Medieval Times

Introduction

On this webquest you will go on a journey through the different areas of the Medieval Times.  You will learn a little bit about Castles and Architecture, Jousting, Clothing and Dress, Coat of Arms, and Knights.  You will need a piece of paper and a pencil.

Task

On this webquest you will go on a journey through the different areas of the Medieval Times. At the end of this you will be asked a series of questions.

Process

Castles and Architecture

Click on this link: http://medieval-castles.net/castle_architecture/index.htm

        Read the information and make sure you remember what the castles were made of and where the were made for         protection!

Jousting

Click on this link: http://www.agame.com/game/medieval-jousting 

        Play the game and get the basic idea of the sport of jousting!

Clothing and Dress

Click on this link: http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/clothing/

         Read the information and remember the difference between occupations and clothing!

Coat of Arms

Click on this link: http://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages/knight_coat_of_arms.php

       Read the information and remember the four things on a Coat of Arms!

Click on this link: http://www.mytribe101.com/crest/index.php

      Create your own Coat of Arms! 

Knights

Click on this link: http://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages/knight_armor_and_weapons.php

        Read the information an try to remember some of the parts of the armor!

 

Evaluation

1. What were castles made of?

2. Where were castles made and why?

3. Where are you supposed to hit the other person in jousting?

4. What is the relation between occupation and clothing?

5. What are the four things on a coat of arms?

6. What are two parts of a knight's armor?

Conclusion

Now your journey is done.  I hope you learned a lot about the different areas of the middle ages.  Now go copy and paste your Coat of Arms and ask the teacher to print it out to take home!

Your custom family crest!