MEDIEVAL HISTORY MUSEUM
World History to the Sixteenth Century Culminating Activity
The Medieval Studies Department at the Royal Ontario Museum is
opening a new Medieval Gallery and has asked us to create parts of the
exhibit. Each one of you will be responsible for researching a particular
area of The Middle Ages and showcasing it in the Medieval Gallery.
Tasks:
1. From the list below, choose an area of The Middle Ages.
2. Explain your particular area of study in a well written and documented 4 page research paper.
Your paper will be in proper report format and must include a Reference list and proper
citation.
3. Create a visual display to be showcased in the Gallery. Your display must be creative and look
like a museum exhibit. Your exhibit display must include:
a. A one page summary of your topic
b. A minimum of 3 visuals with brief explanations
c. A minimum of 3 physical Artefacts with brief explanations
d. Any other objects you feel will enhance the exhibit
4. We will have a grand opening where everyone will have a chance to tour all the exhibits and
hear a brief explanation.
5. The grand opening will also be open to outside dignitaries, including other classes, teachers,
vice-principals and the Principal.
Medieval Topics:
-Myths and Legends
-Medieval University
-Art/Architecture
-Knighthood and Chivalry
-The Medieval Castle
-Priesthood and Celibacy
- The Great Schism
-Courtly Love
-The Inquisition
-Science and Technology
-Food and Agriculture
- Clothing and Grooming
-Crime and Punishment
-Monasteries
-100 Years War
-The Crusades
-Mohammed/Spread of Islam
-The Black Death
-Justinian
-Charlemagne
-Medicine
-The Papacy
- Women
-Serfdom
-The Guilds
-Vikings
Research Paper Evaluation
Level 1
(50-59%)
Categories
Level 2
(60-69%)
Level 3
(70-79%)
Level 4
(80-100%)
Knowledge
Introduction:
20
• Opening paragraph has an
uninspiring lead and a vague thesis
statement.
Conclusion:
• Limited summary of arguments;
attempts to bring closure to essay.
Overall:
• Limited understanding of the
subject.
• Opening paragraph has an
adequate lead and thesis statement.
Opening paragraph has an
interesting lead and good thesis
statement.
•
•
Summarizes arguments and brings
closure to essay.
•
Summarizes arguments and brings
closure to essay.
•
Understands core concepts of the
subject.
•
Fully understands core concepts of
the subject.
Adequate source usage to
develop/prove the thesis.
•
Good source usage that develops
and proves the thesis.
•
Exceptional source usage that
develops and proves the thesis.
Some accurate analysis,
interpretation and synthesis of
information from sources.
•
Good, accurate analysis,
interpretation and synthesis of
information from sources.
•
• Some summary of arguments and/or
closure to essay.
• Some understanding of the subject.
•
Opening paragraph has an
excellent lead and clear thesis
statement.
Thinking
Evidence:
Overall:
Total
•
•
Limited source usage and/or not
tied to the thesis.
•
Limited accurate analysis,
interpretation and synthesis of
information from sources.
•
Excellent, accurate analysis,
interpretation and synthesis of
information from sources.
/5
/5
/10
20
/10
/10
20
Communication
•
Writing is vague, with a lack of
effective paragraph structure and
persuasive tone.
•
Ideas are expressed with limited
logic, unclear, and limited sense of
purpose and/or audience
•
There are frequent errors in diction,
syntax, spelling, grammar and
punctuation.
•
•
Quotations are not cited correctly.
•
•
•
Writing is somewhat focused,
arranged logically with some
paragraph structure and
persuasive tone.
•
Ideas are expressed with some
clarity, keeping in mind a sense of
purpose and audience
•
There are some errors in diction,
syntax, spelling, grammar and
punctuation.
•
•
Some quotations cited correctly.
Written in proper APA format with
many errors.
•
Limited Reference list.
•
Writing is focused, arranged
logically with a consistent
paragraph structure and good
persuasive tone.
•
Ideas are expressed with clarity
and a sense of purpose and
audience
•
There are few errors in diction,
syntax, spelling, grammar and
punctuation.
•
•
Quotations cited with few errors.
•
All quotations cited correctly.
Essay is written in APA format with
some errors.
•
Essay is written in APA format with
few errors.
•
Essay is written in proper APA
format.
Adequate Reference list.
•
Good Reference list.
•
Excellent Reference list.
Writing is focused, arranged
logically with effective paragraph
structure and excellent persuasive
tone.
Ideas are expressed logically, with
clarity and a sense of purpose and
audience
Application
•
There are no errors in diction,
syntax, spelling, grammar and
punctuation.
/10
/10
20
/10
/5
/5
Medieval Museum Exhibit
CRITERIA
Exhibit (APPLICATION)
Authenticity of Items and Exhibit
TOTAL
Items Description (KNOWLEDGE)
Description of Actual Items
TOTAL
Topic/ Items (THINKING)
Explanation of Item’s Importance to Topic
TOTAL
Mechanics/Overall Presentation (COMMUNICATION)
Spelling and Grammar
Instructions Followed/Overall Aesthetics
TOTAL
Mark
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