A Medieval WebQuest

Part 2

Task

• The group task will be to create a power point or photo story on one of the following subjects: Knights, Nobles, Peasants/Serfs, William the Conqueror, Castles, Clergy, Women or Tradesmen.

• Each group must answer the questions given for that specific topic.

• Each power point or photo story must be a minimum of six slides and include pictures and text that answer the questions for that topic.

• A link to the topic questions will be at the bottom of the evaluation page.

• The resource pages and links can be found on the conclusion page.

• Students will receive an individual score based on the questions answered on the handout( one correct answer = 1 point), and a group score based on the group power point or photo story, (rubric on evaluation page).

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Evaluation

Questions on topic All questions were answered fully with details.

Most questions were answered with detail.

Most questions were answered but not fully.

1-2 questions were answered with little or no detail

Resources Cited 2 or more resources were correctly cited

One resource was cited

One resource was cited incorrectly

No resources were cited.

Mechanics 6 or more slides were used. Project included pictures and text that contributed to students understanding.

Fewer than 6 slides were used with pictures and text

Fewer than 6 slides with either no text or few pictures

Fewer than 6 slides with no pictures and no text

Presentation Students spoke clearly, to the audience, had eye contact and answered questions with enthusiasm.

Students spoke clearly, had some eye contact, and answered a few questions.

Students did not speak clearly, had little eye contact, and were unable to answer basic questions.

Students did not speak clearly, did not look at the audience and answered no questions.

Group Dynamics Everyone contributed to the project and worked well together.

1-2 people did most of the work. No conflicts.

1-2 people did all the work while others in the group did not contribute.

Group had numerous conflicts and accomplished little work.

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Questions for groups to answer on each topic, click here

Each group will answer questions about their subjects’ lives.

KnightsWhat type of weapons did a knight use? How did a knight earn a living? Where did knights live? How did they acquire land? Describe a knights armor during the early Middle ages and how the armor changed through time. What did a knight do for entertainment?

Peasants/SerfsWhat did the peasants wear? What did they eat? Where did they live?Describe a peasants house. What jobs were performed by peasants and serfs? What did they do for fun.

NoblesWhere did nobles live? How did they make a living? What did they eat and wear? What did the nobles do to earn their lands? Who protected the nobles? Who did the nobles protect and how?

William the ConquerorWho was William? What did he accomplish? What system of government did William start ? Why was this new style of governing necessary? Where was William born? What is significant about the year 1066?

Castles Describe at least two different types of castles. What type of castle is William the Conqueror credited for introducing? What defenses did castles have to hold off attackers? What was the “keep”? How was garbage disposed in a castle? Describe features of a typical castle.

ClergyWhat was the purpose of a monastery? What jobs did monks perform? What power did village priests hold over the peasantry? Explain Benedictine Rules. Were all members of the clergy poor? What role did women have in a religious life?

WomenWhat jobs did women do during the Middle Ages? Who taught that women should be meek and obedient? What is the origin of the term “spinster”? What opportunities did a religious life offer women? How did noblewomen differ from peasant women in terms of clothing, opportunities and power?

EntertainmentWhat did nobles do for entertainment? What did peasants do for fun? What holidays were celebrated and how were the holidays celebrated?What music did people listen to during the Middle Ages. What were fairs like?

Links to medieval websites of interesthttp://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/health.html interactive medical gamehttp://loki.stockton.edu/~tompkink/wharram/peasant.htm view of peasants househttp://library.thinkquest.org/10949/fief/medknight.html?tqskip1=1&tqtime=0723#intro knights infohttp://www.historyonthenet.com/Medieval_Life/feudalism.htm#Villeins feudalism, organizer Updated 2-2-2013http://www.medieval-life.net/chivalric_orders.htm chivalry, orders of knightshttp://www.angelfire.com/hi5/interactive_learning/NormanConquest/untitled9.bmp manor maphttp://www.camelotintl.com/village/entertain.html entertainmenthttp://www.camelotintl.com/village/street.html interactive- click on person to read morehttp://www.britainexpress.com/articles/Castles/william.htm William the conqueror and his castles

Resources

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http://www.mrdowling.com/606islam.html crusades

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/william_the_conqueror.htm good info on Williamhttp://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/motte_and_bailey_castles.htm http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/defending_a_castle.htmhttp://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/01895/weapons.htm weaponshttp://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/morehome.html food/kitchenshttp://library.thinkquest.org/10949/fief/medfeudal.html?tqskip1=1 feudal structure

History on the Net. 2 February 2013. website. 8 April 2013.

Dowling, Mike. "The Crusades at mrdowling.com." www.mrdowling.com. Updated August 11, 2011 . Web. Date of Access. <http://www.mrdowling.com/606islam.html>

Interactives Feudal Life. 2013.Website. Annenberg Foundation, Washington D.C.. Web. 13 Apr 2013. <http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/feudal.html>.

Kettler, Sarah and Carole Trimble. William the Conqueror's Castles. n.d. webpage. 10 April 2013.

Tompkins, Ken. Wharram Percy. 1996. website. 12 April 2013.

Trueman, Chris. History Learning Site. 2000. website. 12 April 2013.

Conclusion

Congratulations stout-hearted souls for completing the second part of your quest. You should now be familiar enough with Medieval Life to quest on your own.

Please go to the Resources page for links to other medieval sites that may aid you.