon literature, students will study the literature
and literary techniques of the early Middle Ages, thus preparing students to
read Beowulf with an appreciation for its artistry and beauty. Students will
learn the conventions of Anglo-Saxon poetry, solve online riddles, write
riddles, and reflect on what they have learned." Excellent
CASTLES IN MEDIEVAL TIMES – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
NEW!
http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/tourFames.cgi?tour_id=13824
A tour of castles project. "Because of the importance of the castle,
it was necessary to find skilled people to construct them. In this activity, you
will play the role of the master mason who was in charge of the hundreds of
workers required to build a castle. You have been assigned by King Knowitall
from the land of "Learnalot" to build his castle. The site has been chosen to
build it and now you must learn all you can about castles by: ● looking at other
castles ● learning the terminology associated with castles ● learning about life
in a castle ● learning how to defend a castle
To complete your task, you will create a written portfolio with the information
you find. The final project will be the construction of the king's castle. Good
luck in your adventure. Now let's begin with "What's In A Castle?".
Excellent
CATHEDRALS, PYRAMIDS AND MOSQUES – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1992/3/92.03.04.x.html
A curriculum unit for grades 4 and 5 on the Middle Ages. "This
unit will be a comparative study of three different cities that were thriving
during the period 1450 to 1500: Florence, Italy; Tenochtitlan, Mexico; and
Timbuktu, Africa. I have chosen to look at these cities for a variety of
reasons. In my efforts to create a multicultural study, I have chosen city life
as the appropriate vehicle for my students who are city dwellers themselves, and
who are embarking on a beginning study of life over 500 years ago. I realize
that studying life in the city does exclude some topics that are important to
this time period such as castles, crusades, life in villages and on manors.
However, I am interested in showing students the links between life then and
life now. A study of these three cities will allow students to compare and
contrast three different cultures, as well as compare and contrast our modern
times with life in the latter half of the fifteenth century."
Excellent
CHAUCER’S WIFE OF BATH – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=287
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on the Wife of Bath from the Canterbury
Tales by Chaucer. "This lesson introduces students to one of the most
admired characterizations in Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, the Wife of Bath.
Students read Chaucer's description of the Wife in the "General Prologue" to
consider how he represents her, both as the poet of The Canterbury Tales and as
a character in his own poem, then read the "Wife of Bath's Prologue," where he
has her speak for herself, to gain additional perspective on her character.
Next, students investigate some of the literary sources that Chaucer drew upon
as he created this portrait of a woman with her own ideas about matrimony, and
examine evidence about marriage in the Middle Ages and the role that women
played in medieval society. Finally, students read the "Wife of Bath's Tale" and
explore the alternative readings of the tale in relation to the character of the
Wife of Bath." Excellent
EDUCATION WORLD – SPECIAL THEME – THE MIDDLE AGES
NEW!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr190.shtml
"Each month we will present a special issue focused on some of history's most
teachable moments. Together, the lesson plans and resources presented will form
a timeline of some of the most important events, people, and places of the past
millennium.
This month, we introduce our Millennium Series with special lessons and links to
great resources for teaching about the Middle Ages." Sections: Days and
Knights: A Unit on the Middle Ages; Great Sites for Teaching the Middle Ages;
the Middle Ages: Twelve Activities Take Students Back in Time; and Kids in the
Castle: Lessons, Activities and Virtual Tours. Excellent
EUROPE IN THE MIDDLE AGES - CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!
http://www.coreknowledge.org/CK/resrcs/lessons/498EuropeMidAges.htm
A unit for grades 4-5 on the Middle Ages. "This unit focuses on the
development of European civilization during the Middle Ages in Europe. The
social studies focus will include geography, feudalism, chivalry, Norman
Conquest, growth of towns, England, and plagues from the time period of 400 A.D.
to 1500 A.D. The language arts focus will be on myths and legends. There are
three concepts in this unit. The first concept develops an awareness for time
and place. The second concept develops an understanding of the complex nature of
a given culture. The third concept develops an understanding of real and
mythical characters." Excellent
EXCALIBUR – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!
http://www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3708/
A curriculum unit for grades 9-12 on the history and legend of King Arthur.
"In this unit, students will explore the history and legend of King Arthur,
including the symbols and social values expressed by the story of King Arthur.
Students will read excerpts from the legend, and view artwork that depicts King
Arthur's life and times. In King Arthur: Man or Legend?, students compare
King Arthur's persona from the legendary and historic perspectives, and craft an
outline for a theater piece featuring the symbolism, characterization, and
context they have learned. In Castles and Cornerstones, students
will explore the historic importance and function of castles in King Arthur's
time, and create a castle of their own design in three dimensions, using found
materials. In Chivalry and Courtly Love, students will examine the way
the Arthurian ideals of chivalry and courtly love have influenced our modern
concepts of love, inspiring students' execution of a short thematic play."
Excellent
EXPLORING ARTHURIAN LEGEND – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=235
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on Arthurian legends. "The border
between fact and fiction becomes blurred in legend, stories which themselves
have a history and in their evolving shape carry the imprint of all the hands
that passed them. Through the Internet, students can track the growth of a
legend like that of King Arthur, from its emergence in the so-called Dark Ages
to its arrival on the silver screen." Excellent
HORSE WARRIORS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/horsewarriors/
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on the use of horses for warfare.
"Students will: 1. compare and contrast characteristics of given civilizations
2. understand some similarities of feudal warrior societies 3. understand the
evolution and basis of social classes in the medieval world." Excellent
AN INTRODUCTION TO BEOWULF – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=813
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on Beowulf. "Although this lesson
assumes students will read Beowulf in translation, it introduces students to the
poem’s original Old English and explains the relationship between Old, Middle,
and Modern English. The lesson then goes on to introduce students to
alliteration, alliterative verse, and kennings and their importance to Beowulf."
Excellent
THE LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/arthur/
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on the legend of King Arthur. "Students
will understand the following: 1.Many writers have told the tale of King Arthur
and the people around him, including Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin, and Mordred.
The legends are part of our heritage." Excellent
MAPPING THE PAST – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=328
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on the Middle Ages. "This lesson provides
students with experience in working with historical maps as cultural artifacts
that reflect the views of particular times and places. Students begin by
examining European world maps from three eras -- the Middle Ages, the Age of
Discovery, and the period of New World exploration -- in order to discover how
people of those times understood their world and interacted with it. Then
students look at maps that record the early exploration of the American West,
noting how mapmakers kept alive hopes of finding a Northwest Passage and how
this hope is reflected in what Lewis and Clark marked as significant on the map
produced by their expedition. Finally, students collect present-day maps, using
library and/or Internet resources, to investigate the range of perspectives we
adopt toward our world and how our maps reflect our own cultural concerns and
aspirations." Excellent
MARCO POLO TAKES A TRIP – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=451
A lesson plan for grades K-2 on Marco Polo. "In this lesson, students
will learn about the remarkable travels of Marco Polo. They will consult maps to
locate Venice and follow the routes Marco took to Beijing and back. They will
learn about the challenges of traveling along the Silk Road, discover some
interesting facts about China under Mongol rule, and find out how Marco came to
produce his famous book. Then they will work in groups to create a large
mural/timeline of the life and adventures of this famous traveler."
Excellent
MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE ART: BOTANICAL SYMBOLISM – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3814/
A lesson plan for grades 5-8 on symbolism in Medieval and Renaissance art.
"A lily, a rose, a columbine, a violet, a pansy, an iris—all are pleasingly
decorative to the casual observer. For the medieval and the renaissance artists,
flowers were part of a rich visual symbolism. In this lesson, students explore
how botanical illustrations contribute to the telling of story in a 12th, 13th
and 14th century religious painting. Students will learn about these symbolic
flowers and discuss their connotation. The examination of plant representation
in illuminated manuscripts, Books of Hours, miniatures, and paintings is used as
a means of learning the botanical symbolism, and developing students' artistic
impressions of flowers. Students will also gain knowledge of the science of
flowers and their structural qualities." Excellent
MEDIEVAL LIFE: SQUIRES, MAIDENS AND PEASANTS – CURRICULUM UNIT
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/guides/1986/3/86.03.03.x.html
A 7th grade unit on medieval life focusing on three major
concepts: feudalism, the castle and the manor. Includes activities, quizzes, a
puzzle and more. Excellent
MEDIEVAL TIMES – INTERDISCIPLINARY UNIT – 4TH-6TH
GRADES
http://members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/medieval.html
An interdisciplinary unit on the Middle Ages for 5th grade
(adaptable to 4th & 6th, too). Includes Rationale,
Activities for different subject areas and more. Excellent
MEDIEVAL TIMES STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEETS
http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/medieval_activity_sheets.htm
Activity sheets for elementary students. Sections: Introductory Lesson,
Lesson One: Medieval History, Lesson Two: Medieval Life, Lesson Three: Medieval
Knights, Lesson Four: Medieval Castles, Lesson Five: Heraldry, and Lesson Six:
Famous People. Each section has several activity sheets. Excellent
THE MIDDLE AGES - WORLD HISTORY LESSON PLAN FOR GRADES 3-5
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/timesmedieval/
A Discovery School.com lesson plan for grades 3-5 on the Middle Ages with
several different activities. Excellent
MYSTERY IN THE MIDDLE AGES - CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
An outline for a play for the classroom in which students take on roles and solve a mystery. Sections: Prologue, Creating Your Character, Setting the Scene, Building Up the Plot, Catching the Criminal, and Crime and Punishment. Excellent
NOT EVERONE LIVED IN CASTLES IN THE MIDDLE AGES – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=448
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on life in the Middle Ages. "Many people
think of the Middle Ages as a romantic time when gallant knights rescued lovely
damsels in distress and everyone lived in castles. But that's only one small
facet of the picture. In this lesson, students will learn about the lifestyle of
the wealthy elite and then expand their view of medieval society by exploring
the lives of the peasants, craftsmen, and monks." Excellent
ON THE ROAD WITH MARCO POLO – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=488
A curriculum unit for grades 3-5 on Marco Polo. "In this curriculum
unit, students will become Marco Polo adventurers, following his route to and
from China in order to learn about the geography, local products, culture, and
fascinating sites of those regions. Students will record their "journey" by
creating journal entries, postcards, posters, and maps related to the sites they
explore. The EDSITEment Marco Polo Journey Map, with its guiding questions, may
be used either as a culminating exercise or a method of reviewing previous
lessons and introducing new ones." Excellent
PESTILENCE AND PLAGUE – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20011002tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan from the NY Times "exploring the causes and impacts of
disease epidemics and pandemics". For grades 6-12. "students investigate
various disease epidemics that have devastated the world population at different
points in history and examine the diseases' effects on the countries they
impacted." One of the epidemics examined is the Black Plague in medieval
Europe. Excellent
SYMMETRY IN SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=601
A lesson plan for grades 9-12. "Gawain and the Green
Knight, written in Middle English in the late 1300s, combines two
stories familiar to contemporary audiences under the overarching story of
Arthur's round table and his feud with his half-sister Morgan le Fay. The first
is a beheading tale, which becomes the impetus behind Gawain's quest and frames
the second tale, Bertilak's test of Gawain's honor. As Gawain completes his
adventures and returns home, the audience is led to consider the true measure of
a hero.
This lesson plan explores symmetry in the structure and themes of Gawain,
delving into the antagonist's representation of the "duality of nature." In
examining knightly virtues, students will measure Gawain's strength as the
poem's hero. The lesson explains background information that every medieval
thinker listening to a performance of the poem would know, in an effort to put
the student into the mind-set of the medieval audience, providing a deeper
appreciation and understanding of the work." Excellent
TALES OF KING ARTHUR – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=450
A lesson plan on Arthurian legends for grades 6-8. "The stories of
King Arthur and his Court have entertained young and old alike for over a
thousand years. In this lesson, students will discover how historical events
gradually merged with fantasy to create the colorful tales we enjoy today. They
will read some of the more familiar stories, learn about the code of chivalry of
the Round Table, ponder the symbolism of the Holy Grail, and then choose a
favorite Arthurian character for a bit of role-playing." Excellent
THE WORLD IN THE 15TH CENTURY – LESSON PLAN
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/socialstd/MWH/Unit_I_Contents2.html
A unit of study with activities for world history in the 15th
century. Sections: The Ottoman Empire, The Kingdom of Songhai, the Mogul Empire,
Ming China, The Aztec Empire, and Medieval France. Each section includes Focus
Statements and activities for the whole class and for honors students. Excellent
THE BLACK DEATH ON CNN – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Social_Studies/World_History/WRH0211.html
A lesson plan for grades 10-11 in which students view a typical CNN story,
then research the Black Death in medieval Europe and create a CNN-type report on
it. Very Good
DAYS AND DAYS OF KNIGHTS: A UNIT ON THE MIDDLE AGES
http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr191.shtml
Ideas for cross-curricular activities for classes studying the Middle Ages.
Ideas include holding a Medieval Tournament, costumes and more. Very Good
FROM MEDIEVAL TIMES TO TODAY – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/medievaltimes/
A lesson plan for grades 5-8 on the medieval period. "Students will ●
trace the medieval trade routes of Europe and Asia; ● identify important
commodities traded during the Middle Ages; and ● describe some of the uses of
commodities in the Middle Ages." Very Good
LESSON PLANS ON THE CANTERBURY TALES
NEW!
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/chaucer.html
A collection of lesson plans and website links on the Canterbury Tales. Very
Good
MEDIEVAL CASTLE BUILDING – LESSON PLAN
A lesson plan for building a medieval castle using sugar cubes. Very Good
MEDIEVAL CASTLES UNIT
NEW!
http://www.teachnet.ie/projects.asp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eteachnet%2Eie%2Fsbradshaw&pid=74
A unit of study on medieval castles. Each section has Teacher, Student and
Worksheets sections. No grade level is given so it can be adapted to grades 4
and up. Very Good
CHERTSEY – WHAT WAS CHERTSEY LIKE IN THE MIDDLE AGES? – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
NEW!
http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/snapshots/snapshot10/snapshot10.htm
A classroom activity in which students compare a medieval map of the village
of Chertsey with one from the 20th century. Good
THE FEUDAL SYSTEM – CASTLES AT WAR – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/feudalsystem/
A lesson plan on feudalism for grades 9-12. "Students will ●
Understand the feudal system of the Middle Ages. ● Write a fictional
first-person account from the point of view of a king, noble, knight, or
peasant." Note: We don’t have the video listed but Internet resources
will provide the information. Good
FEUDALISM: THE PEOPLE – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
NEW!
http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/tourFames.cgi?tour_id=13477
An exploration of feudalism project. Read about the topics and take the
quiz. Good
ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
NEW!
http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/tourFames.cgi?tour_id=14118
An exploration of illuminated manuscripts. Read about them and produce a
manuscript. Good
JOAN OF ARC – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://teacher.scholastic.com/webquest/wrldhist/whjoan.htm
A brief lesson plan on Joan of Arc. Students take a quiz and visit websites
to get the answers. For elementary students. Good
A MEDIEVAL CARTOON – UNRAVELING THE MEANING - CLASSROOM
ACTIVITY
NEW!
http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/snapshots/snapshot12/snapshot12.htm
A classroom activity in which students must study a cartoon and unravel the
meaning by reading the background material. Good
MEDIEVAL FEASTS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-in/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Social_Studies/World_History/WRH0006.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-4 on medieval feasts. "Purpose: To
familiarize students with a social aspect of the Middle Ages, with great feast
being the focus of this lesson." Good
MEDIEVAL FEASTS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.teachersdesk.com/lessons/history/Medieval%20Feasts.htm
A lesson plan for grades 3-4 on medieval feasts. "Objectives: ●
Students should be able to describe what a great feast consisted of in the
Middle Ages. ● Students should be able to demonstrate the ability to
compare/contrast Medieval feasts with modern day feast/dinners. Students should
be able to apply their knowledge of Medieval feasts to work cooperatively in
groups and design their own "great feast."" Good
MEDIEVAL MADNESS – CLASSROOM PROJECT
NEW!
http://www.d118.s-cook.k12.il.us/South/curriculum/team6c/midages/
A classroom project for upper elementary/middle school students.
"Welcome all ye lords and ladies of the manor! You are about to embark on
an exciting adventure which will lead to a wealth of knowledge of the time in
history we call the "Middle Ages." Palos South Middle School hopes you
will enjoy your experience. They have worked very hard on these sites.
Your quest is to visit three of the web sites below which were created by your
classmates and to complete the evaluation sheet." The links are for
pages created by the students for other students. A good example of a class
project. Good
MIDDLE AGES – ATOZ
A brief list of classroom activities for studying the Middle Ages. Good
THE MIDDLE AGES TODAY – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
http://www.loyno.edu/%7EMidAges/Jwass50.html
A classroom project in which students choose a facet of medieval
life to study and then find "cultural artifacts" within the modern world. They
prepare a multimedia presentation based on their findings. Adaptable to several
grade levels. Good
THE MURDER OF ARCHBISHOP BECKET – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.weatherheadhistory.ik.org/pub/CustomerSites/Schools/V1transfer/ept-20308154147.nsf/0/800216ad3b8e628480256b760056754d/$FILE/TheMurderofArchbishopBecket.pdf
A lesson plan on the murder of Thomas Becket in which students must support
either Becket or his killers. Suitable for elementary students. Good
OF MONKS AND MINSTRELS – LESSON UNIT
NEW!
http://www.coreknowledge.org/CK/resrcs/lessons/498Monks.htm
A lesson plan for 4th grade students on the music of the Middle
Ages. "This six day music unit is designed to be taught in conjunction
with the Middle Ages unit covered in the fourth grade classroom. The unit
explores Gregorian chant, the development of music notation, ballads, the lute,
and the recorder. Students will create a minstrel gallery, play the recorder,
listen to lute music and Gregorian chant, perform an English sword dance and
original ballad compositions at a Medieval feast." Good
TRAITS OF CHIVALRY – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Social_Studies/World_History/WRH0030.html
A lesson plan for grade 10 students on chivalry. "After reading
several different stories about King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table,
students work in small groups (3-4 students) to generate character traits that
seem to be part of the code of chivalry. The group which generates the longest
legitimate list gets a reward of some type (I use no homework passes). One
student records on the chalkboard all traits from all groups at random. These
traits are then grouped into categories (physical characteristics, attitudes
toward other people, attitudes toward battle, etc.). Finally students discuss
within their original groups which characteristics remain important today and
which are no longer important. They might be encouraged to try to explain why
certain traits have become less important while others have remained."
Very brief. Good
ANGLO SAXON WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.rbhs.w-cook.k12.il.us/ASwebquest1.htm
A webquest for 11th grade students on the Anglo Saxons.
"Choose an aspect of Anglo-Saxon life from the Resource list below.
Research it. Compile information and transform it into a poster.
Your poster will teach four major ideas about your subject and include text and
images from your research. Finally, you will present your poster to the
class and elaborate on the main ideas in the poster. This research will
help us understand the Anglo-Saxon and Medieval era and give us a context in
which to study "Beowulf," "The Seafarer," and various other works of literature.
The posters will hang in the classroom providing a constant source of
reference." Excellent
ANGLO SAXONS AND BEOWULF WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://coestudents.valdosta.edu/tnbentle/
A webquest for senior high students on the Anglo Saxons and Beowulf.
"In Beowulf, we see examples of Anglo-Saxon traditions. These traditions
affected what they considered to be good or evil. Beowulf represents the
ultimate hero who fought only for good. He is honorable and shows this through
coming to help Hrothgar, a friend of his father, when he was in need. Grendel,
Beowulf's nemesis, is often considered a personification of pure evil. By
observing the traditions and expectations of the Anglo-Saxons, you are to see
why certain things were considered evil and what was considered truly good. Is
good and evil understood universally or is it cultural? By looking at these
aspects of the story and Anglo-Saxon culture, you will be able to formulate your
own answers." Excellent
AT THE TABARD INN – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://tiger.towson.edu/users/bfitzg2/webquest/Home.htm
A webquest for grades 9-12 on the Middle Ages and The Canterbury Tales.
"Your task for this WebQuest is to cast yourself as one of the pilgrims in
the Canterbury Tales. In effect you are role playing, casting yourself as
an additional member of Chaucer's company. You will choose a trade for
your character. Try to be original in your selection. However, if
you choose a trade already used by Chaucer, your trade must juxtapose Chaucer's.
For example if you are a Knight you will be corrupt and break the laws of
chivalry. Just as Chaucer's Monk abuses and breaks his religious vows, your Monk
will uphold them. You will create a character sketch, in which you must
think about how to combine internal and external descriptions to give your
character life and to create the most effective satire.
In order to complete this WebQuest you must; read the selected character
sketches and tales from the "Canterbury Tales" and gather data from the internet
to increase your knowledge of the Middle Ages. You will need a basic
understanding of the time period in which Chaucer lived in order to choose a
trade and write a tale that will be both historically accurate and relevant to
the assignment." Note: We found a couple of broken links on this site.
Excellent
AVOID IT BY THE PLAGUE! – WEBQUEST
http://students.itec.sfsu.edu/edt628/ascendedone/plagueII.html
A webquest for secondary language arts and social studies classes in which
students form a team to research the political implications of the Black
Plague in Europe in the 14th century and how it shifted power. Task:
"In 1309, a French arch-bishop became the new pope, Clement V, and moved
to Avignon, located on the French borders away from Rome, where political
violence imperiled his life. Famine struck in 1333, and the Black Plague, in
1346. These and other disasters, greatly weakened the Church's control over the
populace. Therefore, greatly distressed, the Pope, your employer/boss appoints a
four-member team, with the strategy of preserving his ever-dwindling power base
of political control over his domain. There is one physician, one guide, one
spiritual advisor (bishop), and a diarist/scribe to travel across Europe on
horseback on a fact-finding expedition." Excellent
BEOWULF AND KING ARTHUR: HEROES FOR ALL TIME – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.wcusd5.net/attend/hs/guehntam/beowulf_&_king_arthur.htm
A webquest for senior high students on Beowulf and King Arthur. "This
web quest comparing and contrasting King Arthur and Beowulf is a comprehensive
study in which students experience the world of medieval bravery and barbarism,
fierce loyalties and heroic legends, swords and shields, and other cultural
hallmarks. Students are exposed to an in-depth, college preparatory discipline.
Relating English history and classical literary themes to research writing and
analytical thinking benefits students in whatever field of study or work they
pursue." Note: We found one broken link among the many on this site.
Excellent
THE BIRTH OF THE (EARLY) MIDDLE AGES – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.milton.k12.vt.us/WebQuests/SChristensen/webquest-middle_ages.htm
A webquest for upper elementary/middle school students on the Middle Ages.
"During this WebQuest, you will discover how different groups during the
Middle Ages were bound together by different sets of loyalties. You will be
asked to create maps and answer eight questions that demonstrate your
understanding and knowledge of this era. The Situation During the Middle
Ages (500-1500), the development of the feudal system of government resulted in
war, famine, serfdom, and the strengthening role of the Papacy or Church in the
lives of everyday citizens. Many were called upon to serve their local nobles,
the Pope, or protect their community from attacks by marauding Vikings or
hostile lords seeking to expand their kingdoms. Some of the most important
people in this era were knights, farmers, priests, and traveling merchants."
Excellent
CANTERBURY TALES WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.lpisd.org/campuses/lphs/techapps/meyersj/canterburytales/index.htm
A webquest for senior high students on The Canterbury Tales. "Questions
to consider along the way: 1. What is a pilgrimage and why was the one to
Canterbury Cathedral an important one? 2. Who was Thomas Becket, and why is his
connection to Canterbury Cathedral important? 3. How does
Canterbury Tales reflect life in the Middle Ages?"
Excellent
CASTLE BUILDER WEBQUEST
http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/castle_builder/
A webquest for 7th grade in which students will learn about
Medieval Welsh society as they form teams to build a castle in Aberystwyth,
Wales. They need to research Welsh life in detail as well as study other castles
for design ideas. The final product will be a model of some sort of the proposed
castle. Excellent
CATHERINE, CALLED BIRDY – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/cimpullitti/webquest.html
A webquest using the book by Karen Cushman Catherine, Called Birdy.
Note: You do not need to use the book for the webquest, just change the title.
"Each of you will be assigned a group that will study some aspect of the
Middle Ages. Your group's task is to research and present your topic. Each group
will be responsible for keeping a Research Journal in addition to the Reading
Journal you usually keep. You will be attending a Medieval Feast at the end of
the project and you will be presenting what you have learned to the rest of the
class at the feast. Two weeks before the end of the WebQuest we will use the
resources to find out about costumes. You will need to choose a character from
the book and come to the festival dressed as your character. You will not be
admitted to the feast unless you are dressed in a costume that you have
researched as part of this project. There will be four groups who will research
the following: ● Dwellings ● Heraldry ●Foods and Feasts ● Herbs and Medicines"
Excellent
CHAUCER WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.sis.edu.hk/Departments/Information%20Skills/Web%20Quests/Chaucer/Introduction.htm
A webquest for senior high students on Chaucer. " In a group of four,
you are employed by a Web-based publishing company who are releasing a new
website about Geoffrey Chaucer to commemorate the 600th anniversary of his
death and Life in the Middle Ages to mark the beginning of the new Millennium.
One of you is a linguist, another of you is a Sociologist, the third member of
the group is a Theologian and the fourth is a Literary Historian. Each
member of the group will have a responsibility for specific sections of the
website.
You will publish the website using Microsoft FrontPage. For a guide to
using FrontPage, follow this link. You will also need to design an
evaluation sheet which can be used to assess the websites we create in class.
The big question that you each have to answer is... In each of the four
areas of study, what are the fundamental differences between the Middle Ages and
the 21st Century?" Excellent
CHAUCER’S CANTERBURY TALES – THE WIFE OF BATH – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://literacy.calumet.purdue.edu/STUDENT/bourdens1/
A webquest for 11th grade students on The Canterbury Tales.
"Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales contains many
characters with various traits. One of the most memorable (and controversial)
characters in this story is the Wife of Bath. A debate that is often brought up
in discussions about the Wife of Bath has to do with how her character
represents women, marriage, and sexuality. In this WebQuest we will spend a week
conducting some research to find how the Wife of Bath's Tale presents feminism,
sexuality, and the institution of marriage. How is this tale a comment of
society? Are the author's own opinions reflected in this work of literature?
Once you have completed this reseach you will present you findings. When you
need to refer back to the text, there are links provided for you"
Excellent
CHAUCERIAN JOLLITY – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.kenton.k12.ky.us/Webquest/ChaucerianJollityFinal.htm
A webquest on the Middle Ages for senior high students. "In literary
circles all over the world, it is a tradition to celebrate October 25, 1400, the
day Chaucer died, with a party. This Webquest will enable the class to
uphold that time-honored practice. Prior to that day, the class will
metaphorically journey via the Internet to Canterbury Cathedral as if we were
one of Chaucer's Canterbury pilgrims and visit the shrine of St. Thomas a
Becket. This will serve to whet our appetites as we prepare for the
Chaucerian jollity. First, we will visit Web sites that contain background
information, directions, and instructions on medieval costume-making and
medieval food preparation. These resources will provide us with valuable
information needed to engage in a medieval feast complete with food and clothing
from the time period. In order to invite other students to join us in our
merriment, the class will create flyers in which each person describes his/her
contribution to the party." Note: We found a couple of broken links on
this site. Excellent
THE DOOR IN THE WALL AND THE MIDDLE AGES WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/ibickman/door/doorindex.htm
A webquest for middle school students. "Good Morrow, Traveler! I am
also traveler from a far off place of long ago. I have heard that you will be
reading, in what you call, a novel about my good friend, Sir Robin, in The Door
in the Wall. He is a great lad! Ah, but first you would like to learn about
Robin's life, manners and customs in the Middle Ages would you not?"
Note: We found a couple of broken links on this site. Excellent
THE MAGIC OF MERLIN – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.campbell.k12.ky.us/links/webquest/veteran/magic.html
Subtitled "The Making of a Knight". A webquest for grades 3-4 on the Middle
Ages. "You will be working with a fellow knight-in-training to learn more
about medieval life. As part of your preparation for knighthood, you will
complete a project that helps future knights-in-training. You will also
demonstrate your knowledge of medieval life by designing and building a castle
with a group of knights. This is your opportunity to persuade King Arthur
(your teacher) that you have successfully completed all duties and are worthy of
knighthood." Excellent
MEDIEVAL LIFE – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.henry.k12.ky.us/hcms/library/webquest/middleages/main.htm
A webquest for 7th grade students on life in the Middle Ages.
"1. As an apprentice, you will gather information as you learn about a
specific aspect of Medieval Life. Sources of this information will include
Internet websites, and various print materials available in the Library
Media Center. 2. Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you
will be able to share your knowledge with others in a PowerPoint Presentation.
3. You will then be able to write an informational article about that
aspect of medieval life and how it relates to the world of today."
Excellent
MEDIEVAL TIME TRAVEL WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://educ.queensu.ca/~citc/august99/index_time_travel.html
A webquest for 4th grade students on the medieval period.
"MISSION DETAILS: ● In 4 member teams, "slide" back to Medieval Times to
retrieve important data to update our files. ● Teams will investigate different
areas of Medieval Society. ● Each team member is responsible for researching a
section. ● A log sheet has been provided to record your findings. You have been
issued a copy of this log to use during your "Slide." ● Your team should compare
notes after completing your individual assignments. ● You will be required to
report back to TIME CONTROL with an oral and written report. At these shared
debriefing session you will learn about the other teams’ missions. ● Your report
should be impressive and creative. It may include: a media presentation of
slides or pictures using the computer, pictures you create, dramatize the events
or people, an oral and written summary of your findings. ● Your job
performance on this mission will be evaluated using the following scale."
Note: This is grade 4 in Canada which appears to be very similar to the US
grade level. Note: We found several broken links among the many on this site.
Excellent
MEDIEVAL TIMES REALITY ADVENTURE – WEBQUEST
NEW!http://www.ndaviess.k12.in.us/elemshare/Teachers/jweathers/Medieval.htm
A webquest for 6th grade students on the Middle Ages. "Wouldn't it be terrific to travel back in time to explore a castle and see knights in shining armor and beautiful princesses? Just think of all the magnificent sights and heroic tournaments you would witness! But what was it "really" like to live in Medieval Times? Perhaps you would like to see all this through the eyes of a serf, a knight, a princess, or maybe even a monk.
In your quest you will discover the world of the feudal system and explore Medieval castles. You will complete projects along the way to progress from being a mere serf to attaining the title of king or queen.
Your serfdom will begin by watching a few short video clips from the movie Ever After. The teacher will select the parts of the movie to show the serfs (aka Class) in the classroom. These clips will provide you a brief glimpse of the sights and sounds of Medieval Times. Then you will begin researching the feudal system and learning about the art, music, literature, and architecture of Medieval Times. Be sure to stay away from rats while you look for causes and effects of the Black Death! Imagine being called by Pope Urban II to take part in the Crusades and wondering why they were so important and what would happen because of them. All of this and more will unfold as you travel through the activities!
Are you ready to learn what is kept in a keep, how a morning star is used, or what (besides water) can be found in a moat? Be alert as you transform your thinking from a fairytale world to a land of reality." Excellent
THE MIDDLE AGES STORYTELLING WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.iwebquest.com/middleages/
A webquest for upper elementary and middle school students on the Middle
Ages. "Can you create and tell a story that will teach your peers about
the people and ideas of the middle ages?" Excellent
MIDDLE AGES WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.tr.k12.in.us/tre01/brownl/Staff/middle_ages_webquest.htm
A webquest on the Middle Ages for elementary students. "Wow! The
principal has been informed that our school has been selected to do a ten-minute
special for 60 minutes. Don’t worry! The topic is the Middle Ages and 60 minutes
is going to pick the group that can present the best interactive presentation
demonstrating everything that your group has researched." Excellent
SOCIAL ISSUES IN CHAUCER’S THE CANTERBURY TALES AND THE METRO
TALES – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/tips/t2prod/marinowq5.html
A webquest for senior high students on the literary devices used in
Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. "What is a frame story? A frame
story is a narrative device that connects a series of otherwise unrelated tales.
A famous frame story is Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. Several
pilgrims, who are from all walks of life, are journeying to visit a shrine and
they stop at the Tabard Inn. Here it is decided that they will each tell a
tale to past the time on their journey. The host of the Inn decides the
ground rules and that includes the order of the telling of the tales. Go to the
following site to read the tales in Middle English or in a side by side or
parallel version. http://www.librarius.com/canttran/gptrfs.htm You may also
read summaries of the tales at http://www.gradesaver.com/Classic Notes/Titles/canterbury/shortsumm.html
The many pilgrims who tell the tales are " a Knight, his son the Squire, the
Knight's Yeoman, a Prioress, a Second Nun, a Monk, a Friar, a Merchant, a Clerk,
a Man of Law, a Franklin, a Weaver, a Dyer, a Carpenter, a Tapestry-Maker, a
Haberdasher, a Cook, a Shipman, a Physician, a Parson, a Miller, a Manciple, a
Reeve, a Summoner, a Pardoner, the Wife of Bath, and Chaucer himself." (Classic
Notes.com) Their tales relate a variety of social issues from the Middle
Ages and from the perspective of each narrator. The issues include adultery,
bribery, theft, murder, religious persecution, banishment, rape, feminism,
fraud, unfaithful wives, wicked clergy, violence, poisonous drugs, borrowing and
lending money, debt, revenge, war, fighting, betrayal, lying, dishonest rulers,
and execution.
TASK
Our Creative Writing class will also write a frame story. The title will
be The Metro Tales. The setting is a stalled NYC subway train car.
Each student in our class will choose one of the many passengers to narrate a
tale. The story must be a New York City tale and it must raise a social
issue. Like Chaucer’s tales, you must use a transition from the frame to
the tale and back." Note: We found a couple of broken links on this
site. Excellent
A WEBQUEST INVESTIGATING MEDIEVAL SOCIETY
NEW!
http://www.gecdsb.on.ca/sub/schools/elem/southwoo/pitman/medieval%20webquest/index.htm
A webquest for upper elementary students on life in the medieval period.
"Students will explore the feudal system with an emphasis on the roles of the
various members of medieval society and their place in the social hierarchy. ●
Students will investigate the lives and roles of the people listed. ● They will
make a diagram which shows the social hierachy of the feudal system. ● They will
choose one member of the society and create a monologue reflecting a day in the
life of that person." Excellent
WESTERN EUROPE IN THE MIDDLE AGES – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/sms/sgibson/webmedtitle.htm
A webquest for 6th grade students on the Middle Ages.
"Time: Year 2150 Place: Time Travel Central, UN Building, New York City
Hackers have invaded the World History Center data bases and destroyed all
records of the world's past history. Other records, such as books and
artifacts were destroyed 10 years earlier in the Universal Wars. Your team
has been assigned to recover information on Western Europe during the Middle
Ages.
The Middle Ages is the time period from 400 to about 1500. We know
that many wars and plagues occured during this time period and life was not
easy. Remember it is your duty to return with information and artifacts
that will help us have a better understanding of what it was like to live in the
Middle Ages. Be very careful if you are transported to the year 1066!"
Excellent
BEOWULF VS. GRENDEL & CO. – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/webgoodandra.html
A webquest for high school students on good and evil in literature.
"In this WebQuest you will be working together with a group of students in
class. Each group will answer the Task or Quest(ion). As a member of the group
you will explore Webpages from people all over the world who care about GOOD AND
EVIL IN LITERATURE. Because these are real Webpages we're tapping into, not
things made just for schools, the reading level might challenge you. Feel free
to use the online Webster dictionary or one in your classroom.
You'll begin with everyone in your group getting some background before dividing
into roles where people on your team become experts on one part of the topic. To
begin to understand the concept of good and evil, Mr. Bucci's World Literature's
class will indoctrinate you to the ways that the epic writer of the
Anglo-Saxon's used the story of Beowulf to show depravity. By examining the
protagonist as the forces of goodness and the antagonist as an allegory of evil,
the theme of good and evil will come into focus and allow you to understand its
complexities." Note: We found several broken links on this site. Very
Good
CASTLES IN THE MIDDLE AGES – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/schools/oakridge/webquests/castles/Index.html
A webquest for elementary students on castles. "You are to write a
research paper on Castles in Europe during the Middle Ages. For this research
paper, you will need to learn lots of information. You can learn what you will
need here in this Webquest on Castles of Europe." Note: We found several
broken links on this site. Very Good
CASTLES, KNIGHTS AND GWEN OF AIR – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.tsc.k12.in.us/ci/webquests/webquests/MCC-KellyCavanaugh/Freak_the_Mighty_index.htm
A webquest for 9th grades students on the Arthurian legends.
"You will need to visit websites on King Arthur, knights, and castle life in
order to complete the following activities. Part I. Individual Task (you
each MUST do this one separately): Write a letter to Max explaining what you've
learned about castles, knights, and life during the times of King Arthur.
This must be one page typed (double-spaced, Times New Roman, 1-inch margins),
spell check your work, and be sure edit your work before turning in! Part II.
Group Tasks (you each choose ONE of the following): A.)
You will also design a shield that represents a major trait of Freak The Mighty.
The teacher has an outline that you can use to complete this task.
B.) Using the words "Gwen of Air", create an acrostic
poem that uses some of the elements of the story." Very Good
ENTERTAIN THE KING: A MEDIEVAL QUEST
NEW!
http://www.milforded.org/schools/eastshore/pbegin/wq/medieval.html
A webquest for 6th grade students on medieval history. "You
and your medieval band of merry travelers must create a play that will both
entertain and inform the court. This play must include details about medieval
times (500AD-1300AD)" Very Good
A FEUDALISM WEBQUEST: JAPAN AND EUROPE
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec596/project2/feudalism/feudalism.html
A webquest in which individual students or teams research the feudal systems
in Japan and in Europe and answer a series of questions about them. The students
must draw conclusions from what they learn. Very Good
FLASHBACK TO THE MIDDLE AGES – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.moffatsd.org/admin/technology/webquest/medievalages/
A webquest for grades 5-6 on the Middle Ages. "Your science class
invented a time machine, but your social studies teacher has hijacked it and
sent your entire class back to the middle ages! The only way you can all survive
until you figure out how to return to your rightful era is to learn about the
society you have been sent to. Otherwise, you may be imprisoned in the dungeon.
Luckily, there is a computer on board the time machine. You will have access to
the internet to do research.:" Note: We found a couple of broken links
on this site. Very Good
THE KNIGHT, THE MONK AND THE PEASANT - WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://mason.gmu.edu/~rfox/webquest/voyage/
A webquest for 6th grade students on life in the Middle Ages.
"Within groups of three, you will each assume the role of an authentic
character of the Middle Ages: knight, monk/nun or peasant. After following the
"process" steps outlined below, you will individually write a journal in English
on "a day in the life" of your character. As a group, you will have the choice
of creating and presenting a descriptive poster or writing and performing a skit
in French that brings the characters to life in an interesting manner."
Note: We found a couple of broken links on this site. Very Good
KNIGHTS AND CASTLES WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://wneo.org/WebQuests/TeacherWebQuests/knightsandcastles/knightsandcastles.htm
A webquest for 4th grade students on the Middle Ages. "As
you travel back through history you will be asked to do several tasks that will
enable you to learn about the Middle Ages. We will call this search for
knowledge your "Quest." You will earn points for each of these tasks. (The
more points you earn, the better your grade will be.) You will be asked to
hand these tasks in as you finish them each day. It is your responsibility to
keep track of the points awarded you for your efforts and record them on the
back of your Castle Score Sheet. You must also keep the tasks themselves
in your notebook until you have finished your Quest. You will turn them
all in when you determine that your Quest is through. At that time you
will select part of what you have learned to share with the rest of the class.
To help you in your search, there are several web sites for you to use, a
short, easy book called Knights and Castles for you to read, as well as a
collection of other material from the library. Later you will sign up for
a day on which to present some of the knowledge you have gained to your friends.
At that time you may select 2 of your favorite tasks to transfer onto poster
board and tell us about. This will become the front and back of a page of
The Big Book of Medieval Times, which will be published by our
class and shared with selected third graders, then donated to the East Woods
Library." Note: Click on the shields for the links. Very Good
LIFE DURING MEDIEVAL TIMES – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.mashpee.k12.ma.us/JAllen/Canterbury%20Tales%20Webquest.htm
A webquest for junior/senior high students on life in the medieval period.
"The purpose of this webquest is to learn more about daily life during the
medieval period. To complete this webquest you need to do the following:
1. Choose a topic. 2. Research the topic using this list of sources
as starting points. 3. Create a 10 minute presentation which contains the
following elements: ● Useful and accurate information about your topic. ● A
visual element relevant to your topic. ● 5 questions you still have about your
topic. ● A timeline of the Medieval Period. ● An explanation of which sources
you used and which you found most valuable. ● Present your information to the
rest of the class at a later date and get it evaluated." Very Good
LIFE IN THE MIDDLE AGES – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.kenton.k12.ky.us/Webquest/gardner.htm
A webquest on life in the Middle Ages for upper elementary/middle school
students. "You will be assigned the role of a person living during the
Middle Ages. You will research what life was like for you during this time
period and then relate information about your life through pictures, narratives
and/or diary entries such as Birdy did in the exerpts we have read from
Catherine, Called Birdy during our studies. There are different requirements
which much be fulfilled for each role as can be seen below." Note: The
webquest can be used without previously reading the book. Note 2: We found some
broken links on this site. Very Good
LIFE IN THE MIDDLE AGES QUEST
NEW!
http://wneo.org/WebQuests/TeacherWebQuests/middleages/middleages.htm
A webquest for 7th grade students on the Middle Ages. "No
television or VCRs, no cars or bicycles, no computers, no Little League!!!! What
would life be like if you lived in the Middle Ages? The Middle Ages refers to
the period from the 4th to 5th century and lasted about 1000 years. Let's do a
little research and explore what it would be like if you lived back then!
Your team will be responsible for finding information regarding the various
topics and presenting your findings at the end of the two-week period."
Very Good
MIDDLE AGES WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://bengal.missouri.edu/~mmbf29/index/9440/
A webquest for senior high schools on the Middle Ages. "Your odd and
slightly scary physics teacher has just shown you his personal time machine. He
has convinced you to use the time machine to travel back in time. The problem is
the machine only goes back to the medieval period. Since this is a very
dangerous time to visit, you must research a role you can play while you visit."
Note: We found a couple of broken links on this site. Very Good
MIDDLE AGES WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://ghills.metamora.k12.il.us/webquest/6th/middleages/midage.htm
A webquest for 6th grade students on the Middle Ages. "You are
required to do two parts, A and B for this project. Part A - Everyone needs to
create a list of ten facts about feudal life. You will be sharing your
information with the class. Part B – Choose one of the following areas and
create a list of five facts about this area When you have completed this
assignment go to castles. Have fun as you explore." We found a
broken link on this site. Very Good
QUEST TO CANTERBURY – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/edis771/spring99webquests/student/sannemariecashmere/home.htm
A webquest for senior high students on The Canterbury Tales.
"The purpose of this quest is to take you on a pilgrimage to Canterbury.
You are embarking on an exciting journey back to the Middle Ages to learn about
the life, times, and works of the world-renowned English writer Geoffrey
Chaucer. After learning about the past, you will begin your journey home
as you become modern-day Chaucerian poets bridging the past with the present.
Bon voyage!" Very Good
THE REALM OF ARTHUR: A GLIMPSE THROUGH TIME – WEBQUEST
NEW!http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/webarthuriade.html
A webquest for senior high students on Arthurian legends. "Why have the Arthurian legends withstood the test of time? What elements within them appeal to a modern audience? What themes within them have relevance today? What do we learn about ourselves and our own culture by studying these legends?" Note: We found a couple of broken links on this site. Very Good
UNDER SIEGE – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://kensett.wmsc.k12.ar.us/Handley/medieval_htm.htm
A webquest for elementary students on the Middle Ages. "Imagine
witnessing a Medieval castle under siege. Hugh battering rams are jarring the
castle doors. A trebuchet is hurling wall-crushing balls at the castle walls.
Arrows are raining down upon knights in metal armor. Oil is dripping down the
exterior of the castle. You are a group of newscast reporters working for HNN on
special assignment. HNN has transported you back to 1325A.D. The news producer
has assigned your team to cover the siege of a prominent castle."
Note: We found some broken links on this site. Very Good
CASTLE DISCOVERY – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.windarooss.qld.edu.au/Main_Pages/Castle_Webquest/welcome.htm
A webquest for upper elementary students on life in castles in the Middle
Ages. Student research castle life and prepare a report or create a model. Good
CASTLES – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://webs.morningside.edu/heiser/barhame/1home.html
A webquest on castles for 4th grades students. "You are a
person of royalty (either a prince, princess, or one of the head knights) in a
kingdom of the Middle Ages. The king, your father or ruler, is worried that the
kingdom is growing too large to remain within its current castle's walls and
confronts you with a challenging task.
Because of the kingdom's growth, you are all in need of a new castle in order
for your
kingdom to remain safe. He wants you to travel and work together, scouring the
countrysides to find a castle suitable for the kingdom or to find the best way
of building a castle.
To show the king your findings, you will develop a portfolio and build a model
of the castle you design for the kingdom." A little hard to navigate.
Good
CHIVALRY: A KNIGHT’S CODE – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.franklincollege.edu/pwp/JHatton/Web%20quest%20assignment.html
A webquest for 6th grade students on chivalry. "● You will
develop a modern code of chivalry. ● Your code should consist of ten
rules that you feel display what modern chivalry is to you. ● Your code
must be typed. double spaced on white paper. ● Spelling will not be counted
against you." Good
THE CRUSADES WEBQUEST
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/as/education/projects/webquests/crusades/Tkateed.html
A webquest for 9th grade students on the Crusades and the Middle
Ages. Teams of students research the different Crusades and report on them and
the differences between them. Good
GEOFFREY CHAUCER THE CANTERBURY TALES – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.de-breul.nl/Vakken/Engels/WQ8/chaucer%20intro.htm
A webquest in which students complete a number of assignments in which they
answer questions about sections of the tales by using the links provided. Good
THE GREAT PILGRIMAGE – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://eprentice.sdsu.edu/F044/lallendorph/webquest/t-webquestcanterbury.html
A webquest for 12th grade students on The Canterbury Tales.
"While my students and I were reading The Canterbury Tales, I thought it
might be interesting for them to design their own pilgrimage and tales.
With this students can learn the difficulties it is in mapping out a journey as
well as the adventure it can be.
I thought by assigning this project, students could relate to the material they
are learning. I also thought it would show them the realities of
traveling." This webquest does not provide links for gathering
information. Good
KING ARTHUR’S ROUND TABLE ROLL CALL – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://edtech.suhsd.k12.ca.us/inprogress/act/wqkingarthur/kingarthurwq.htm
A webquest for upper elementary/middle school students on King Arthur’s
Round Table. "Welcome to Camelot! King Arthur has chosen you to advise him
in this year's Knights of the Round Table selection process. In teams of three,
determine which eleven knights of the realm should sit closest to him this year.
You must study the candidates carefully, as there are many worthy of this
special honor. Now, get ready to step back in time and begin your
WebQuest." Note: There are no links provided for resources. Good
premise, though. Good
MEDIEVAL WEBQUEST
NEW!http://www.htansw.asn.au/teach/juniorhistorydocs/webquests/Medieval%20Webquest/MEDQUEST.htm
A webquest for upper elementary students on medieval life. "You are to prepare a Feature Article, which will be carried back through time and published in the Herald, with accompanying graphics. Your group ( 4-5 students ) must explore the following aspects; 1. Castle design 2. Defensive and offensive tactics used in the siege 3. Weapons and Armor 4. Life in the castle for the different classes 5. Through interviews with people, explore how the different classes view the exchange of taxes for protection." Note We found a couple of broken links on this site. Good
MIDDLE AGES IN EUROPE – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.lcms.srvusd.k12.ca.us/LibMediaCenter/7th%20Grade/middle_ages_webquest.htm
A webquest for 7th grade students on the Middle Ages in Europe.
"Each group is responsible for: 1) Selecting a "lord" and writing a
feudal contract, with promises from lord and his vassals. The "lord" and "lady"
will participate in all activities and will be in charge of making sure work of
group is divided and accomplished. 2) Making a "cut-away" castle poster.
3) Making a food poster and cooking something for our mini-feast. Food and Drink
All Gode Cookery Recipes Food in the Middle Ages 4) Creating stained glass
samples." Fine for lower grades, too. Good
MIDDLE AGES RESEARCH PROJECT – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.bres.boothbay.k12.me.us/wq/sfrisco/medieval%20webquest/Student_Page.htm
A webquest for upper elementary/middle school students on the Middle Ages.
"Hear ye, hear ye loyal citizens of BRES 6th Grade Realm! The Queen has
hereby commanded that all her students will select a topic of their choice about
the Middle Ages for their research paper. The Queen has asked that her loyal
subjects select an area that they have a genuine interest in and that they will
enjoy learning about." Note: We found some broken links on this site.
Good
MIDDLE AGES WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www2.lhric.org/irvington/ims/6th/midages.htm
A webquest for 6th grade students on the Middle Ages. "Your
task is to create a persona for the role you will play at the Medieval Banquet."
There are extensive links but several are broken. Good
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March 2006
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Microsoft Office Clipart and Media Home Page
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx?lc=en-us
Middle Ages Classroom Clipart
http://classroomclipart.com/cgi-bin/kids/imageFolio.cgi?direct=History/Middle_Ages
PowerMediaPlus.com
http://www.powermediaplus.com
