A Medieval WebQuest
Part 2
Task
• The group task will be to create a power point or photo story
on one of the following subjects: Knights, Nobles,
Peasants/Serfs, William the Conqueror, Castles, Clergy,
Women or Tradesmen.
• Each group must answer the questions given for that specific
topic.
• Each power point or photo story must be a minimum of six
slides and include pictures and text that answer the questions
for that topic.
• A link to the topic questions will be at the bottom of the
evaluation page.
• The resource pages and links can be found on the conclusion
page.
• Students will receive an individual score based on the
questions answered on the handout( one correct answer = 1
point), and a group score based on the group power point or
photo story, (rubric on evaluation page).
To continue click here .
Evaluation
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3
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Questions on topic
All questions were
answered fully with
details.
Most questions
were answered
with detail.
Most questions
were answered
but not fully.
1-2 questions were
answered with little or
no detail
Resources Cited
2 or more resources
were correctly cited
One resource
was cited
One resource
was cited incorrectly
No resources were
cited.
Mechanics
6 or more slides were used.
Project included pictures
and text that contributed
to students understanding.
Fewer than 6 slides
were used with
pictures and text
Fewer than 6 slides
with either no text or
few pictures
Fewer than 6 slides
with no
pictures and
no text
Presentation
Students spoke clearly, to the
audience, had eye contact and
answered questions with
enthusiasm.
Students spoke clearly,
had some eye contact,
and answered a few
questions.
Students did not speak
clearly, did not look at
the audience and
answered no
questions.
Group Dynamics
Everyone contributed to the
project and worked well
together.
1-2 people did most of
the work. No conflicts.
Students did not
speak clearly, had
little eye contact, and
were unable to
answer basic
questions.
1-2 people did all the
work while others in
the group did not
contribute.
Questions for groups to answer on each topic, click here
Group had numerous
conflicts and
accomplished little
work.
Each group will answer questions about their subjects’ lives.
Knights
What type of weapons did a knight use? How did a knight earn a
living? Where did knights live? How did they acquire land? Describe a
knights armor during the early Middle ages and how the armor
changed through time. What did a knight do for entertainment?
Peasants/Serfs
What did the peasants wear? What did they eat? Where did they live?
Describe a peasants house. What jobs were performed by peasants
and serfs? What did they do for fun.
Nobles
Where did nobles live? How did they make a living? What did they eat
and wear? What did the nobles do to earn their lands? Who protected
the nobles? Who did the nobles protect and how?
William the Conqueror
Who was William? What did he accomplish? What system of
government did William start ? Why was this new style of governing
necessary? Where was William born? What is significant about the
year 1066?
Castles
Describe at least two different types of castles. What type of castle is William the
Conqueror credited for introducing? What defenses did castles have to hold off
attackers? What was the “keep”? How was garbage disposed in a castle? Describe
features of a typical castle.
Clergy
What was the purpose of a monastery? What jobs did monks perform? What power
did village priests hold over the peasantry? Explain Benedictine Rules. Were all
members of the clergy poor? What role did women have in a religious life?
Women
What jobs did women do during the Middle Ages? Who taught that women should
be meek and obedient? What is the origin of the term “spinster”? What
opportunities did a religious life offer women? How did noblewomen differ from
peasant women in terms of clothing, opportunities and power?
Entertainment
What did nobles do for entertainment? What did peasants do for fun? What holidays
were celebrated and how were the holidays celebrated?
What music did people listen to during the Middle Ages. What were fairs like?
Resources
Links to medieval websites of interest
http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/health.html interactive
medical game
http://loki.stockton.edu/~tompkink/wharram/peasant.htm
view of
peasants house
http://library.thinkquest.org/10949/fief/medknight.html?tqskip1=1&tqtime=
0723#intro knights info
http://www.historyonthenet.com/Medieval_Life/feudalism.htm#Villeins
feudalism, organizer
Updated 2-2-2013
http://www.medieval-life.net/chivalric_orders.htm
chivalry, orders of
knights
http://www.angelfire.com/hi5/interactive_learning/NormanConquest/untitle
d9.bmp manor map
http://www.camelotintl.com/village/entertain.html entertainment
http://www.camelotintl.com/village/street.html
interactive- click on
person to read more
http://www.britainexpress.com/articles/Castles/william.htm William the
conqueror and his castles
continue
http://www.mrdowling.com/606islam.html
crusades
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/william_the_conqueror.htm good info on William
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/motte_and_bailey_castles.htm
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/defending_a_castle.htm
http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/01895/weapons.htm weapons
http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/morehome.html food/kitchens
http://library.thinkquest.org/10949/fief/medfeudal.html?tqskip1=1 feudal structure
History on the Net. 2 February 2013. website. 8 April 2013.
Dowling, Mike. "The Crusades at mrdowling.com." www.mrdowling.com. Updated August
11, 2011 . Web. Date of Access. <http://www.mrdowling.com/606islam.html>
Interactives Feudal Life. 2013.Website. Annenberg Foundation, Washington D.C.. Web. 13
Apr 2013. <http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/feudal.html>.
Kettler, Sarah and Carole Trimble. William the Conqueror's Castles. n.d. webpage. 10 April
2013.
Tompkins, Ken. Wharram Percy. 1996. website. 12 April 2013.
Trueman, Chris. History Learning Site. 2000. website. 12 April 2013.
Conclusion
Congratulations stout-hearted souls for
completing the second part of your quest.
You should now be familiar enough with
Medieval Life to quest on your own.
Please go to the Resources page for links to
other medieval sites that may aid you.