Teaching Resources Archive
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Building a Model Astrolabe
Posted on October 15, 2012 | No CommentsThis paper presents a hands-on introduction to the medieval astrolabe, based around a working model which can be constructed from photocopies of the supplied figures. -
What Kind of Medieval History should be Taught and Learned in Secondary School?
Posted on October 15, 2012 | No CommentsThis study presents a reflection on the teaching of history in secondary education. Specifically, it addresses what topics of the history of the Middle Ages are taught and learned and to what end. -
Riddles, Runes and Tolkien in the “At-Risk” 8th Grade Classroom
Posted on September 21, 2012 | No CommentsThe Hobbit, perhaps more so than Lord of the Rings, is clearly indebted in part to Old English literature and culture, notably in its use of runic writing in the map illustrations and in the story itself, and in the important role of riddles in Bilbo’s confrontation with Gollum -
The Pennsylvania State University Medieval Garden: Using a Specialized Garden as an Alternative Teaching and Learning Environment
Posted on September 5, 2012 | No CommentsSince its installation, various colleges within the university as well as community groups have used the garden as an alternative classroom for learning activities, educational demonstrations, and events related to the medieval period. -
Coloring Pages about the Middle Ages
Posted on September 4, 2012 | No CommentsLooking for printable coloring pages to allow preschoolers and young children learn more about the Middle Ages? -
Grade 8 Unit Plan: What elements of the 21st Century have their roots in the Middle Ages?
Posted on September 4, 2012 | No CommentsBy studying social, political, and economic aspects of the medieval era, students will better understand why their lives are the way they are now. -
Life in Medieval Times – Unit Plan for Grade 8 students
Posted on September 3, 2012 | No CommentsThe main goal of this unit is to introduce life in the Middle Ages and in turn have the students relate Medieval times to their daily lives. -
Teaching Byzantium
Posted on May 31, 2012 | No CommentsPinning down Byzantium’s history and political culture, and even trying to determine its chronological limits is one of its challenges, wide open to first-years and professors of Byzantine history alike. -
A Case Study of Medieval Japan through Art: Samurai Life in Medieval Japan
Posted on August 24, 2011 | No CommentsA Case Study of Medieval Japan through Art: Samurai Life in Medieval Japan By Ethan Segal and Jaye Zola Lesson Plan for Grades 11-12 Teachers are encouraged to read “Medieval... -
Medieval Educational Videos
Posted on August 24, 2011 | No CommentsIn 2002, TV Choice Educational Resources created a series of three 30-minute films designed for Elementary and High School students about the Middle Ages. They include: Medieval Life 1: Two... -
A Present Day Trip Back in Time: A Travel Guide of Medieval Castles, Churches, and Roads in Between
Posted on August 23, 2011 | No CommentsA Present Day Trip Back in Time: A Travel Guide of Medieval Castles, Churches, and Roads in Between By Kathryn Nash The Medieval World: Life, Thought, Action, edited by Sally N.... -
Lesson Plans: Trebuchets
Posted on August 23, 2011 | No CommentsTurning and Flinging: Simple Machines in the Classroom By Jarred Araujo, Jenna Hiller and Andrew Hyde Paper published online by Western Michigan University (2006) Abstract: Students enrolled in a multidisciplinary service... -
Teaching Knighthood and the Late Medieval Battlefield using the Knights of The Messenger
Posted on August 22, 2011 | No CommentsTeaching Knighthood and the Late Medieval Battlefield using the Knights of The Messenger By Matthieu Chan Tsin The Once and Future Classroom, Vol.7:1 (2009) Introduction: When Luc Besson and Sony... -
Stained Glass in the School Art Curriculum
Posted on August 22, 2011 | No CommentsStained Glass in the School Art Curriculum By Linda Papanicolao Paper given at 35th International Congress on Medieval Studies, Western Michigan University (2001) Introduction: If you have ever walked by a... -
Ye Ole Middle Ages – Lesson Plan for Grades 4-6
Posted on August 18, 2011 | No CommentsYe Ole Middle Ages – Lesson Plan for Grades 4-6 By Connie Beckner and James Parsons Overview: William of Normandy conquered England in 1066, and set out to conquer all... -
A theory-building approach to the study of medieval history in grade four
Posted on August 17, 2011 | No CommentsA theory-building approach to the study of medieval history in grade four By Monica Resendes and Maria Chuy Paper given at the 2010 Knowledge Building Summer Institute (2010) Abstract: This... -
Medieval Art: A Resource for Educators
Posted on August 17, 2011 | No CommentsMedieval Art: A Resource for Educators By Michael Norris The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2005 Goals and Design of this Resource: This Resource for Educators has three principal goals. First,... -
Teaching Fifth Graders Science Through the Lens of Medieval Scientific Discoveries and Developments
Posted on August 16, 2011 | No CommentsTeaching Fifth Graders Science Through the Lens of Medieval Scientific Discoveries and Developments By Francisca R. Sorensen The Medieval World: Life, Thought, Action, edited by Sally N. Vaughn (Houston, 2005) Introduction:... -
Art of Illumination Project
Posted on August 16, 2011 | No CommentsArt of Illumination Project By Patricia Bentivoglio and Sue Sullivan Lesson Plan from the Archaeological Institute of America The Art of Illumination project is a great way for students in... -
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village
Posted on August 28, 2010 | No CommentsGood Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village By Laura Amy Schlitz Candlewick Press, 2007 ISBN: 978-0-7636-1578-9 Maidens, monks, and millers’ sons — in these pages, readers will meet...
