Project on the middle ages - Cabarrus County Schools

[Pages:21]PROJECT ON THE MIDDLE AGES

6TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES

WE HAVE A PROJECT???

? Yes! Starting today, you all have an AT HOME project to complete on the Middle Ages

? Before you freak out, you have several options to choose from.

? You get to pick which one best suits YOUR learning needs. ? You also get to be creative and have fun. ? Please pay close attention to the following slides and look

closely at examples from years past.

OPTION 1: CONSTRUCT A MEDIEVAL CASTLE

? 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. This means tell what websites you used to find information.

? MATERIALS ? -Use cardboard, construction paper, string, paper towel tubes, Styrofoam, wood, etc. to make your castle. DO NOT use food or Legos or any kind of building "kit". ? SIZE ? Base should be no larger than 12"x12"

CASTLE EXAMPLES:

This one actually had

a light!

EXAMPLE EXPLANATION THAT IS INCORRECT

(DOES NOT INCLUDE 3 SENTENCES PER FEATURE...)

This project did not include the 3 sentence paragraph description with any of the labeled parts of the castle.

EXAMPLE EXPLANATION THAT IS CORRECT (IT DOES HAVE 3

SENTENCES FOR EACH FEATURE AND TELLS ALL 10 FEATURES)

Remember to explain all 10 features (using 3 sentences each) AND tell what sources or websites

you used!

OPTION 2: CREATE YOUR OWN MEDIEVAL SHIELD

? During medieval Europe, a knight's shield was unique. It was used as a form of identification as well as protection. The colors on a shield (heraldry) had meaning to the owner of the shield.

? Research the colors and pictures on medieval shields and create your own that is unique to you! ? Create a neat, STURDY shield with 2-3 colors and at least 3 symbols or pictures that are unique to you.

*These can NOT be printed from the internet. You need to draw or cut/create them yourself. ? In 2-3 paragraphs, you must explain WHAT your colors and symbols (or pictures) represent and HOW they

represent you. ?Your explanation along with your sources MUST be glued to the back of your shield. ? If you choose the Shield, see Mrs. Evans for a copy of the meanings of the colors and symbols. ? MATERIALS ? -You can make your shield out of Styrofoam, very sturdy cardboard (it shouldn't be floppy), or wood, etc. ? SIZE ? Should be no larger than 12"x12"

SHIELD EXAMPLES:

Included Sources (or websites used) on the back!!!

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