Project on the Middle Ages Due: _____________________________________________ Choose one of the following options to complete for your project. There are specific requirements for each one. Also included is a rubric to show how projects will be graded. Options & Requirements 1.Construct a Medieval Castle 2. Compile a 3-sided Display Board During medieval Europe castles were important for people’s safety and protection. There were people who ran the castles and people who worked in the castles. Everyone’s daily lives depended on everyone else doing their jobs & part. -Research what castles looked like, what parts they had, and what the parts were used for. -Build a sturdy castle with at least 10 parts labeled. -You must also write an explanation (that is at least 3 sentences for each feature) as to why you would have needed EACH of the 10 features you chose for your castle. -Your explanation and cited sources must be turned in with your castle. The Middle Ages was a very interesting and difficult time period. Choose any Medieval topic that interests you, to research more in depth and compile the things you learned on a tri-fold poster. You can get these at Walmart, CVS, Craft Stores, Target, etc. (There are topics below to choose from, but you may come up with a topic of your own if it is not on the list-Get it approved by teacher before beginning project). - Your display board may have hand-drawn or have internet images. Cite your sources. -You must also have handwritten information on your display board. Cite your sources, -You will be required to fill out a “Research Worksheet” provided by your teacher on your topic and attach it to your board. MATERIALS -Use cardboard, construction paper, string, paper towel tubes, Styrofoam, wood, etc. to make your castle. DO NOT use food or Legos. SIZE Base should be no larger than 12”x12” B L A N K Possible web resources: Castlehttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/Boxcastle.sht ml http://medievalcastles.stormthecastle.com/parts-of-amedieval-castle.htm -Medieval Weapons 3. Design a Digital Presentation The Middle Ages was a very interesting and difficult time period. Choose any Medieval topic that interests you, to research more in depth and compile the things you learned in a digital presentation of some sort. Some possibilities are PowerPoint, Prezi, Google Slides or another program if you get it approved by your teacher. (Possible topics listed below) - Your digital presentation will need to summarize the topic by answering, Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? questions AND give deeper or additional information on the topic -You can make it more engaging by including many pictures and/or video clips -Include a slide or section at the end of presentation that cites all sources (tells which Possible Topics: websites you used for your - Crime and Punishment information and pictures). - Medieval Fashion - Leisure and Entertainment -The Black Death (Plague) -Medieval Medicine (diseases and treatments)/Science -Medieval Music &Art Possible web resources: http://www.medievaleurope.mrdonn.org/ http://quatr.us/medieval/ http://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages_timeline.php http://www.exploringcastles.com/medieval_castle_layout. html http://kidspast.com/world-history/0195-mideval-europe.php Grading Rubric To Get a(n) A -sturdy castle with at least 10 parts Option 1: labeled. Medieval -You must also write an explanation (that Castle is at least 3 sentences) as to why you would have needed EACH of the 10 features you chose for your castle. You may videotape this part. You may also include a video of how you constructed the castle. -Proofread for grammatical/spelling mistakes! -ALL SOURCES MUST BE CITED! -an exceptional (very neat and very Option 2: informative) 3-sided display board 3-sided -focused on a listed topic related to the display Middle Ages or Medieval Europe. poster -Many pictures and easy-to-read handwritten information on the topic. -Pictures CAN be printed from the internet -RESEARCH WORKSHEET is completed & attached to the board (on the back is fine) -Proofread for grammatical/spelling mistakes! -ALL SOURCES MUST BE CITED! -focused on a topic related to the Middle Option 3: Ages or Medieval Europe. Digital Presentation -Summarizes the topic by answering Who? What? When? Where? Why?, How? (Prezi, questions AND provides deeper PowerPoint, understanding and additional or Glogster) information on the topic -presentation includes many pictures and/or use of video clips -Proofread for grammatical/spelling mistakes! -ALL Sources MUST BE CITED! B -sturdy castle with at least 8 parts labeled. -You must also write an explanation (that is at least 3 sentences) as to why you would have needed EACH of the 8 features you chose for your castle -All sources cited C -sturdy castle with at least 6 parts labeled. -You must also write an explanation (that is at least 3 sentences) as to why you would have needed EACH of the 6 features you chose for your castle -Some sources cited -a neat 3-sided display board/organized -focused on a Medieval topic -includes some pictures and hand- written information. -RESEARCH WORKSHEET is completed & attached to the board -Proofread for mistakes! -ALL SOURCES MUST BE CITED! -a 3-sided display board was turned in -attempts to focus on a Medieval topic - has a few pictures and some hand-written information - RESEARCH WORKSHEET is incomplete but attached to board - Many mistakes and/or grammatical errors - Some sources cited -focused on a topic related to the Middle Ages or Medieval Europe. -Summarizes the topic by answering who? What? When? Where? Why?, How? questions AND gives some additional information on the topic -presentation includes some pictures and/or video clips -Some mistakes are present -ALL SOURCES MUST BE CITED! -a digital presentation was turned in -attempts to focus on a Medieval topic - has a few pictures and some information - appears to be incomplete or lacking some understanding - Many mistakes and/or grammatical errors - Some sources cited Project on the Middle Ages Read over the 3 options with your parent/guardian and decide which one will be the best for you. Get this project slip signed and return to your teacher Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Try your best and have fun! We have read over the 3 options for the Middle Ages Project and chose: ________________________________________ This Middle Ages Project is due on ________________________________________________________________________________. 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