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PROJECT ON THEMIDDLE AGES6TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES

WE HAVE A PROJECT? Yes! Starting today, you all have an AT HOME project tocomplete on the Middle Ages Before you freak out, you have several options to choosefrom. 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 lookclosely 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 castlesand 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 10features 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 oneactually hada light!

EXAMPLE EXPLANATION THAT IS INCORRECT(DOES NOT INCLUDE 3 SENTENCES PER FEATURE )This project did not include the 3 sentenceparagraph description with any of the labeledparts of the castle.

EXAMPLE EXPLANATION THAT IS CORRECT (IT DOES HAVE 3SENTENCES FOR EACH FEATURE AND TELLS ALL 10 FEATURES)Remember toexplain all 10features (using3 sentenceseach) AND tellwhat sourcesor websitesyou 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 asprotection. 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 theyrepresent 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) onthe back!!!

EXAMPLE EXPLANATION THAT IS INCORRECT(NOT LONG ENOUGH OR DOES NOT EXPLAIN HOW THESECOLORS AND SYMBOLS REPRESENT YOU!)The example below is incorrect becausethe person is not describing themselves.They are pretending to be a night thatlived during that time period. Do notdo that!The example above is incorrect because it is not2-3 paragraphs. It is also not in completesentences and is difficult to read. The person didNOT describe why the colors and symbolsrepresent THEM.

EXAMPLE EXPLANATION THAT IS CORRECT(2-3 PARAGRAPHS AND EXPLAINS HOW THE COLORS ANDSYMBOLS REPRESENT THE PERSON)

EXAMPLE EXPLANATION THAT IS CORRECT(2-3 PARAGRAPHS AND EXPLAINS HOW THE COLORS ANDSYMBOLS REPRESENT THE PERSON)

OPTION 3: COMPILE A 3 SIDED DISPLAY BOARD(TRI-FOLD BOARD OR POSTER) The Middle Ages was a very interesting and difficult time period. Choose any Medievaltopic that interests you, to research more in depth and compile the things you learned ona tri-fold poster. You can get these boards at Walmart, CVS, The Dollar Store, Target,etc. There are a list of possible topics to choose from, but you may come up with a topic ofyour own if it is not on the list Get it approved by teacher before beginning project. - Your display board may have hand-drawn or have internet images. Cite your sources. -You must also have hand- written information (NOT TYPED) on your display board. Citeyour sources, -You will be required to fill out a “Research Worksheet” provided byyour teacher on your topic and attach it to your board.

POSSIBLE TOPICS: Medieval Weapons Charlemagne A Specific Pope or King Medieval Music &Art Medieval Fashion Religion and Cathedrals The Black Death (Plague) Joan of Arc The Feudal System Knighthood Medieval Medicine/Science The Crusades Viking Invasions (from Scandinavia)

EXAMPLE TRI FOLD BOARD THAT IS INCORRECT.(*THIS IS NOT ON MEDIEVAL TIMES)THIS IS NOT CORRECT BECAUSE THEY JUST PRINTED A BUNCH OF INFO ANDPICTURES OUT AND GLUED TO A BOARD. ALSO, THE RESEARCH INFORMATIONPAGE WAS NOT INCLUDED.

EXAMPLE TRI-FOLD BOARD THAT IS CORRECT(HAS HAND WRITTEN INFO, PICTURES DRAWN OR PRINTED ANDHAS THE RESEARCH WORKSHEET ATTACHED AND SOURCES!)Included the websitesOr sources used!Included the researchworksheet that isrequired!

MORE TRI FOLD EXAMPLES

OPTION 4: DESIGN A DIGITAL PRESENTATION The Middle Ages was a very interesting and difficult time period. Choose any Medieval topic thatinterests you, to research more in depth and compile the things you learned in a digitalpresentation of some sort. Some possibilities are PowerPoint, Glogster, Prezi, or another program ifyou get it approved by your teacher. - Your digital presentation will need to summarize the topic by answering, Who? What? When?Where? Why? How? questions AND give deeper or additional information on the topic -You can make it more engaging by including many pictures and/orvideo clips -Include a slide or section at the end of presentation that cites allsources (tells which websites you used for your information and pictures)

POSSIBLE TOPICS: Medieval Weapons Charlemagne A Specific Pope or King Medieval Music &Art Medieval Fashion Religion and Cathedrals The Black Death (Plague) Joan of Arc The Feudal System Knighthood Medieval Medicine/Science The Crusades Viking Invasions (from Scandinavia)

EXAMPLE PRESENTATIONS THAT ARE CORRECT(WOULD INCLUDE: A SLIDE CITING SOURCES, CLEAR FOCUS ONTOPIC, ANSWERS ALL QUESTIONS BELOW, HAS MANY PICTURES ANDGRAPHICS) focused on a topic related to the Middle Ages or Medieval Europe. Summarizes the topic by answering Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?questions AND provides deeper understanding and additional informationon the topic (using the Research Worksheet as a guide) presentation includes many pictures and/or use of video clips Proofread for grammatical/spelling mistakes! ALL Sources MUST BE CITED on last slide!

WHERE DO I START?1.Tonight you will take home this green rubric and read over all the options with your parent or guardian.Decide TOGETHER which project you think would be the best for you to complete.2.After you have decided, fill out the yellow half sheet of paper You fill in the due date: May 12th You fill in the project you choose: Castle, Shield, Tri-Fold Board, or Digital presentation You sign Parent signs3.Return the YELLOW slip to me and keep the GREEN rubric at home. You will need this to know what isrequired for your project. You have over a month to complete.4.Try your best and have fun!

BUT, WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE THE INTERNET OR ACOMPUTER? If you do not have internet access, please let your teacher know. If you choose a castle orshield, we have packets printed out to give you that show you the different parts of a castleand explain their purpose as well as packets to explain the shield Tri Fold boards and Power Point research can be completed using books checked out fromthe library. We can print pictures for you if needed and you can also draw pictures fromyour books onto the board. The most difficult project to do without a computer would be a power point, so I wouldrecommend choosing one of the other 3 options. We do not have class time to give you touse the computer.

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 .