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The Middle Ages or Medieval Times Students will choose one aspect of life or one group of people who lived during the Middle Ages to research. Students will share their research by creating wikispace website pages using at least 3 different Web 2.0 tools to present their learning via audio, text, images and slideshows.
 * __Project Description__:**

**Safari Montage Videos with general information about Middle Ages** --Click here. Another excellent, EASY TO READ website for general information on all areas || * [|http://www.middle-ages.org.uk] **a)** Why were coats of arms important during Medieval times? **b)** Explain the colors and symbols most often found in Medieval shields. **c)** __ OPTIONAL: __Design your own coat of arms and explain the colors and symbols you use. You can do this using paper and colored markers or pens. Upon completion, let Ms. Frachetti know you are done and we will upload it to your wiki page. || Heraldry Resources || **a)** Describe the invention—how it works and how is was used. **b)** Who invented it and why was it invented? || Innovation Resources || **a)** Describe the disease—who was affected, how was it diagnosed, symptoms and death rate if applicable; **b)** Describe the medical treatments and/or everyday remedies for this disease; **c)** Explain whether this disease still affects people today. If so, where is it most common and why? || Diseases Resources || **a)** Describe the symptoms, medical treatments and death rate of the Plague; **b)** How did the Plague start and how did it spread? **c)** Describe the myths or bad information/bad practices associated with the Bubonic Plague. || Black Death Resources || **a)** Explain the parts of a castle, including who worked/lived there, it’s purpose and design, location within the castle AND at least 2 fascinating facts about each area. ● The “Keep” .......................... ● Dungeon ● moat & drawbridge ............ ● battlements ● murder holes ....................... ● portcullis ● gatehouse ........................... ● the barbican ● loopholes ............................ ● the bastions **b)** Castle Life—__Choose 2__ of the following topics to research: ● Feasts & Tournaments ...... ● social organization (who reported to who?-discuss 3 diff. groups of people and how they helped each other ● castle defense--who was responsible for defending the castle, how did they do it, what happened to the "losers" .................... ● sanitation/cleanliness or NOT)--how did those living in the castle keep themselves, their clothes/personal item and the castle clean--or not? ● Artwork (tapestries, etc.)--for this topic, answer: Who created the artwork, where was it located/displayed, what were some common types of art, did it have a special purpose or use? __//**For each topic chosen, explain: **//__ Who was involved, where did they live or where was the event/object located, purpose of the event/object, at least 2 fascinating facts about each topic. || Castle Resources || 2. Answer 1 of the following questions: **a)** How did the Crusades end and why? **b)** What was the effect of the Crusades (how did they change governments & people's lives)? Why are the Crusades an important part of history? || Crusade Resources || **a)** Describe their day-to-day life (i.e., typical tasks/responsibilities, clothing, family life, meals, challenges/difficulties, etc.) **b)** What was their relationship/interactions with the other groups? || People Resources || ● Judas Cradle ......................... ● Coffin Torture ● Brazen Bull ............................ ● Rack Torture ● Water Torture ..................... .. ● Chair of Torture ● Pear of Anguish ..................... ● The Rat Torture ● The Head Crusher ................. ● Wheel of Torture (Breaking Wheel) ● Stockade ............................... ● Foot Roasting ● Burning at the Stake ..... ........ ● Flaying Torture ● Knee Splitter .......................... ● The Pendulum __For each torture device chosen, answer **both** of the following questions:__ **a)** Describe the torture instrument and explain how it worked. **b)** What “crime” did people commit to cause the torture? Was this common? Who was usually subjected to this torture? || Torture Resources || 1) **Games** (Chess, Backgammon, Nine Men's Morris, Fox and Geese, Shovelboard, Knucklebones, Hazard) 2) **Sports** (Archery, Bowls, Colf, Gameball, Hammer, Hurling, Horseshoes, Skittles, Stoolball, Wrestling) 3) **Entertainers ** (Troubadours, Minstrels, Mummers, Fool /Jester) //**For each topic chosen, answer the following questions: **// Describe the game, sport or entertainment, including: Who participated? What were the rules--how/where/when was it played or given? What was the purpose? What special training or skills were needed? || Entertainment Resources || **a)** Describe the typical day's meals for a noble, a peasant and a monk; **b)** Describe how food & drinks were prepared and served in the castle. Include daily meals and feasts/festivals. **c)** Share 3 common recipes for food or drink--include spices used and food storage methods. || Food Resources || **a)** Describe the myth: Summarize the story including setting, main characters, problem and solution/ending. **b)** What elements of the story myth demonstrate what life was like during the Middle Ages?--Give at least 2 specific story examples (characters, events, living conditions, etc.) AND explain in detail how they exemplify Medieval life. ||  || **a)** Describe a Medieval monk's daily life, including daily meals/food, writing, clothing and activities; **b)** Describe the organization of the Medieval Church and the role the Church played in common people's lives. ||  ||
 * **Topic** || **Research Focus Questions** || **Websites for Research** ||
 * **GENERAL** || These are absolutely EXCELLENT sites on the Middle Ages: CHECK IT OUT!
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 * **Language** || As you are writing your scripts, bear in mind that you should use authentic language. Here are some great sites: || @http://www.medieval-faire.com/speak.html ||
 * **Heraldry** || **Explain the meanings behind the images on a coat of arms, then answer the following questions:**
 * **Innovations &**
 * Inventions** || **Choose 2 inventions/innovations to research and answer the following questions for EACH choice:**
 * Wheel
 * Printing Press
 * Sundial/Clock
 * Windmills
 * Horseshoes
 * Longbow/Crossbow
 * Armor/Chainmail
 * Spectacles
 * **Common Diseases &**
 * Medical Treatments** || **Choose 2 common diseases to research and answer all questions for EACH choice:**
 * scurvy
 * small pox
 * mental illness
 * leprosy
 * dysentary
 * ergotism
 * malaria
 * measles
 * typhoid fever
 * influenza
 * Answer the following questions for EACH disease you choose:**
 * **Bubonic Plague**
 * or "Black Death"** || __Research the Bubonic Plague (also known as the "Black Death") and answer **all** of the following questions:__
 * **Castles** || **//Choose 1 of the following topics/questions (__a or b__) to research://**
 * //You must choose __at least 5 areas__//**:
 * **Crusades** || 1. Describe the purpose and organization of the Crusades in general; AND
 * **Groups of People** || Groups of People [Choose 1 group of people to research, then answer the research questions for your chosen group]
 * Noblemen/Noblewomen
 * Knights & Paiges
 * Monks
 * Peasants/Serfs
 * Merchants
 * **Torture** || **Tortures**: [Choose 4 instruments of torture from the list to research]-->
 * **Entertainment** || __Choose 1 of the following categories, then choose 2 topics within that category:__
 * **Food & Drink** || __Choose **2** of the following questions to research:__
 * **Myths** || __Choose 1 story myth to research and answer the following questions:__
 * Robin Hood
 * King Arthur & Camelot
 * St. George
 * Grendel
 * Search for the Holy Grail
 * **Monks and the Church** || __Answer **both** of the following questions:__