Year+8+Middle+Ages

WEBSITES ON THE MIDDLE AGES/MEDIEVAL LIFE ** FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS ** **My Goodlooking Year 8 Students have a Special Assignment :**

Year 8 Research Task

You are to **__REVIEW ONE Website__** from the list below:

1) Make sure you are properly **__ REGISTERED __** to be a part of the exclusive CarnoGold Year 8 community. Check the __ due date __ with your favourite teacher and be aware of the time factor involved.

2) You may need to email your work to yourself to continue at home or elsewhere so be aware of this. You need a **__ valid email address __** to send work home.

3) Begin your own __Word File__ : Save it in your own personal space at school as “Medieval Research [ Carnovale ].  (Put your own name here dummy, not mine.)

4) Once you have selected a site put “Being reviewed by Your Name ” at the end of the section, (after the original "//__Good "__// review by the History Teachers Association).  Each site can have a maximum of ONE reviewers per class  If you see another student from your class on a site only ONE more is allowed.  Shields from another class do not affect you  Once you see a site claimed (TWO reviewers from your class) you have to go elsewhere.

5) __ Broken links __ – tell your beloved teacher straight away if a link is broken or you cannot reach a site, address is incorrect etc .  When this list was compiled by the HTA the links all worked but things change.

6) __ Description __ – detail carefully in your own words what the site is like - (200 words maximum for each site ) This is the Main Part of the assignment .  You have do this for one separate site only.  This review has to have  a) A brief description of the site chosen and what you can learn from it. b) Any tasks or activities a student has to undertake. c) You may copy/paste any interesting drawings or pictures. d) If there any games describe "How to Play".

7) __ Vocabulary __ - make up a list of 10 words used in the site and their meanings that are relevant to the Middle Ages . They may be used as a Spelling List.

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__ Coat of Arms __ – You are a knight .You have to show in your own Coat of Arms something that reflects your personality. Shields are decorated with your coat of arms. In this exercise both terms are used.

For ideas see either


 * SHIELDS, KNIGHTS AND HERALDRY **

__ http://www.yourchildlearns.com/megamaps/heraldry_shield.html __

Or http://www.heraldicclipart.com/catalog/index1.html
 * FREE HERALDRY CLIPART **

Or Any other site you have found. Tell your teacher if you have found a better one. You might want to see the Alphabet of Death -from ** GODECOOKERY.COM in ** or try

We have recently found a better site where you can draw and colour at the same time on a computer your shield. Its [|Make Your Own Shield]

a) Neither of these sites mentioned above can be reviewed by students. b) Design your own shield or coat of arms.

c) Include this before your reviews under your Coat of Arms





[ try and get them next to each other .Not Easy. G.P.]

For some ideas of fonts etc ….

See http://www.angelfire.com/la/bryde/fonts.html Or http://www.dafont.com/theme.php?cat=401 Or http://www.fontcraft.com/scriptorium/medieval/ Or http://www.fontspace.com/category/medieval

8) Once your review has been completed for each site and you get approval from the Grand Poobah, you may insert your review after the site as a Word File .  Title it “Medieval Research [ Carnovale ] 1, 2 or 3”. (again ,your name here you dill )

9) Print a combined List of Reviews,Vocabulary and your Coat of Arms on a Hard Copy . You must have a proper title page and sign it with your special medieval name from Q10  and a list of your reviews and internet addresses.  Submit to GP before due date.

if you want a Hard Copy of this assignment see

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 * ALL **** ABOUT MEDIEVAL TIMES **** NEW **** ! **

Excellent Websites compiled by Sue LeBeau
A long, colorful and thorough examination of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the enormous changes it was to bring about in Europe. Follows a timeline. Sections include: The Romans, The Saxons, The Vikings, The Faith, Where is 1066 Country?, Kings of Wessex and England, Why Did the Battle Happen?,Harold’s Battle Force, William’s Battle Force, the Battle, The Aftermath, Norman Rule After 1066, The Norman Cavalry, The Bayeux Tapestry and much, much more. An outstanding site. Note: Check out the letters section for additional comments and information. Excellent
 * BATTLE **** OF HASTINGS 1066 **
 * http://www.battle1066.com/ **

Thumbnail images of the Bayeux Tapestry which depicts events leading to the Battle of Hasting in 1066. Includes the Old English and Modern English description, the history of the Tapestry and Highlights. Excellent
 * THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY **
 * http://www.hastings1066.com/ **

Click on one of the people in the village street scene to learn more about them, i.e. women, crime, entertainment, trader, etc. Sections: Famous Britons, “British” Battles, British Castles, Counties, Historic Houses, Camelot Legend, Medieval Life, Myths & Legends, Historic Places, Romans, Rulers of Britain, Tower of London, Royal Palace and more. Some sections have multimedia. Excellent
 * CAMELOT **** VILLAGE: BRITAIN’S HERITAGE AND HISTORY **
 * http://www.camelotintl.com/village/street.html **

Basic information on castles with webquests and activities. Excellent
 * CASTLES – 42EXPLORE **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.42explore2.com/castle.htm **

Extensive information on castles and life in them. Sections include: About Castles, Bathing & Washing, Bird’s Eye Views, Building a Castle, Building Materials, Castle Defenses, Medieval Siege, Medieval Women, Drawbridges, Privy, and much, much more. Excellent
 * CASTLES OF BRITAIN CASTLE LEARNING CENTER **
 * http://www.castles-of-britain.com/castle6.htm **

A student-created site that looks at the lives of medieval women. Sections: The Inquisition (a quiz), Visit the City (take a tour to examine the roles of medieval women), Biographies, Sister Cities (links), and Miscellany. Excellent
 * DOMINION AND DOMINATION OF THE GENTLER SEX- THE LIVES OF **
 * MEDIEVAL WOMEN – A THINKQUEST SITE **
 * http://library.thinkquest.org/12834/?tqskip1=1&tqtime=1126 **

Journey to the Middle Ages with four guides. Sections: The Knight’s Realm, The Nun’s Realm, The Merchants Realm and the Peasants Realm. Each section discusses their role in society, their daily lives and more. Excellent
 * ENTER THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * http://emuseum.mnsu.edu/history/middleages/ **

First person accounts of important events in history. Sections: Invasion of England 1066, The Murder of Thomas Becket 1170, The Crusaders Capture Jerusalem 1099, Richard the Lionheart Massacres the Saracens 1191, Kublai Khan in Battle 1287, The Black Death 1348, Crime and Punishment in Elizabethan England, and more. Click on Middle Ages and Renaissance. Excellent
 * EYEWITNESS TO THE MIDDLE AGES AND THE RENAISSANCE ** ** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/mefrm.htm **

A huge site on food and cooking in medieval times. Sections include: A Boke of Gode Cookery; A Chaucerian Cookery; An Elizabethan Dinner Conversation; A Feast for the Eyes; A Word from the Cook; The Cockentrice – A Royal Mete (check this out!), Coqz Heaumez – A Helmeted Cock (similar);Byzantine Recipes and much more. Note: There is more than food featured on this site. Check it out. Excellent
 * GODECOOKERY.COM **
 * http://www.godecookery.com/ **

A massive resource on medieval studies, meant to be used by teachers and students. Outstanding. Excellent
 * INTERNET MEDIEVAL SOURCEBOOK **
 * http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook.html **

The story of Joan of Arc, the French visionary who led the French army against the English, only to be captured and executed. Sections: Story Preface, Who Was Joan of Arc?, War During Joan’s Childhood, War Affects Joan’s Family, Who Should be King?,France Needs a Leader,Could a Young Woman Lead an Army?, Joan Wins at Orleans, Joan is Betrayed,Catholic Church Accuses Joan, Trial: A Mockery of Justice, The Final Setup, Joan is Burned, the Verdict is Announced, Joan & the Modern World, What Happened to the Others?, More Links About Joan of Arc and Used & Recommended Sources. (Note: a few internal broken links) Excellent media type="file" key="Roger painted bad.wav" width="300" height="50" Soundbyte from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"
 * JOAN OF ARC: GIRL WARRIOR **
 * http://www.click2history.com/joanof_arc/joanof_arc_ch1.htm **

An explanation of the importance of the Magna Carta in establishing the legal rights of an individual. Sections: Story Preface; What is the Magna Carta?; The Source of Trouble; Cross Purposes at Runnymede; The Pope Responds; The Barons Prevail; Britain’s Statute Number One; What Happened to John?; and Used & Recommended Sources. Excellent
 * THE MAGNA CARTA: SOURCE OF CIVIL RIGHTS **
 * http://www.click2history.com/magna_carta/magna_carta_ch1.htm **

A site by students for students in which they travel back in time and tour a medieval city. **//“ We are in an unspecified European city of average dimensions, pointed out on the sea, obviously in //** **// full Middle Ages. Peasants and traders reside there, but also a gentleman living in a castle. //** **// We find there a small army, ready to grow in case of need, and some traveller residing there for a //** **// single night. //** **// We will also have the occasion to walk round the market, to assist to a tournament, to have a look at the //** **// rooms of the castle, discovering information and in search of oddities and curiosities that we will define //** **// " Travel's notes ". //** **// In short, we are going to try not to be only a history book, but an occasion to experience an interesting //** **// historical period.” //** Excellent
 * THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://library.thinkquest.org/C001514/inglese/home.html **

Extensive links to topics on the period. Sections: Celts Daily Life, Christianity/Church, Vikings, Crusades, Medieval Life, Castle Life, Monk Life, Knight Life, Feudalism, Warfare, Magna Carta/Law, Plague/Black Death, Art/Architecture, Music/Food/Faires, Famous People, Other Barbarians,More Units/Lessons, Webquests, Worksheets, Arthur/Robin Hood, Literature/Folk Tales, Geography, Free Medieval Clip Art, Additional Resources, Byzantine Empire, Ottoman Empire, Ghana/Mali/Songhai, Feudal Japan, Incas/Mayas/Aztecs,and Chinese Dynasties. Excellent
 * MEDIEVAL EUROPE FOR K-12 TEACHERS AND STUDENTS **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://worldhistory.mrdonn.org/middleages.html **

Companion site for the Nova program __Medieval Siege__ in which a crew successfully designed built and fired a pair of trebuchets,engines of war popular in the Middle Ages. Sections: Nova Builds a Trebuchet (slide show), Medieval Arms Race, Life in a Castle, and Destroy the Castle (Hot Science) which is a game you can play. Build your own trebuchet online and try to destroy the castle. Excellent
 * MEDIEVAL SIEGE – NOVA **
 * http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/ **

Basic information on the medieval period for students with activities and Webquests. Excellent
 * MEDIEVAL TIMES – 42EXPLORE **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.42explore2.com/medieval.htm **

Follow Christine in her exploration of the medieval world. Visit the Nunnery, the World, the Scriptorium, and a Timeline. Use the Site Map for an overview. Needs RealPlayer. Excellent media type="file" key="Marilyn born yesterday.wav" width="300" height="50" soundbyte from Marilyn Monroe "7 Year Itch"
 * MEDIEVAL WOMEN – AN INTERACTIVE EXPLORATION **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://mw.mcmaster.ca/home.html **

Pages to print out with directions to build a paper castle as well as soldiers and Merlin and Fata Morgana as they battle for control of the castle. Don’t forget to Download a Dragon to make also. Excellent
 * MERLIN’S CASTLE – ATTACK THE CASTLE **
 * [|http://www.rain.org/~philfear/castle.html] **

Look here for the online exhibits from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. They have extensive resources from the Middle Ages. Check out the Arms & Armor, Medieval Art and The Cloisters online collections. When you click on one of the topics on the left at the site, you can choose “View 50 Highlights” (at top) to see thumbnails of 50 objects in the collection. Then click on each for more information and more views. Other collections have a few items also. Excellent
 * METROPOLITAN **** MUSEUM **** OF ART (NYC) **
 * http://www.metmuseum.org/collections/index.asp **

A gateway site with links to information on the period. Sections: Famous Medieval People, Middle Ages Art & Lifestyle, Middle Ages Weapons & Warfare, Middle Ages Literature and Other Resources. Excellent
 * THE MIDDLE AGES **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.themiddleages.net/ **

A huge list of links to resources for the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Note: The samples tested all worked. Excellent
 * MIDDLE AGES AND RENAISSANCE LINKS **
 * http://killeenroos.com/link/midren.htm **

Your connection **“** **// to the best of Art, Biographies, Daily Life, Maps, Pictures and Research on the Middle Ages.” //** Sections: Art, Daily Life, Pictures, Maps, Research, and Biographies. Plus lessons on Middle Ages Art and Architecture. Excellent
 * MIDDLE AGES BY HISTORYLINK 101 **
 * http://www.historylink101.com/midieval.htm **

Topics: Castles, Costumes, Crusades, Feudalism, Food & Cookery, Games, Guilds & Trades, Hunting, Transportation, Inquisition, Knights, Religion, and War & Armies. Excellent (Note: This site is one to keep bookmarked) Excellent clipart for students.
 * MIDDLE AGES CLASSROOM CLIPART **
 * http://classroomclipart.com/cgi-bin/kids/imageFolio.cgi?direct=History/Middle_Ages **

Basic information for students on the Middles Ages. Sections: Early Middle Ages, High Middle Ages and Late Middle Ages. Excellent media type="file" key="Python english pig dogs.wav" width="300" height="50" Soundbyte from Monty Python and the Holy Grail
 * MIDDLE AGES: HISTORY **
 * http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/history/history.htm **

A search engine for a huge amount of information on the Middle Ages from daily life, people, literature, architecture, religion, science, drama, law and more. Check out the Medieval News for recent events. Excellent
 * NETSURF: THE INTERNET CONNECTION FOR MEDIEVAL RESOURCES **
 * http://www.netserf.org/ **

A huge site with information on history from ancient times to today. Way too much to detail here. Check out The Keep, The Great Hall, The King’s Chambers, The Monk’s Cell, The Herbarium, The Bastion, and more. Outstanding. Excellent media type="file" key="pulp medieval.wav" width="300" height="50" soundbyte Monty Python and the Holy Grail
 * ODIN’S CASTLE OF DREAMS AND LEGENDS: AN ARCHIVE OF **
 * HISTORY AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES. **
 * http://www.odinscastle.org/ **

Sections: The ORB Encyclopedia, The ORB Textbook Library, What Every Medievalist Should Know, Of General Interest,Resources for Teaching,External Links, E-Texts, and the ORB Reference Shelf. Too advanced for most students but good for teachers. Excellent
 * THE ONLINE REFERENCE BOOK FOR MEDIEVAL STUDIES **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://the-orb.net/ **
 * // “The ORB is an academic site, written and maintained by medieval scholars for the benefit of their //**
 * // fellow instructors and serious students” //**

A gateway site to a wealth of information on the medieval period. From Archery to Warfare and much, much more. Excellent
 * THE TOME – THE CASTLE OF SIR CLISTO SEVERSWORD **
 * http://www.sirclisto.com/ **

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An account of the rebellion of Scotland against the English in the late 13th century and the Scottish hero William Wallace, familiar to students from the movie __Braveheart__. Sections: Story Preface, The Makings of a Hero?, Who Should be King?, A Hero Emerges, The Two-Handed Sword Gets Busy, Wallace the Leader, Victory at Sterling Bridge, Wallace the “Outlaw”, Defeat at Falkirk, Wallace Betrayed, A Trial Without Justice, Barbarous Sentence, Execution,Robert the Bruce Achieves the Dream, What Happened to the Others?, More Links About the Story, and Used & Recommended Sources. media type="file" key="Clint make my day.wav" width="300" height="50" soundbyte Monty Python and the Holy Grail
 * WILLIAM WALLACE “BRAVEHEART” **
 * http://www.click2history.com/braveheart/braveheart_ch1.htm **

Photos in 2D and 3D of castles and fortresses in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Germany, Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, San Marino, Italy, Estonia, Austria,Slovakia and the Bahamas. Includes directions on how to view the 3D photos for the best effect. Note: 3D images take a few seconds to load. Very Good
 * 3D PHOTOS OF CASTLES AND FORTRESSES **
 * http://www.3dphoto.net/stereo/world/topics/castles/castles.html **

A huge collection of images of medieval art. Sections: Middle Ages: General; Early Christian; Byzantine; Islamic; Early Medieval; Romanesque; Gothic; Late Gothic Art in Italy; and Medieval Manuscripts. Very Good
 * ART **** OF THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHmedieval.html **

A look at the Crusades from a class in Amman, Jordan. Very Good
 * THE CRUSADES – A VIEW FROM JORDAN **
 * [|http://www.acsamman.edu.jo/~ms/crusades/] **

Commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1085, the Domesday Book gave a detailed account of the lands owned by the king and his tenants and of their resources. Sections: The Domesday Book (the list of settlements), The Domesday Story, Timeline, Landowners, Place Name Origins, William the Conqueror, and a Glossary. Very Good media type="file" key="Python message for you sir.wav" width="300" height="50" soundbyte Monty Python and the Holy Grail
 * THE DOMESDAY BOOK **
 * http://www.domesdaybook.co.uk/ **

Sections: Time and Space; The Legal Imagination; Animals; Knowledge and Education; Mankind, the Family and Kinship; Showing the Invisible; Work and Daily Life; Faces of God; Signs and Forms of Power; and A World in the Margins. Very Good
 * THE ILLUMINATED MIDDLE AGES **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.moyenageenlumiere.com/themes/index.cfm?sw=EN **
 * // “The Illuminated Middle Ages database presents several hundred recently digitized illuminated texts //**
 * // from French national library collections. //**
 * // While the full collection, in even higher resolution, is available for purchase on DVD-ROM, this web //**
 * // site gives access to the entire database. Only a portion of the full collection has been translated into //**
 * // English for the web site, but visitors may also view the French-language galleries in the site, where a //**
 * // dozen texts from each of the ten themes are presented daily. To see every text in high resolution, //**
 * // you will have have to either visit the site daily or order theDVD. //**
 * // In the meantime, the search interface allows you to perform full-text searches across the complete //**
 * // database. You are sure to enjoy this collection of breathtaking texts dating from the year 500 //**
 * // through the 1400s.” //**

Extensive information on this French girl who led the armies of France in to battle and was tried and executed by the English. Sections: Biography, Timeline, Signatures, Letters, Banners, Domremy, Manuscripts, Family Tree, Portraits, Quotes, Myths, Armor,La Pieronne, Sound Files and more. (Note: There were a few broken links on this page but still a wealth of information). Very Good
 * JOAN OF ARC ARCHIVE **
 * http://archive.joan-of-arc.org/ **

Website of the Joan of Arc Museum in Rouen, France. Sections: Jeanne d’Arc, History of the Hundred Years of War,The Museum, Questionnaire, Other Sites, Movies, Phototeque. Very Good
 * JOAN OF ARC MUSEUM **
 * http://perso.wanadoo.fr/musee.jeannedarc/indexanglais.htm **

Enter this castle through the drawbridge to see the various parts of the castle and what life was like there. Each section has additional activities or information. Very Good
 * KIDS **** ’ CASTLE **
 * http://kotn.ntu.ac.uk/castle/ **

Sections: Explorations in Arthurian History, Explorations in Arthurian Legends. Very Good
 * KING ARTHUR: A MAN FOR THE AGES **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/4186/Arthur/htmlpages/kingarthur.html **
 * // “The story of Arthur is old. People have been singing war songs in his honor for probably more than //**
 * // 1,500 years. //**
 * // The popular conception is of a King Arthur, with his lovely queen and noble knights, and the Round //**
 * // Table, and Excalibur, and the Holy Grail, and all the other trappings. //**
 * // The scholarly conception of Arthur is of a war leader in post-Roman Britain, fighting against the //**
 * // encroachment of Saxon settlers. //**
 * // The pages that follow examine both conceptions. But first, some Frequently Asked Questions:” //**

Instructions and supply list for making a knight’s costume and shield. Very Good
 * KNIGHT COSTUME AND SHIELD – KIDS DOMAIN CRAFT EXCHANGE **
 * http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/hall-knight2.html **

A site for students by students on knights and their lives. **“I// n our website we plan to tell you about such //** **// things as what knights did long ago, their armor parts, their way of life, dragons, castles, and weapons. //** // We thought the best way was to send you on a quest to be a knight Follow the spinning sword and it will lead the // // way!” // ** Sections: ** ** Knights, Armor Info, Armor Chart, Castles, Dragons, Jokes, Pre-Page Test, Page’s Test, Squire’s Test, ** ** Knight’s Test, Final Test, Certificate, ** ** Knight’s List, and References. ** ** Very Good ** media type="file" key="Python english pig dogs.wav" width="300" height="50" soundbyte Monty Python and the Holy Grail
 * KNIGHT QUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://library.thinkquest.org/J002767/ **

Information for students on knights and armor. Sections: History of Knights, Armor, Weapons, Life of a Knight, Crusades, Chivalry, Heraldry, and Links. Very Good
 * KNIGHTS AND ARMOR **
 * http://www.knightsandarmor.com/ **

Information on legends that have endured and inspired. Includes links to primary documents, articles and more. Sections: Robin Hood, King Arthur, Beowulf, Pirates & Privateers, Ballads & Broadsides, Swashbucklers & Fops, Fairy Tales,Shakespeare’s Stories,Saga & Sea-Kings, Paladins & Princes, Poets & Painters and Erin & Alba. Note: There are reference to the Middle Ages in every section. Very Good
 * LEGENDS **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://legends.dm.net/ **

Detailed information on marriage and weddings during the Middle Ages. Sections: Wedding Traditions, Marriage Laws Marriage Customs, Castle Ceremonies, Country Weddings, Castle Feasts, Medieval Clothing,Bridal Jewelry, Beauty Treatments, Bridal Gifts, Cakes, Bridal Dresses, Bridal Flowers, Courtly Love and Knights & Chivalry. Very Good
 * MARRIAGE DURING THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * http://www.medieval-weddings.net/ **

Links to a large number of topics on the medieval period. Very Good
 * MEDIEVAL AGE – 1066-1500 **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.learnhistory.org.uk/medieval/ **

Online versions of a large number of medieval and Renaissance historical documents. Examples: Capitulary of Charlemagne, The Ordinance of Louis the Pious, Catalonian Manuscripts, The Life of St. Edward the Confessor and much more. Very Good media type="file" key="Python order quiet.wav" width="300" height="50" soundbyte Monty Python and the Holy Grail
 * MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE EUROPE – PRIMARY HISTORICAL **
 * DOCUMENTS **
 * [|http://library.byu.edu/~rdh/eurodocs/medren.html] **

Links for students and teachers on medieval history. Very Good
 * MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE HISTORY **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.snowcrest.net/jmike/medieval.html **

Detailed information on the Crusades. Sections: The Crusades Begin, Kings of Jerusalem, Foes of the Crusaders, State of Antioch, State of Tripoli, State of Edessa,Coinage, and Links. Very Good
 * MEDIEVAL CRUSADES **
 * http://www.medievalcrusades.com/ **

Links for students and up on medieval England. Sections: Personalities and Events and Medieval Topics. Very good for student research. Very Good
 * MEDIEVAL ENGLAND **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/Year%207.htm **


 * MEDIEVAL ENGLISH TOWNS **** NEW **** ! **
 * [|http://www.trytel.com/~tristan/towns/towns.html] **

A site by students for students on Medieval life. Choose your graphics level to view more of the site. Includes: Fortifications, War and Buildings and Society, People and Their Way of Life. Very Good
 * MEDIEVAL FIEFDOM **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://library.thinkquest.org/10949/index.html **

A 20 question quiz about the Middle Ages from its beginnings to the end of the period. Note: Use the many links on this site as a starting point for research. Very Good
 * MEDIEVAL HISTORY STARTER QUIZ **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://historymedren.about.com/library/weekly/aastarterquiz.htm **

A fairly extensive site on medieval life. Sections: Life, History, Famines, Food, Health, Literature, Chivalry and Romance. Most sections have several sub-sections. Excellent for student research Very Good
 * MEDIEVAL LIFE **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.medieval-life.net/ **

A page of links to all kinds of information about food in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Includes Primary Sources, Articles, Recipes and more. Very Good
 * MEDIEVAL/RENAISSANCE FOOD HOMEPAGE **
 * [|http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/food.html] **

A site for students by students on the medieval period. **//“ Join Tiamat, our dragon guide, on a fantastic journey into the past... //** Sections: Lifestyle, Castles, Knights, Heraldry, Myths and Activities. The Activities include a quiz, a crossword puzzle and a design your own shield activity. Very Good
 * MEDIEVAL QUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://library.thinkquest.org/J002390/index.html **
 * // Tiamat will whisk you around the fascinating world of Medieval Times. //**
 * // You can design coats of arms, learn how to cook a Medieval meal, and learn about unimaginable things //**
 * // from the past. You will see kings and queens in their finery, knights coated with silver, and flags flying //**
 * // above castles. //**
 * // We hope you enjoy our site. Welcome to Magnificent Medieval Times!” //**

Information on the realities of life in the Middle Ages from PBS. Sections: Feudal Life, Religion, Homes, Clothing, Health, Arts & Entertainment, and Town Life. Very Good
 * THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/ **

Resources on the Middle Ages for history students. Check out the Index of Materials on the Middle Ages and the Other Web Sites sections. Ignore the rest. Very Good
 * THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * http://www.byu.edu/ipt/projects/middleages/ **

A huge site with links to information on a wide range of topics. Note: We found some broken links in the many on this site. Very Good
 * THE MIDDLE AGES, CHIVALRY AND KNIGHTHOOD **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.teacheroz.com/Middle_Ages.htm **

An extensive list of links by category for students. Very Good
 * THE MIDDLE AGES FOR KIDS **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.kathimitchell.com/middleages.htm **

A page of links to websites, lesson plans and webquests on the Middle Ages. Very Good
 * MIDDLE AGES LINKS **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.trumbull.k12.oh.us/teachers/resources/Themes/middle%20ages.htm **

A gateway site to lots of links to sites dealing with the Middle Ages. Very Good
 * THE MIDDLE AGES TRUST WEB SITE LOCATOR **
 * http://members.aol.com/tmatrust/websites.html **

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A website for history teachers and students on the Norman Conquest and the pivotal events of the year 1066. Sections: Information (Start Here), Quiz, Search, Worksheets and a Summary. Check out the worksheets which can be printed and used to guide students to the relevant material. Very Good
 * THE NORMAN CONQUEST SCHOOL SITE **** NEW **** URL! **
 * http://www.normanconquest.co.uk/index.html **

Free software to download for kids to make their own shields and coats of arms. You can also play an exciting online game. Very Good
 * SHIELDS, KNIGHTS AND HERALDRY **
 * http://www.yourchildlearns.com/heraldry.htm **

** “//Welcome// ****// to TIMEREF.COM. Follow the history of Medieval Britain from the time of Alfred the //** **// Great, through the Norman Conquest and up to the start of the Tudor Age. //** **// Detailed Timelines contain events for years between 800 and 1499AD. //** **// Maps show the locations of castles, abbeys and cathedrals in England, Scotland and Wales. //** **// Every person and building on this site has its own timeline and links to related subjects. //** ** ” ** Very Good
 * TIMEREF.COM – MEDIEVAL HISTORY TIMELINES **** NEW **** ! **
 * [|http://www.btinternet.com/~timeref/] **

This is a huge site with a wealth of information. Very Good
 * WEID’S LINKS TO THE MIDDLE AGES **** NEW **** ! **
 * [|http://www.fidnet.com/~weid/midageindex.htm] **

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 * AGES OFTREASURE TIMELINE GAME **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/archaeology/treasure/timeline_launch.shtml **
 * // “From the Palaeolithic to the Norman Conquest, explore archaeological sites and treasures from the //**
 * // past, then test yourselfon the eras and events in the Ages of Treasure game.” //**

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 * THE ALCHEMY WEB SITE **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.levity.com/alchemy/index.html **
 * // “ //****// Over 100 megabytes online of information on alchemy in all its facets. Divided into over 1300 //**
 * // sections and providing tens of //**
 * // thousands of pages of text, over 2000 images, over 200 complete alchemical texts, extensive //**
 * // bibliographical material on the printed books and manuscripts,numerous articles, introductory and //**
 * // general reference material on alchemy.” //**

Information, recipes and methods of making alcoholic drinks in the Middle Ages. Good.
 * ALCOHOLIC DRINKS OF THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * [|http://users.stargate.net/~mshapiro/calcohol.html] **

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 * ANGLO-SAXON COINS GAME **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/lj/conquestlj/coin_entry.shtml **
 * // “ //****// Find out more about Anglo-Saxon money by taking a closer look at the coins and the stories //**
 * // behind them.When you think you know enough,test yourself by playing 'Coins' and see if you can make //**
 * // money talk.” //**

Several examples of Middle Ages art. Good
 * ARTLEX ON THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/m/middleages.html **

A colorful site by middle school students. Sections: “**// [|Warfare by Chris], Crusades by Leo , Castles, [|Farming by Giuliana] , [|Clothes by Myles] ,//** **// [|Food by Cill,] [|Peasant Life by Valentina], [|Exploration by Connor] , [|Science by Marco] ,//** **// [|Architecture by Joel], [| Homes by Nicoletta] , [|Feudal System by Ho Sung] , [|Crusades by Matteo] ,//** **// [|Italy by Naike], [|Knights by Riccardo] , [|Marriage by Jessica] , [|Monastery Life by Cesare] ,//** **// [|Vikings by Nick] .//** **//Good as suggestion for classes.”//** Good
 * ASM’S MIDDLE AGES PROJECT **
 * http://www.asmilan.org/eschool/middle_ages/ **

Brief biographical paragraphs of women in the Middle Ages. Sections: Women in Religion, Women in the Trades, Women in Politics, Women in War, Women in Science and Medicine, and Women in the Arts. Suitable for students of all grades. Good
 * BIOGRAPHIES OF WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE AGES **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.ozedweb.com/history/middle_ages_biographies_women.htm **

Free downloadable software with instructions for building a medieval castle. Also software to print our shield and the elements of heraldry. Good media type="file" key="Python you shall die.wav" width="300" height="50" Soundbyte from Monty Python and the Holy Grail
 * BUILD A MEDIEVAL CASTLE **
 * http://www.yourchildlearns.com/castle.htm **

Answer 5 questions to build a virtual arch. Good
 * BUILD AN ARCH GAME **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/games/arches/index.shtml **

Follow the excavation of an English castle. Updates from the excavation show what has been uncovered. Good
 * THE CAERLAVEROCK DIG **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.suat.demon.co.uk/caerlaverock/index.htm **

Information about the Arthurian legends and texts. Suitable for high school students. Good
 * THE CAMELOT PROJECT **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.lib.rochester.edu/camelot/cphome.stm **

Build a castle from a cardboard box. Good
 * CARDBOARD **** BOX CASTLE ** ** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/Boxcastle.shtml **

Links to castles around the world (actually Europe and Asia) with photos, descriptions, diagrams and more. A good resource for student research. Good
 * CASTLES OF THE WORLD **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.castles.org/ **

The Code of Chivalry and the Rules of Courtly Love. Gives the basic rules people were to strive to live by. Good
 * THE CODE OF CHIVALRY AND COURTLY LOVE **** NEW **** ! **
 * [|http://www.astro.umd.edu/~marshall/chivalry.html] **

Information on life in Jerusalem during the Crusades. Good
 * THE CRUSADER AND AYYUBID PERIOD (1099-1250 CE) **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://jeru.huji.ac.il/ef1.htm **

Information on the reasons behind the Crusades. Good
 * THE CRUSADES: A DEFENSIVE GESTURE **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/6981/defense.htm **

A basic introduction for elementary students on the Crusades and the rise of Islam. Sections: The Crusades, The Arabs, Later Crusades and Cool Links. Good
 * THE CRUSADES AND THE RISE OF ISLAM **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.mrdowling.com/606islam.html **

Site for the Society for Medieval Military History. Includes accounts of the great battles and armies of the Middle Ages. Check out the Journey of Medieval Military History and the Resources for Students and Scholars. Good media type="file" key="Python very nice.wav" width="300" height="50" Soundbyte from Monty Python and the Holy Grail
 * DE RE MILITARI **
 * http://www.deremilitari.org/ **

The site for Devizes Castle in England, built on the site of an 11th century wooden castle. Includes information on the history of the castle,its features today, and discussed the ghosts reputed to haunt it. Includes photos. For students. Good
 * DEVIZES CASTLE ON THE WEB **
 * http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/3670/index.html **

A search engine allowing people with British ancestry to search for more information. “ **// This is a hyperlink listing of the all the counties mentioned in the Domesday Book, a census of //** Good
 * THE DOMESDAY BOOK INDEX AND SEARCH ENGINE **
 * http://www.infokey.com/hon/domesday.htm **
 * // Norman Britain compiled in 1086, showing the land owners and conditions of the counties and their //**
 * // enclosures. //**
 * // If you have [|traced your Surname] in our DataBase Search Engine, finding your family origin in //**
 * // England, you can use the following information to cross reference particular information about the //**
 * // county where your family heritage started //** .”

An exploration of the 12th century Bran Castle, said to be Dracula’s Castle. Includes other castles and citadels in Romania and information on Vlad Tepes who lived in Bran Castle. (Stories about him were the basis for the later Dracula stories). Good photos. Good
 * DRACULA’S CASTLE – A WINDOW INTO EASTERN EUROPEAN HISTORY **
 * http://www.draculascastle.com/index3.html **

A guide to the clothing of medieval times and of the various meanings of the styles, ornamentation and more. Includes Arms & Armor, Costumes, Jewelry, and Heraldry. Good
 * Dress, Jewels, Arms and Coat of Arms: Material Culture and **
 * Self-Representation in the Late Middle Ages **
 * http://www.ceu.hu/medstud/manual/SRM/index.htm **

Click on different items of clothing to put them on Lady Cecily as she prepares to visit the court of Queen Elizabeth. You may need review the “Overview of an Elizabethan Outfit” to do it. Fun. Good
 * DRESSING CECILY: AN INTERACTIVE ELIZABETHAN WARDROBE **
 * http://costume.dm.net/doll/index.html **

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Information on Britain, Ireland and Brittany from roughly 400 AD to 800 AD. Sections include: Chronologies; Calendar of Saints; King Lists; Genealogies; Translations; Bibliography; The Heroic Age; Maps;Hagiography,History and Politics, and more. Good
 * EARLY MEDIEVAL RESOURCES FOR BRITAIN, IRELAND AND BRITTANY **
 * http://members.aol.com/michellezi/resources-index.html **

When Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury was murdered in 1179 it changed the politico-religious landscape of England. This is a graphic account by one of his biographers. Good
 * EDWARD GRIM’S ACCOUNT OF THE MURDER OF THOMAS BECKET **
 * http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/grim-becket.html **

Biographical information on Queen Elizabeth I, Queen of England at the end of the medieval period. Sections: Quotes, The Life of Elizabeth I, Essays & Articles, Image Gallery and Additional Sources. Good
 * ELIZABETH **** I (1533-1603) **
 * http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/eliza.htm **

Online information on the Middle Ages. Sections: Feudalism, Primogeniture, Christendom, The Huns, The Barbarians, The Byzantine Empire, The Moors, The Franks & Charlemagne,The Vikings, The Normans, The Bubonic Plague. Good
 * ELECTRONIC PASSPORT – THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * http://www.mrdowling.com/703middleages.html **

Lists the number of people employed in various positions in the priory and their wages. Good for student research. Good
 * THE EMPLOYEES OF DURHAM PRIORY 1494-1519 **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.dur.ac.uk/r.h.britnell/Priory_employees.htm **

A reference site for teachers and students. Note: Some sections are still under construction. Good
 * EUROPEAN MIDDLE AGES **** NEW **** ! **
 * [|http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/MA/CONTENTS.HTM] **

Looks at the fish of the Middle Ages “ **// which populated both the waters and the imagination of the //** Includes drawings and descriptions of both familiar and imaginary fish. Fun. Good
 * FANTASTIC FISH OF THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * http://www.godecookery.com/ffissh/ffissh.htm **
 * // Medieval world. //** ”

Brief biographies of female heroes from India, Asia and the Crusades. Good
 * FEMALE HEROES **
 * http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/heroine.html **

An examination of shoes and shoemaking in the Middle Ages up to the 16th century. Shows the types of footwear, how they were made and their functions. Includes drawings. Good
 * FOOTWEAR OF THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * [|http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/shoe/SHOEHOME.HTM] **

Clip art for students to print out and use in their projects. Good
 * FREE **** HERALDRY CLIPART **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.heraldicclipart.com/catalog/index1.html **

Information on Geoffrey Chaucer and the Canterbury Tales. Suitable for grades 7 and up. Good
 * THE GEOFFREY CHAUCER WEBSITE **** NEW **** ! **
 * [|http://www.courses.fas.harvard.edu/~chaucer/] **

Follow Marcus the mouse to tour this castle. Good
 * GHOSTS IN THE CASTLE **
 * http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/castles/enter.html **

A glossary of terms found in medieval art and architecture. From abacus to westwork (no x,y,z.’s). Good
 * GLOSSARY OF MEDIEVAL ART AND ARCHITECTURE **
 * [|http://www.pitt.edu/~medart/menuglossary/INDEX.HTM] **

A set of coloring pages of shield with heraldic designs. Click on the paint link to use your cursor to paint the shields. Good
 * HERALDIC COLORING BOOK **** NEW **** ! **
 * [|http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~heraldry/page_cb.html] **

Detailed information on the meanings of symbols and colors on coats of arms. Good
 * HERALDIC DESIGN **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.windarooss.qld.edu.au/Main_Pages/heraldry/heraldry_nf.html **

Information about the origins of heralds and heraldry. Good
 * HERALDS AND HERALDRY IN ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND **
 * http://renaissance.dm.net/heraldry/heralds.html **

A look at the Crusades at a student-created site. You choose whether you want to know more about the Muslims or the Christians. Good
 * HISTORY OF THE CRUSADES – A THINKQUEST SITE **
 * http://library.thinkquest.org/18110/?tqskip1=1&tqtime=1126 **

The official British site giving a brief biography of every British and/or Scottish monarch from around the 7th century to the present. Note: A little complicated to navigate. Good
 * HISTORY OF THE MONARCHY (ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND) **
 * http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page5.asp **

A review of the final, decisive phase of the Hundred Years War. Includes a timeline of events from 1154 to 1461. Sections: Timeline; Map of France; Persons; Weapons, Armor, Forces; Summary of Major Battles and Sieges; Bibliography; andControversial Issues in the Study of the Hundred Years War. Good
 * THE HUNDRED YEARS WAR – THE FINAL PHASE **
 * http://xenophongroup.com/montjoie/hyw_fp.htm **

A site for students by students on the Middle Ages. You can play a game exploring the castle or read information about life in the Middle Ages. An example of a good class project. Good
 * JOURNEY THROUGH THE MIDDLE AGES WITH JAMES THE JINGLING **
 * JESTER ** ** NEW **** ! **
 * http://library.thinkquest.org/4051/titlepg.htm?tqskip1=1&tqtime=1108 **

Information on King Arthur and the Arthurian legend. Sections: The Matter of Britain, Arthur for Kids, Characters, Battles, Geography, History, Reference and more. Good
 * KING ARTHUR **** NEW **** ! **
 * [|http://www-personal.umich.edu/~merrie/Arthur/] **

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 * KINGS AND QUEENS THROUGH TIME GAME **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/state/monarchs_leaders/launch_ani_kings_queens.shtml **
 * // “ //****// Put the kings and queens of England, and later the United Kingdom, in their proper place. //**
 * // Examine the contemporary portraits and key events from each period and then play the Royal //**
 * // House game. The game launch button is in the top right hand corner of the //**
 * // animation. //**
 * // There are four periods to explore. The Plantagenets and the Houses of Lancaster and York //**
 * // are featured in the first period, the Tudors and Stuarts in the second, and the House of //**
 * // Hanover in the third. //**
 * // The timeline concludes with the Windsors.” //**

Test your personality to see what kind of medieval job would have appealed to you. Best for older students. Good
 * KINGDOMALITY – WHAT IS YOUR MEDIEVAL VOCATIONAL **
 * PERSONALITY? **
 * http://www.cmi-lmi.com/kingdomality.html **

Discusses life in a castle from around the 11th to the 14th century with emphasis on the uses of the different areas of the castle. Sections: The Hall, The Kitchen, Accommodations, Water and The Chapel. Good
 * LIFE **** IN A MEDIEVAL CASTLE **
 * http://www.castlewales.com/life.html **

A website on life in the Middle Ages created by students in a school in Arizona. An example of what can be done by a class. Good
 * LIFE **** IN THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/brisas/sunda/ma/mahome.htm **

An English translation of the Magna Carta which established the separation of power between a legislature, a judiciary and an executive. Good
 * THE MAGNA CARTA 1215 (TRANSLATED FROM THE LATIN) **
 * http://www.magnacartaplus.org/magnacarta/index.htm **

Online images of manuscripts from the 11th to the 17th centuries, housed at the Bodleian Library in Oxford, England.Suitable for grade 7 and up. Good
 * MANUSCRIPTS AT THE BODLEIAN LIBRARY **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/dept/scwmss/wmss/medieval/browse.htm **

Links to websites with information on the medieval period in Europe. Good
 * MEDIEVAL EUROPE **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.crcs.k12.ny.us/lib/hs/medieval_europe.htm **


 * MEDIEVAL FEASTS – **
 * SOME OF MY FAVORITE MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE RECIPES **
 * (ADAPTED FOR THE MODERN COOK) **** NEW **** ! **
 * [|http://www.bitwise.net/~ken-bill/med-p1.htm] **

Pictures of medieval flags and banners. Good
 * MEDIEVAL FLAGS AND BANNERS **** NEW **** ! **
 * [|http://www.kwantlen.bc.ca/~donna/sca/flags/] **

A chart showing the intricate relationships between people in the Middle Ages. Good
 * MEDIEVAL LIFE **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.guhsd.net/mcdowell/history/notes/unit3/feudalismchart.html **

Information on the sciences in the Middle Ages. Sections include: Alchemy, Animals, Botany, Medicine, Horology, Weights and Measures, and Mathematics. Good
 * MEDIEVAL SCIENCE **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://members.aol.com/McNelis/medsci_index.html **

An extensive page of links to Middle Ages websites. Most seem to be for grade 7 and up. Good
 * MEDIEVAL STUDIES THEME PAGE **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.cln.org/themes/medieval.html **

A site by Australian students for students researching the medieval period. Good
 * MEDIEVAL TIMES **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.schools.ash.org.au/elanorah/med.htm **

An extensive page of links on the Middle Ages including webquests. For students to use as a resource. Note: a lot of broken links on this site. Good
 * MEDIEVAL TIMES **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/wes/webquests_themes/medieval_theme.html **

Links to information on medieval women. Sections: Individual Lives and Works of Medieval Women, Women Rulers & Creators General Resources and Bibliographies. Good
 * MEDIEVAL WOMEN **
 * http://www.georgetown.edu/labyrinth/subjects/women/women.html **

Links for students to research about life in the Middle Ages. Note: a couple of broken links on this site. Good
 * MIDDLE AGES **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.kidskonnect.com/MiddleAges/MiddleAgesHome.html **

Basic information on the Middle Ages. Sections: Feudal System, The Royal Court, Manor, Life in the Town, Barons, Medieval Soldiers, Peasants, Bibliography, and Other History Sites. Good
 * THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * http://radiantworks.com/middleages/ **

A page of links for students to research the Middle Ages. Good
 * THE MIDDLE AGES **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/middleages.htm **

A page with 30 links to information about the Middle Ages. Good
 * MIDDLE AGES SITES **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.oswego.org/staff/cchamber/resources/middleages.cfm **

Biographical profiles of the kings and queens of England and Great Britain. Good
 * MONARCHS OF BRITAIN **
 * http://www.britannia.com/history/h6f.html **

Information on life in Britain in the Middle Ages. Sections: Ballads, Beasties, Book of Days, God & War, Heraldry, Medicine, and Merkat Cross. Good
 * MOSTLY MEDIEVAL – EXPLORING THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * http://skell.org/SKELL/index.htm **

For a variety of reasons, cultures would develop a belief in plants that never existed. Examples: The Barnacle Tree, The Tree of Knowledge, The Mysterious Origin of Spices. Good
 * MYTHICAL PLANTS OF THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * http://www.godecookery.com/mythical/mythical.htm **

A history of the Normans, whose conquest of Britain shaped British history in the Middle Ages. Suitable for students Good
 * THE NORMANS, A EUROPEAN PEOPLE **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.mondes-normands.caen.fr/angleterre/index.htm **

A school site on the Middle Ages. Sections: Of Kings and Vikings, The Magna Carta, Knights, Heraldry, The 5th Grade Medieval Festival, and more. Shows what a class can do. Good
 * PAGES THROUGH THE AGES – THE MIDDLE AGES **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/OakViewES/harris/96-97/agespages/middle-ages/index.html **

Some of what we know of the medieval period comes from the Robin Hood movies and TV programs of the mid-20th century. This site draws together a database of texts, images and bibliographies of the Robin Hood legends. Good
 * THE ROBIN HOOD PROJECT **
 * http://www.lib.rochester.edu/camelot/rh/rhhome.stm **

Choose a graphic and send an email message to a friend. Good
 * SEND A MEDIEVAL-GRAM **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.pillagedvillage.com/gramsend.html **

A simple list of the meaning of symbols used in heraldry. Good
 * SYMBOLISM OF HERALDRY **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.digiserve.com/heraldry/symbols.htm **

A brief list of inventions from 700 to 1320. Good
 * TECHNOLOGY DURING THE MIDDLE AGES **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.mce.k12tn.net/middleages/technology.htm **

A Danish site on the reconstruction of medieval war engines such as ballistas, catapults and trebuchets. Shows drawings of the different engines, photos of reconstructions and more. Good
 * WAR ENGINES OF THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * http://www.middelaldercentret.dk/warengines.htm#top **

A virtual visit to Warwick Castle in England, parts of which date to the 14th century. Click on Explore Castle and click on various sections of the castle for that section’s history. There is also information in the Castle and Fun Stuff sections at the top. Good
 * WARWICK **** CASTLE ** ** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.warwick-castle.co.uk/warwick2004/index.asp **

The village of Wharram Percy in Yorkshire, England was inhabited by humans for centuries before being abandoned. The site describes what was found as a result of excavations. Includes modern photos and drawings of how the village would have looked in the 14th century. Good
 * WHARRAM PERCY – THE LOST MEDIEVAL VILLAGE **
 * [|http://loki.stockton.edu/~ken/wharram/wharram.htm] **

Brief information on seven women artists of the medieval period. Click on the thumbnails for a larger view of the works. Good
 * WOMEN ARTISTS FROM THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD TO THE PRESENT **
 * [|http://www.csupomona.edu/~plin/women/womenart.html] **

Although we think that all knights in the Middle Ages were men, there were women knights at various times and places. This site discusses how women came to be knights and how they were honored. Good
 * WOMEN KNIGHTS IN THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * http://www.heraldica.org/topics/orders/wom-kn.htm **

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 * WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * [|http://www.usm.maine.edu/~flc/emily.htm] **

A tour of castles project. **//“Because of the importance of the castle, it was necessary to find skilled people to construct them.//** **//In this activity, you will play the role of the master mason who was in charge of the hundreds of workers required to//** **//build a castle.//** **//You have been assigned by King Knowitall from the land of "Learnalot" to build his castle.//** **//The site has been chosen to build it and now you must learn all you can about castles by://**
 * CASTLES IN MEDIEVAL TIMES – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/tourFames.cgi?tour_id=13824 **
 * // ● //****// looking at other castles //**
 * // ● //****// learning the terminology associated with castles //**
 * // ● //****// learning about life in a castle //**
 * // ● //****// learning how to defend a castle //**
 * // To complete your task, you will create a written portfolio with the information you find. //**
 * // The final project will be the construction of the king's castle. Good luck in your adventure. //**
 * // Now let's begin with "What's In A Castle?". //** Excellent

the history and legend of King Arthur. **//“In this unit, students will explore the history and legend of King Arthur, including the symbols and social values expressed by the story of King Arthur.//** **//Students will read excerpts from the legend, and view artwork that depicts King Arthur's life and times.//** **//__In King Arthur: Man or Legend__?, students compare King Arthur's persona from the legendary and historic//** **//perspectives, and craft an outline for a theater piece featuring the symbolism, characterization, and context//** **//they have learned.//** **//In __Castles and__ __Cornerstones__, students will explore the historic importance and function of castles in King//** **//Arthur's time, and create a castle of their own design in three dimensions, using found materials.//** **//In __Chivalry and Courtly Love__, students will examine the way the Arthurian ideals of chivalry and courtly love have influenced our modern concepts of love, inspiring students' execution of a short thematic play.”//** Excellent
 * EXCALIBUR – CURRICULUM UNIT **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3708/ **

** EXPLORING ARTHURIAN LEGEND – LESSON PLAN ** ** NEW **** ! ** ** http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=235 ** A lesson plan on Arthurian legends. **//“The border between fact and fiction becomes blurred in legend, stories which themselves have a history and//** **//in their evolving shape carry the imprint of all the hands that passed them. Through the Internet, students can//** **//track the growth of a legend like that of King Arthur, from its emergence in the so-called Dark Ages to its//** **//arrival on the silver screen.”//** Excellent

A unit on medieval life focusing on three major concepts: feudalism, the castle and the manor. Includes activities, quizzes, a puzzle and more. Excellent
 * MEDIEVAL LIFE: SQUIRES, MAIDENS AND PEASANTS – CURRICULUM UNIT **
 * http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/guides/1986/3/86.03.03.x.html **

Activity sheets for students. Sections: Introductory Lesson, Lesson One: Medieval History, Lesson Two: Medieval Life, Lesson Three: Medieval Knights, Lesson Four: Medieval Castles, Lesson Five: Heraldry, and Lesson Six: Famous People. Each section has several activity sheets. Excellent
 * MEDIEVAL TIMES STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEETS **
 * http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/medieval_activity_sheets.htm **

A lesson plan from the NY Times “e **// xploring the causes and impacts of disease epidemics and pandemics”. //** For grades 6-12. “ **// students investigate various disease epidemics that have devastated the world population at //** One of the epidemics examined is the Black Plague in the medieval Europe. Excellent
 * PESTILENCE AND PLAGUE – LESSON PLAN **
 * http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20011002tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons **
 * // different points in history and examine the diseases' effects on the countries they impacted. //** ”

** TALES OF KING ARTHUR – LESSON PLAN ** ** NEW **** ! ** ** http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=450 ** A lesson plan on Arthurian legends **//“The stories of King Arthur and his Court have entertained young and old alike for over a thousand years.//** **//In this lesson, students will discover how historical events gradually merged with fantasy to create the colorful tales//** **//we enjoy today. They will read some of the more familiar stories, learn about the code of chivalry of the Round Table,//** **//ponder the symbolism of the Holy Grail, and then choose a favorite Arthurian character for a bit of role-playing.”//** Excellent

A lesson plan in which students view a typical CNN story, then research the Black Death in medieval Europe and create a CNN-type report on it. Very Good media type="file" key="Python bring out your dead.wav" width="300" height="50" Soundbyte from Monty Python and the Holy Grail
 * THE BLACK DEATH ON CNN – LESSON PLAN **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Social_Studies/World_History/WRH0211.html **

Ideas for cross-curricular activities for classes studying the Middle Ages. Ideas include holding a Medieval Tournament, costumes and more. Very Good
 * DAYS AND DAYS OF KNIGHTS: A UNIT ON THE MIDDLE AGES **
 * http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr191.shtml **

A lesson plan on the medieval period. **//“Students will//**
 * FROM MEDIEVAL TIMES TO TODAY – LESSON PLAN **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/medievaltimes/ **
 * // ● //****// trace the medieval trade routes of Europe and Asia; //**
 * // ● //****// identify important commodities traded during the Middle Ages; and //**
 * // ● //****// describe some of the uses of commodities in the Middle Ages.” //** Very Good

** THE FEUDAL SYSTEM – CASTLES AT WAR – LESSON PLAN ** ** NEW **** ! ** ** http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/feudalsystem/ ** A lesson plan on feudalism for grades 9-12. **//“//**  Note: We don’t have the video listed but Internet resources will provide the information. Good
 * // Students will //**
 * // ● //****// Understand the feudal system of the Middle Ages. //**
 * // ● //****// Write a fictional first-person account from the point of view of a king, noble, knight, or peasant.” //**

An exploration of feudalism project. Read about the topics and take the quiz. Good
 * FEUDALISM: THE PEOPLE – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/tourFames.cgi?tour_id=13477 **

A brief lesson plan on Joan of Arc. Students take a quiz and visit websites to get the answers. Good
 * JOAN OF ARC – LESSON PLAN **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://teacher.scholastic.com/webquest/wrldhist/whjoan.htm **

A classroom activity in which students must study a cartoon and unravel the meaning by reading the background material. Good
 * A MEDIEVAL CARTOON – UNRAVELING THE MEANING - **
 * CLASSROOM ACTIVITY ** ** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/snapshots/snapshot12/snapshot12.htm **

A classroom project for students. **//“Welcome all ye lords and ladies of the manor! You are about to embark on an exciting adventure which will lead//** **//to a wealth of knowledge of the time in history we call the "Middle Ages."//** **//Palos South Middle School hopes you will enjoy your experience.//** **//They have worked very hard on these sites.//** **//Your quest is to visit three of the web sites below which were created by your classmates and to complete//** **//the evaluation sheet.”//** The links are for pages created by the students for other students. A good example of a class project. Good
 * MEDIEVAL MADNESS – CLASSROOM PROJECT **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.d118.s-cook.k12.il.us/South/curriculum/team6c/midages/ **


 * THE MIDDLE AGES TODAY – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY **
 * http://www.loyno.edu/%7EMidAges/Jwass50.html **

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 * A classroom project in which students choose a facet of medieval life to study and then find “cultural artifacts” within the modern world. They prepare a multimedia presentation based on their findings. Adaptable. Good **=====

** AVOID IT BY THE PLAGUE! – WEBQUEST **
A webquest for secondary language arts and social studies classes in which students form a team to research the political implications of the Black Plague in Europe in the 14th century and how it shifted power. Task: **//“In 1309, a French arch-bishop became the new pope, Clement V, and moved to Avignon, located on the French borders //** **// away from Rome, where political violence imperiled his life. Famine struck in 1333, and the Black Plague, in 1346. //** **// These and other disasters, greatly weakened the Church's control over the populace. Therefore, greatly distressed, //** **// the Pope, your employer/boss appoints a four-member team, with the strategy of preserving his ever-dwindling power //** **// base of political control over his domain. There is one physician, one guide, one spiritual advisor (bishop), and a //** **// diarist/scribe to travel across Europe on horseback on a fact-finding expedition.” //** Excellent media type="file" key="Python not dead.wav" width="300" height="50"Soundbyte from Monty Python and the Holy Grail
 * http://students.itec.sfsu.edu/edt628/ascendedone/plagueII.html **

A webquest for students on the Middle Ages. **//“During this WebQuest, you will discover how different groups during the Middle Ages were bound//** **//together by different sets of loyalties. You will be asked to create maps and answer eight questions that//** **//demonstrate your understanding and knowledge of this era.//** **//The Situation//** **//During the Middle Ages (500-1500), the development of the feudal system of government resulted in war, famine, serfdom, and the strengthening role of the Papacy or Church in the lives of everyday citizens.//** **//Many were called upon to serve their local nobles, the Pope, or protect their community from attacks by//** **//marauding Vikings or hostile lords seeking to expand their kingdoms.//** **//Some of the most important people in this era were knights, farmers, priests, and traveling merchants.//****//”//** Excellent
 * THE BIRTH OF THE (EARLY) MIDDLE AGES – WEBQUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.milton.k12.vt.us/WebQuests/SChristensen/webquest-middle_ages.htm **

A webquest for middle school students. **//“Good Morrow, Traveler! I am also traveler from a far off place of long ago. I have heard that you will be reading,//** **//in what you call, a novel about my good friend, Sir Robin, in The Door in the Wall.//** **//He is a great lad! Ah, but first you would like to learn about Robin's life, manners and customs in the Middle//** **//Ages would you not?”//** Note: a couple of broken links on this site. Excellent
 * THE DOOR IN THE WALL AND THE MIDDLE AGES WEBQUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/ibickman/door/doorindex.htm **

A webquest for students on life in the Middle Ages. Excellent
 * MEDIEVAL LIFE – WEBQUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.henry.k12.ky.us/hcms/library/webquest/middleages/main.htm **
 * // “ //****// 1. As an apprentice, you will gather information as you learn about a specific aspect of Medieval Life. //**
 * // Sources of this information will include Internet websites, and various print materials available in the //**
 * // Library Media Center. //**
 * // 2. Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will be able to share your knowledge with others in a //**
 * // PowerPoint Presentation. //**
 * // 3. You will then be able to write an informational article about that aspect of medieval life and how it relates //**
 * // to the world of today.” //**

A webquest for students on the Middle Ages. **//Wouldn't it be terrific to travel back in time to explore a castle and see knights in shining armor and beautiful princesses?//** **//Just think of all the magnificent sights and heroic tournaments you would witness! But what was it "really" like to live in//** **//Medieval Times? Perhaps you would like to see all this through the eyes of a serf, a knight, a princess, or maybe even a monk.//** Excellent
 * MEDIEVAL TIMES REALITY ADVENTURE – WEBQUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * [|**http://www.ndaviess.k12.in.us/elemshare/Teachers/jweathers/Medieval.htm**] **
 * // In your quest you will discover the world of the feudal system and explore Medieval castles. You will complete projects //**
 * // along the way to progress from being a mere serf to attaining the title of king or queen. //**
 * // Your serfdom will begin by watching a few short video clips from the movie Ever After. //**
 * // The teacher will select the parts of the movie to show the serfs (aka Class) in the classroom. //**
 * // These clips will provide you a brief glimpse of the sights and sounds of Medieval Times. //**
 * // Then you will begin researching the feudal system and learning about the art, music, literature, and architecture //**
 * // of Medieval Times. Be sure to stay away from rats while you look for causes and effects of the Black Death! //**
 * // Imagine being called by Pope Urban II to take part in the Crusades and wondering why they were so important and what //**
 * // would happen because of them. All of this and more will unfold as you travel through the activities! //**
 * // Are you ready to learn what is kept in a keep, how a morning star is used, or what (besides water) can be //**
 * // found in a moat? Be alert as you transform your thinking from a fairytale world to a land of reality.” //**

A webquest for school students on the Middle Ages. **//“Can you create and tell a story that will teach your peers about the people and ideas of the middle ages?”//** Excellent
 * THE MIDDLE AGES STORYTELLING WEBQUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.iwebquest.com/middleages/ **

A webquest for upper elementary students on life in the medieval period**//.//** **//“//** **// Students will explore the feudal system with an emphasis on the roles of the various members of medieval society //** Excellent
 * A WEBQUEST INVESTIGATING MEDIEVAL SOCIETY **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.gecdsb.on.ca/sub/schools/elem/southwoo/pitman/medieval%20webquest/index.htm **
 * // and their place in the social hierarchy. //**
 * // ● //****// Students will investigate the lives and roles of the people listed. //**
 * // ● //****// They will make a diagram which shows the social hierarchy of the feudal system. //**
 * // ● //****// They will choose one member of the society and create a monologue reflecting a day in the life of that person.” //**

A webquest for students on castles. **//“You are to write a research paper on Castles in Europe during the Middle Ages.//** **//For this research paper, you will need to learn lots of information.//** **//You can learn what you will need here in this Webquest on Castles of Europe.”//** Note: several broken links on this site. Very Good
 * CASTLES IN THE MIDDLE AGES – WEBQUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/schools/oakridge/webquests/castles/Index.html **

A webquest for students on the Arthurian legends. **//“//** **//You will need to visit websites on King Arthur, knights, and castle life in order to complete the following activities.//** **//Part I. Individual Task (you each MUST do this one separately)://** **//Write a letter to Max explaining what you've learned about castles, knights, and life during the times of King Arthur.//** **//This must be one page typed (double-spaced, Times New Roman, 1-inch margins), spell check your work, and be sure//** **//edit your work before turning in! Part II.//** **//Group Tasks (you each choose ONE of the following)://** **// You will also design a shield that represents a major trait of Freak The Mighty.//** **//The teacher has an outline that you can use to complete this task.//**  **// Using the words "Gwen of Air", create an acrostic poem that uses some of the elements of the story.”//** Very Good
 * CASTLES, KNIGHTS AND GWEN OF AIR – WEBQUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.tsc.k12.in.us/ci/webquests/webquests/MCC-KellyCavanaugh/Freak_the_Mighty_index.htm **

A webquest for students on medieval history. **//“You and your medieval band of merry travelers must create a play that will both entertain and inform the court.//** **//This play must include details about medieval times (500AD-1300AD)”//** Very Good
 * ENTERTAIN THE KING: A MEDIEVAL QUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.milforded.org/schools/eastshore/pbegin/wq/medieval.html **

A webquest in which individual students or teams research the feudal systems in Japan and in Europe and answer a series of questions about them. The students must draw conclusions from what they learn. Very Good
 * A FEUDALISM WEBQUEST: JAPAN AND EUROPE **
 * http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec596/project2/feudalism/feudalism.html **

A webquest for students on life in the medieval period. **//“The purpose of this webquest is to learn more about daily life during the medieval period.//** **//To complete this webquest you need to do the following://** **//1. Choose a topic.//** **//2. Research the topic using this list of sources as starting points.//** **//3. Create a 10 minute presentation which contains the following elements://**
 * LIFE **** DURING MEDIEVAL TIMES – WEBQUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.mashpee.k12.ma.us/JAllen/Canterbury%20Tales%20Webquest.htm **
 * // ● //****// Useful and accurate information about your topic. //**
 * // ● //****// A visual element relevant to your topic. //**
 * // ● //****// 5 questions you still have about your topic. //**
 * // ● //****// A timeline of the Medieval Period. //**
 * // ● //****// An explanation of which sources you used and which you found most valuable. //**
 * // ● //****// Present your information to the rest of the class at a later date and get it evaluated.” //** Very Good

A webquest for students on the Middle Ages. **//“No television or VCRs, no cars or bicycles, no computers, no Mobile Phones or Facetube!!!!//** **//What would life be like if you lived in the Middle Ages?//** **//The Middle Ages refers to the period from the 4th to 5th century and lasted about 1000 years.//** **//Let's do a little research and explore what it would be like if you lived back then!//** **//Your team will be responsible for finding information regarding the various topics and presenting your findings//** **//at the end of the two-week period.”//** Very Good
 * LIFE **** IN THE MIDDLE AGES QUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://wneo.org/WebQuests/TeacherWebQuests/middleages/middleages.htm **

A webquest for students on the Middle Ages. **//“You are required to do two parts, A and B for this project.//** **//Part A - Everyone needs to create a list of ten facts about feudal life.//** **//You will be sharing your information with the class.//** **//Part B – Choose one of the following areas and create a list of five facts about this area//** **//When you have completed this assignment go to castles. Have fun as you explore.”//** a broken link on this site. Very Good
 * MIDDLE AGES WEBQUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://ghills.metamora.k12.il.us/webquest/6th/middleages/midage.htm **

A webquest for elementary students on the Middle Ages. //“** Imagine witnessing a Medieval castle under siege. Huge battering rams are jarring the castle doors. **// //** A trebuchet is hurling wall-crushing balls at the castle walls. Arrows are raining down upon knights in **// //** metal armor. Oil is dripping down the exterior of the castle. You are a group of newscast reporters **// //** working for HNN on special assignment. HNN has transported you back to 1325A.D. **// //** The news producer has assigned your team to cover the siege of a prominent castle.” **// ** Note: some broken links on this site. Very Good **
 * UNDER SIEGE – WEBQUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://kensett.wmsc.k12.ar.us/Handley/medieval_htm.htm **

A webquest for students on life in castles in the Middle Ages. Student research castle life and prepare a report or create a model. Good
 * CASTLE DISCOVERY – WEBQUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.windarooss.qld.edu.au/Main_Pages/Castle_Webquest/welcome.htm **

A webquest on castles for students**//.//** **//“You are a person of royalty (either a prince, princess, or one of the head knights) in a kingdom of the Middle Ages.//** **//The king, your father or ruler, is worried that the kingdom is growing too large to remain within its current castle's walls//** **//and confronts you with a challenging task.//**
 * CASTLES – WEBQUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://webs.morningside.edu/heiser/barhame/1home.html **
 * // Because of the kingdom's growth, you are all in need of a new castle in order for your //**
 * // kingdom to remain safe. He wants you to travel and work together, scouring the [|countrysides] to find a //**
 * // castle suitable for the kingdom or to find the best way of building a castle. //**
 * // To show the king your findings, you will develop a portfolio and build a model of the castle you design for //**
 * // the kingdom.” //** A little hard to navigate. Good

A webquest for students on the Crusades and the Middle Ages. Teams of students research the different Crusades and report on them and the differences between them. Good
 * THE CRUSADES WEBQUEST **
 * http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/as/education/projects/webquests/crusades/Tkateed.html **

A webquest for students on King Arthur’s Round Table. **//“Welcome to Camelot! King Arthur has chosen you to advise him in this year's Knights of the Round//** **//Table selection process. In teams of three, determine which eleven knights of the realm should sit closest to him this//** **//year. You must study the candidates carefully, as there are many worthy of this special honor.//** **//Now, get ready to step back in time and begin your WebQuest.”//** Note: There are no links provided for resources. Good premise, though. Good
 * KING ARTHUR’S ROUND TABLE ROLL CALL – WEBQUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://edtech.suhsd.k12.ca.us/inprogress/act/wqkingarthur/kingarthurwq.htm **

Note- a couple of broken links on this site. Good
 * MEDIEVAL WEBQUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * [|**http://www.htansw.asn.au/teach/juniorhistorydocs/webquests/Medieval%20Webquest/MEDQUEST.htm**] **
 * A webquest for students on medieval life. **
 * // “ //****// You are to prepare a Feature Article, which will be carried back through time and published in the Herald, //**
 * // with accompanying graphics. Your group ( 4-5 students ) must explore the following aspects; //**
 * // 1. Castle design //**
 * // 2. Defensive and offensive tactics used in the siege //**
 * // 3. Weapons and Armor //**
 * // 4. Life in the castle for the different classes //**
 * // 5. Through interviews with people, explore how the different classes view the exchange of taxes //**
 * // for protection.” //**

A webquest for students on the Middle Ages in Europe. **//“//** **// Each group is responsible for: //** **//3) Making a food poster and cooking something for our mini-feast.//** **//Food and Drink All Gode Cookery Recipes Food in the Middle Ages//**  **//4) Creating stained glass samples.”//**. Good
 * MIDDLE AGES IN EUROPE – WEBQUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.lcms.srvusd.k12.ca.us/LibMediaCenter/7th%20Grade/middle_ages_webquest.htm **
 * // 1) Selecting a "lord" and writing a feudal contract, with promises from lord and his vassals. //**
 * // The "lord" and "lady" will participate in all activities and will be in charge of making sure work of group is divided //**
 * // and accomplished. //**
 * // 2) Making a "cut-away" castle poster. //**

A webquest for students on the Middle Ages. **//“Hear ye, hear ye loyal citizens of BRES Realm!//** **//The Queen has hereby commanded that all her students will select a topic of their choice about the//** **//Middle Ages for their research paper. The Queen has asked that her loyal subjects select an area that they//** **//have a genuine interest in and that they will enjoy learning about.”//** Note: found some broken links on this site. Good
 * MIDDLE AGES RESEARCH PROJECT – WEBQUEST **** NEW **** ! **
 * http://www.bres.boothbay.k12.me.us/wq/sfrisco/medieval%20webquest/Student_Page.htm **

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