The
sixth
grade
Humanities
class
has been
asked to
create a
castle
that
will
depict
the life
and
times of
the
Middle
Ages.
After
researching
various
aspects
of the
times,
you will
built a
castle
that
will
become a
virtual
tour of
the
Middle
Ages.
You will
present
this
castle
and your
learning
to the
5th
grade
classes
as well
as to
your 6th
grade
classmates.
Tools
and
Resources:
We will make use of the many fine books in our Media Center, plus books checked out from your local library. Informational website links are provided below.
Activities:
1. After discussing the goals, students will be given specific topics to research. The grading rubric and its implications will be addressed.
2. Students will also be assigned particular areas of the castle to research. They will be given a handout with details and dates.
3. The class will brainstorm methods of construction , decide on a model type, create a supply list, and form construction crews.
4. Students will read print material, view videos, and use the websites provided to gain information on their assigned topics.
5. The class will design and create a castle model that reflects the life and times of the Middle Ages.
You will conduct virtual tours through your Medieval castle. At that time, you will come dressed as a person from the Middle Ages. During the "tour" you will be expected to explain your specific topic of expertise as well as your assigned castle area. You will be conducting tours for your 6th grade classmates and the 5th grade classes.
Project Sharing: 
