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Medieval Castles: Ceramic Art Lesson

For Teachers 8th - 12th
A lot went on in Medieval Castles, and they were an obvious symbol of feudal power. Have learners use clay to make a Medieval-style castle to show what they know about Europe during the Dark Ages. This resource provides basic background...
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Middle Ages of Europe

For Teachers 7th - 10th
A classroom's group presentation comes together in this colorful and informative slideshow. Each slide about one aspect of the Middle Ages is put together by a pair of classmates and added to the final project. This slideshow could be...
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Final Regents Review: The Middle Ages

For Teachers 7th - 10th
A thorough and engaging look at the Medieval time period in Europe, this presentation includes photographs of guild crests, illuminated manuscripts, and historical documents. When coupled with a class discussion on Charlemagne and the...
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Comparing the Similarities and Differences of Medieval Castles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers compare and contrast a Japanese castle with a Welsh castle. In groups, pupils use the internet to research specified topics on a castle. They explore the government, construction and military function of the area. ...
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Medieval Times Challenge

For Students 5th - 7th
In this medieval times worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions about the time period. A reference web site for additional activities is given.
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The Feudal System: Castles at War

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the feudal system of the Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson, students watch "The Feudal System at War". Students listen to an instructor-delivered lecture regarding the roles of monarchs, nobles, knights, and...
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Life Inside Castle Walls

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students use their creativity with the knowledge learned about the Middle Ages. A.D.400-1500. They use their information and creativity to design a castle and a personal coat of arms, then plan a medieval feast.
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Medieval Times Crossword

For Students 6th - 8th
In this medieval times crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 10 clues to determine the words and names that fill in the blanks to appropriately complete the word puzzle pertaining to the state. A word bank is included.
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Medieval Knight Life

For Teachers 5th
Students research the Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson, students complete lessons about feudalism, life on a manor, chivalry and knighthood, an activity about the Battle of Hastings, the growth of Middle Age towns, the trial by...
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Back in Time - Next Stop the Middle Ages

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students are introduced to the Middle Ages through Powerpoint presentations and books. During the presentations students work on various reading skills by reading made up papers about the Middle Ages detailing certain events in history.
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Medieval Times Vocabulary

For Students 5th - 6th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students read the sentences and select the correct word about Medieval Times to complete the 10 sentences.
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Life Inside Castle Walls

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students compare their life-style with the Middle Ages, create their own castles and end with a feast. They explore life in the Middle Ages, use their information and creativity to design a castle & a personal coat of arms; students...
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Early Medieval Europe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a host of activities during an examination of early Medieval Europe. They draw coats of arms, make collages of architectural designs, and create posters of knights, serfs, and castles. Students role-play as sons of...
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The Roman Empire

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the reasons behind the fall of the Roman Empire and describe the changes that occurred after the fall of the Roman Empire.
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Owl and Mouse: Build a Medieval Castle

For Students 3rd - 6th
Use this site to create and print the parts of a castle. Includes instructions for putting it together as well as a link to more detailed information on castles in medieval times.
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Text Project

Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Life in a Medieval Castle [Pdf]

For Students 2nd - 5th
This article is about Medieval castles including when and why they were built, their basic design, and what life in them was like. FYI for Kids (Volume 2, Issue 6).
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Castles for Kids: Homepage

For Students 3rd - 5th
Castles for Kids presents the features of a medieval castle, including the parts, the inside, and the people who lived in castles. Features include links to order books on castles and coloring activities.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Ancient and Medieval Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
Created for the high school student who is taking classes in European history.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Power Point: Medieval Europe: Franks, Feudalism, and Chivalry

For Students 9th - 10th
Tom Richey offers a 54 slide presentation with maps on Medieval Europe and informs us about the Franks, Feudalism and Chivalry in the Middle Ages.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: European Feudalism

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the system of feudalism that existed in medieval Europe.