Middle Ages Castle Project
Dear fourth grade families,
As you probably already know, we are well underway in our second social
studies unit of the year: The Middle Ages. In an effort to expand your child’s
knowledge of Medieval Times, he/she is going to construct a model of a Medieval
Castle.
Possible materials can include, but are not limited to:
Heavy cardboard
Markers
Styrofoam
Cardboard tubes
String
Popsicle sticks
Toothpicks
Tape
Paint
Glue
Construction paper
Students, on the back of this page you will find the specific components
needed for your castle, along with a rubric for how the project will be graded.
There is a lot of creativity and freedom beyond the requirements. You may want to
add windows, steps, scenery, and Medieval characters to your wonderful creation.
The due date for this project is Friday, November 8. Happy building!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please verify that you have read the attached sheet by signing and returning this form. The form
will be returned to you so may have as a reference. Remember, the due date for this project is
Friday, November, 8. All late projects will receive a standard 10-point deduction per day.
Student:___________________
Parent:_______________________
Castle Project Requirements
Each component of the castle is worth 10 points. It is necessary to have all
of them built into your project if you want to earn an ‘A’.
Moat (along outside walls)
Curtain Walls (front, back, and sides)
Tower
Turret
Bailey- the land enclosed by the outside walls. This area should be covered by dirt,
grass, stone, etc.
Wall Walk- (back, front, and sides) This should attach to the inside of the outside
walls.
Medieval Castle Project Rubric
Gatehouse
 Main components=10pts. each
Drawbridge
Portcullis
Keep (front, back, sides, roof)
NAME: ___________________
Moat
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Bailey
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Keep
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Gatehouse
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Wall-walk
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Drawbridge
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Portcullis
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Tower
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Turret
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Curtain Wall
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* Bonus: Decorations- up to 5 extra points
to final grade + ______ points
Comments:
Final score
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