Arms & Armor Achievement Worksheet

Arms & Armor Achievement Worksheet

Division 1 Ages 5 to 8

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I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor whose name appears below. They have my permission to participate in this program. I have read and understand the SCA's Policies affecting Youth and been provided with a copy of "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse". Signature of Parent or Guardian: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________

I desire that the Achievement Token, when eligible to be worn, be presented in the following manner by/at: ( ) Privately, by the parent/guardian ( ) At a local group event at the discretion of the Group Seneschal ( ) At a Baronial Event at the discretion of the Territorial Baron/Baroness ( ) At a Kingdom or Principality Level Event at the discretion of the Crown

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The craft of the armorer is very ancient. It reached a very high level as early as the Roman Empire, when the Roman legions had their specialized craftsmen for the upkeep and production of arms and armor. We have very little direct

Arms & Armor Achievement Worksheet

Division 1 Ages 5 to 8

YAFA Arms & Armor completion table

Activity

Done where and when? Completed with whom?

1 Explain what armor is, and why armor was used by warriors in the Middle Ages.

2 Identify at least five types of materials that could be used as armor and explain the benefits and drawbacks of each.

3 Name three different weapons used by medieval knights in battle or tournament. Describe how these weapons are made, and how they are used.

4 At an SCA event, find three fighters who use different types of armor on the field.

5 Do THREE of the following:

a.

Go to a museum that features a display of

medieval armor and weapons. Make a list of all of the

types of weapons that were on display, and describe or

draw the piece of armor that was your favorite.

b.

Create a pre-arranged fight scene between

you and a friend. Rehearse the fight, and perform it in

front of an audience of your friends. Describe the

difference between a staged duel (like in a movie or

play) and a tournament fight in the SCA. Explain the

challenges you found (if any) in creating the

movements and blows for your fight scene.

c.

Find three different historical illustrations or

drawings of knights in armor. Identify the types of

armor shown in these drawings (plate, lamellar, chain

mail, etc.). Can you identify the specific time period

(12th, 13th, 14th century, etc.) by the style and design

of the armor?

d.

Make an item of armor for yourself out of

leather. (Such as leather arm guards or a neck guard.)

e.

Watch a movie with a medieval setting

(either historical or fantasy) and identify the armor and

weapons used by the main characters throughout the

movie. Describe the differences in the armor worn by

the hero and the villain.

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Arms & Armor Achievement Worksheet

Division 1 Ages 5 to 8

1.

Explain what armor is, and why armor was used by warriors in the Middle Ages.

2. Identify at least five different types of materials that could be used as armor or protective equipment, and explain the benefits and drawbacks of each.

3.

Name three different weapons used by medieval knights in battle or tournament. Describe how these

weapons are made, and how they are used.

4.

At an SCA event, find three fighters who use different types of armor on the field. Ask if you can handle or

try on pieces of their armor, and describe the feeling of wearing armor.

5.

Do THREE of the following,

a.

Go to a museum that features a display of medieval armor and weapons. Make a list of all of the

types of weapons that were on display, and describe or draw the piece of armor that was your

favorite.

b.

With the supervision of an adult, use a pair safe youth armored combat practice weapons or public

display weapons to create a pre-arranged fight scene between you and a friend. Rehearse the fight,

and perform it in front of an audience of your friends. Then describe the difference between a

staged duel (like in a movie or play) and a tournament fight in the SCA. Explain the challenges you

found (if any) in creating the movements and blows for your fight scene.

c.

Find three different historical illustrations or drawings of knights in armor. Identify the types of

armor shown in these drawings (plate, lamellar, chain mail, etc.). Can you identify the specific time

period (12th, 13th, 14th century, etc.) by the style and design of the armor?

d.

Make an item of armor for yourself out of leather. (Such as leather arm guards or a neck guard.)

e.

Watch a movie with a medieval setting (either historical or fantasy) and identify the armor and

weapons used by the main characters throughout the movie. Describe the differences in the armor

worn by the hero and the villain.

I certify that the minor listed above has successfully completed the requirements for the Division 1 Arms & Armor Achievement.

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Signature of Parent, Guardian, Local Group Officer or Achievement Mentor

Date

Participant's Name: Arms & Armor ? Division 1

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Requirement resources can be found here:

"Armour." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 13 May 2017. Web. 17 May 2017.

Breiding, Dirk H. "The Function of Armor in Medieval and Renaissance Europe | Essay | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art." Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Oct. 2002. Web. 17 May 2017.

"List of Medieval Weapons." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 10 May 2017. Web. 17 May 2017.

Miller, Zach. "How to Make European 4 in 1 Chainmail." YouTube. Neural Culture, 10 Nov. 2013. Web. 17 May 2017.

Norris, Michael. "Arms and Armor in Medieval Europe | Essay | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art." The Met's Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Oct. 2001. Web. 17 May 2017.

Pfaffenbichler, Matthias. Armourers. Toronto: U of Toronto, 1992. Print. Medieval Craftsmen.

Rocket, Girl 888. "DIY Leather Bracers." YouTube. Rocket Girl Channel, 19 Oct. 2016. Web. 17 May 2017.

Von Hefner-Alteneck, Jakob Heinrich. Medieval Arms and Armor : A Pictorial Archive. Mineola, N.Y.: Dover Pub., 2004. Print.

"WikiHow to Make Chainmail." WikiHow _____________. , Jan. 2017. Web. 17 May 2017.

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Important notes of interest:

-- No Unauthorized Changes to YAFA Program No Kingdom, Principality, group, or individual has the authorityto subtract from, advancement requirements. Requirements may be added at the Kingdom level, to respect and protect the cultural climate of the individual Kingdoms. A youth may complete alternative achievement requirements because of physical or mental disability if the physical or mental disability is permanent, rather than temporary; OR because of religious, cultural or moral beliefs. The youth member must also complete as many of the regular requirements as his/her ability allows. -- After soliciting parental/guardian input and obtaining parent/guardian approval to submit, the Achievement Mentor shall submit, in appropriate detail, the proposed alternative requirements for the achievement to the Local or Kingdom YAFA administrator for approval. The alternative requirements must be of such a nature that they are as demanding of effort as the regular requirements within the abilities of the youth. Once approval has been given, the specifics of the proposed alternative requirements shall be sent to the Society YAFA administrator for consideration in future revisions of the Achievement worksheets.

? -- Who Approves YAFA Division 1 Achievement Tokens? Parents sign for requirements that take place at home or in the family setting. When the requirements are completed, the work booklet is reviewed by the Achievement Mentor, or the local Youth Officer or Seneschal if no Mentor exists.

? -- "How good is good enough?" One of the SCA's YAFA Core Values is to "Put into practice the seven noble virtues". Performance in YAFA is centered on these, especially the importance of upholding one's convictions at all times, and doing one's best, especially when no one else is watching. When a young person has done this--their very best--then regardless of the requirements for any Token or award, at this age, it is enough; accomplishment is noted. This is why Achievement Mentors, or the local Youth Officer or Seneschal, and parents or guardians are involved in approvals. Generally they know if effort put forth is really the child's best.

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