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Please note that with regard to lesson plans dealing with anthropology, archaeology, indigenous people, ancient civilizations, history, etc, there may be some cross-over and blurring of lines between the topics. For example, a lesson plan dealing with archaeology is automatically dealing with an anthropological subject. A lesson plan dealing with indigenous people is also automatically dealing with anthropology and any of them may, or may not, be dealing with history or ancient civilizations. While every attempt will be made to keep the topic lines as 'clean' as possible, be aware this may not always be possible. Appropriate grade or age levels are included with the lesson plans. The number of lesson plans available online for this topic is enormous. This site can not and does not index all lesson resources relating to things Medieval. That would be impossible, as sites appear and disappear with astonishing rapidity. The following provides some idea of what is available and will hopefully be a good starting point. |
Beowulf: Lesson Plan__ In this lesson plan, students will to "...understand description and dialogue ... To understand point of view ... To understand views of heroism. Goals, procedure and materials needed. - From atozteacherstuff.com - http://atozteacherstuff.com/pages/269.shtml
Beowulf Lesson Plans__ "Below are my notes for teaching Beowulf. They are not the only way to write a lesson plan. They are one way to write a lesson plan. They are also not intended to substitute for reading the book, either for a teacher or a student. There are many basic resources available to study Beowulf." Wow! I enjoyed going through this one. I may sit down and go through the lesson myself. goals, procedure, resources and more. - from teacher2b.com - http://teacher2b.com/literature/beowlspl.htm
Byzantium__ Often overlooked when studying the Middle Ages, the Byzantine Empire was a very important part of the era. In this lesson, students will learn the following: "1. Rule and control of the city that began as Byzantium and that we now call Istanbul shifted many times. 2. At times, the city was a center of great culture." Goals, procedure and materials needed. - From school.discovery.com - http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/byzantium/
Chaucer's Wife of Bath __ "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." You will find goals, procedure and materials needed. - From National Endowment for the Humanities - http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=287
Exploring Arthurian Legend __ "To examine the historical origins of the Arthurian legend; to investigate how medieval historians and storytellers reflected the concerns of their own times in their treatment of the legend; to gain insight into the use of literature as historical evidence." Goals, procedure and materials needed. - From National Endowment for the Humanities - http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=235
The Legend of King Arthur__ This lesson is based on the following premise: "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...After basic instruction on the tales surrounding the legendary medieval British monarch named King Arthur, invite your students to try their own hands at writing literature. Tell students that you will lead them through the steps necessary for each of them to create a dramatic monologue supposedly composed at some point by one of the following characters: Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin, or Mordred. (You can hold off on using and defining the term dramatic monologue until later in this activity.)" Goals, procedure and materials needed. - From school.discovery.com - http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/arthur/
Lesson Plans__ A collection of lessons on topics ranging from "The Canturbury Tales" through art, food, music, weapons and more. Goals, procedure and materials needed. - From shoshone.k12.id.us - http://www.shoshone.k12.id.us/medieval/lesson.htm
Marco Polo Takes A Trip__ "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." Goals, procedures and materials needed. - From National Endowment for the Humanities - http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=451
Medieval Feasts__ Yum! "To familiarize students with a social aspect of the Middle Ages, with great feast being the focus of this lesson." If you expect me to show up, I do not like jellied eels. Goals, procedure and resources. - From Educator's Reference Desk - http://tinyurl.com/6mexp
Medieval Studies Theme__ "This "Theme Page" has links to two types of resources related to the study of medieval studies. Students and teachers will find curricular resources (information, content...) to help them learn about this topic. In addition, there are also links to instructional materials (lesson plans) which will help teachers provide instruction in this theme." - From cln.org - http://www.cln.org/themes/medieval.html
Medieval Times __ A collection of activities, themes and lesson plans about the Middle Ages with goals, resources, procedures and materials needed. - From edselect.com - http://www.edselect.com/grade_41.htm .
Medieval Times - Interdisciplinary Unit__"This unit will teach about what life was like during the Medieval Times. Students will learn about ballads, tournaments, and dance. They will learn about themselves as they create a code of chivalry and a coat of arms. Hopefully, students will gain an appreciation for our accomplishments as they learn about feudalism and the Black Death. The unit will conclude with a Medieval Festival, where students can perform for their peers and taste medieval foods." goals, procedure and materials needed. - From Elizabeth Hlavaty - http://members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/medieval.html
Medieval Times: Medieval Life __ Here is a collection of lesson plans and activities with goals, procedures, materials needed and resources. - From Jim Cornish - http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/medieval_teacher.htm
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Middle Aged Manuscripts __ This is a lesson plan with printable activity pages. Students will learn to make illuminated manuscripts in the medieval style. - Goals, procedure and materials needed. A PDF file, Acrobat Reader needed. - From sanford-artedventures.com - http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/teach/pdfs/Middle_Aged_Man.pdf
Middle Ages and Renaissance lesson plans for elementary school teachers__ You will find several lesson plans and activities with goals, procedures and materials needed. - From proteacher.com - http://www.proteacher.com/090074.shtml
The Middle Ages--World History lesson plan (grades K-5)__ "Students will understand the following: 1. We learn about people from long ago by reading records, such as diaries, that they left behind. 2. In medieval times, only the wealthiest people—the lords, knights, and ladies—were able to read and write." You will find goals, procedure, materials needed along with a wealth of resources. - From school.discovery.com - http://tinyurl.com/9ygnk
On the Road with Marco Polo __ This is actually a series of eight lesson plans as part of a 'theme' on his travels. "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." - From National Endowment for the Humanities - http://tinyurl.com/dxqm8