Jousting

Introduction

Imagine watching two men charge at eachother at fast speeds holding spears ready to hit eachother. Exciting right? During this WebQuest you will learn about the concept of jousting, how it effected the midieval times, and the evolution into a sport.

Task

By the End of this WebQuest, you should have a good understanding of Jousting and its effects on society from the Medieval times to the present day. And of course, would you try jousting? Throughout the WebQuest, click on links and try out the simulators online, while gaining an understanding.

Process

First 1 - Read About the Origins of Jousting

Take note of:

The Rise and Decline of the Sport
How jousting was used during Midieval times
The First Jousters

Second 2 - Look at this Interactive Jousting Tutorial

Gain an understanding about how the sport is played and the gear used

Third 3 - Read More About Jousting

Fourth 4 - Watch A Jousting Game

Fifth 5 - Try This Jousting Game

Directions:

Press Space Bar when told
Don't worry about your score, the point is to see how jousting works
While waiting for the ad, discuss about whether or not you would try jousting

Evaluation

1.	Weapon in jousting	a.	Training
2.	Animal Used in jousting	b.	Armor
3.	What is jousting used for now?	c.	Tilt
4.	What was jousting used for in the Medieval ages?	d.	Horse
5.	What is the fence between the two jousters called?	e.	Javelin
6.	Gear jousters wear	f.	Sports and Entertainment