Stimulus Card A4. Write a report on how a particular medieval group or institution influenced the culture of the time during the Middle Ages

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1 Stimulus Card A4 Write a report on how a particular medieval group or institution influenced the culture of the time during the Middle Ages In your report you need to consider these questions: What is the feudal system? How did it develop? Why was it important for the society of the Middle Ages? Who were the members of this system? What were their roles? How did the members of the feudal system interact with each other? What impact or contribution did the medieval feudal system have on life in their day? Your report needs to be a minimum of 350 words.

2 Stimulus Card D5 Research the diets of people in 15 th century England. This task has three parts: - Write a short report which describes the differences of food eaten by the upper and lower classes (100 words) - Write a menu for a medieval banquet for members of the nobility such as the Lords or Bishops - Make your recipe using traditional methods where possible

3 Stimulus Card H5 Construct a report that examines the similarities and differences in the farming techniques and technologies of medieval Europe and outback NSW today (350 words) In your report you will need to consider the following things: 1) What type of people were involved in farming in medieval European times and what type of people farm in NSW today? 2) Was there a strong reliance on the use of animals in both eras? 3) What techniques and technologies were used in each era? 4) Are the modern ways of farming always more effective than in medieval times? *Note: You need to examine the similarities and differences between the two eras. You must include at least one graph which compares the differences in farming between the eras.

4 Stimulus Card A2 Research the origins of six of the famous sayings from the list below. Handwrite a short summary of how each saying began in your English book. Give the current meaning for each phrase. saved by the bell a knight in shining armour Achilles heel frog in your throat rule of thumb a safe pair of hands upper crust cut through red tape threshold beat around the bush Resources:

5 STIMULUS CARD A5/6 For this task you need to show your understanding of crimes and punishments in the Middle Ages by writing and performing a play. Your group will be writing and performing a short play which should show the crime being committed, the trial and the punishment. It needs to be historically accurate and demonstrate your understanding of the topic. Work in a group of 6 Two people have the job of actually writing the play Two people will write a file on the accused person, outlining his personal details, crime and punishment. This should be presented as a poster (PP). Two people should write an imaginary newspaper article about the crime. This should also be presented as a poster (PP). This will be performed for the class/grade at a given time, (or even Celebration Night) using costumes and props.

6 Stimulus Card B4 1) Go to the following website and create a graph showing the number of Loch Ness sightings there have been from ) Create a power point (at least 10 slides) with information and visuals about the Loch Ness monster. 3) Present this power point to 10 students. Take a survey of these students, asking whether they believe in the mystery. 4) Present the survey results in a graph.

7 Stimulus Card B6 The Black Death Research the causes and impact of the Black Death, answering the following questions: 1. What were the causes of the plague and how did it spread? 2. Why did it spread so rapidly throughout Europe? 3. What were the symptoms and treatments for the plague? 4. How long did the plague last for? 5. How did people survive and cope through the years of plague. 6. How many people died as a result of the plague? 7. How was society impacted by the plague? 8. Create a timeline to show the development and impact of the plague.

8 Stimulus Card C3 Draw an accurate drawing of a castle Things to do and think about Research castle designs Resources: What are the different parts of a castle? Retroactive p What was the purpose for the different parts of a castle? Who was the castle designed to accommodate? When could the local population stay in the castle? What things would the community need to store in the castle? Idea: search specific castles for the floor plan / blueprint to use as a basis for your design Now that you have researched several different castles, it is time to begin your drawing your floor plan (or blueprint). Begin by establishing the dimensions of the castle; be sure it is large enough to accommodate all of the castle inhabitants, including the serfs, in case of a siege. 1. Next, draw an outline of the main castle and of all the outbuildings that you will need. Include all gardens and food storage facilities that you will need. Remember food capacity is crucial to survive in case the castle is under siege. Some sieges lasted for over a year in medieval times! 2. Use a ruler to draw the dimensions of the castle to scale. Drawing to scale means you must choose a standard scale for measuring so that each building is in proportion with the others. For example, each 3 square metres of castle space may equal 3 centimetres on your drawing. You may choose your own scale. 3. Be sure that each area of your drawing is clearly labeled with dimensions and has its function clearly marked.

9 STIMULUS CARD C4 Use the following websites to assist you in this activity: Research one mythical creature from each of the following realms: Greek mythical creatures Norse mythical creatures Mythical creatures of the sea Modern mythical creatures Write 100 words about each one. Then, using your information, take one aspect of each of these mythical creatures, and create a poster-size drawing of your own mythical creature. Present as a poster WITH the information of the different creatures as part of the poster.

10 Stimulus Card C5 Choose one of the Cathedral stain glass windows from below. Redraw the design onto A3 paper and colour it in according to the photographs. On the back write a blurb of who is depicted in the window. Picture 1 (left): Virgin and Child Picture 2 (top right): Jacob with the Tree of Jesse Picture 3 (bottom right): Esther Window

11 STIMULUS CARD C6 Create a ten page booklet on Life in the Middle Ages. Each page should include a diagram and a paragraph explaining the aspects covered. Law and Order The Feudal System Castles The Influence of the Church Crime and Punishment Daily life in Medieval Europe Life as a peasant Food and Feasting Health and Hygiene Towns and Trade Basic information can be found in Retro-Active 1. You will need at least two other sources of information. Don t forget to list your references.

12 Stimulus Card D3/4 In pairs, complete the following craft activity. You must research the Bayeux Tapestry and write 150 words on what it depicts. Then create your own version. You should bring materials from home.

13 Stimulus Card D6 Build a model of a medieval castle Review the web site below: Option 1: All the information and plans you will need to build this castle (see picture) can be found on the site. Investigate the links. In your jotter, hand write out a plan (procedure you are going to follow) before you begin your construction. Get your plan approved by your teacher. Notes: Option 2: Using the ideas for building your own castle from the web site, use the design you created for C3 and construct that design. In your jotter, hand write out a plan (procedure you are going to follow) before you begin your construction. Get your plan approved by your teacher. 1. This activity may be done individually or in pairs (with the approval of your teacher). 2. Collect all the materials you will need from home and bring them to school. They can be stored here while you are building. 3. Print plans out at home and bring to class with your name(s) on all sheets. 4. Plan to spend a maximum of 3-4 lessons on this activity. Plan well. Have fun!

14 Stimulus Card E4 Medieval Women 1. Research one or two of the following women of medieval Europe. 2. Write song lyrics telling of their achievements and contributions to medieval society. [One woman = 16 verses; Two women = 8 verses each] 3. Present the lyrics on a scroll that may be used by a minstrel or bard. Alix of Vergy Blanche of Castile Bridget of Sweden Christine de Pisan Eleanor of Aquitaine Emma of Normandy the abbess Heloise Hilda of Whitby Hildegarde of Bingen Joan of Arc Margaret Beaufort Margaret Paston Margery Kempe Matilda of Normandy

15 Stimulus Card E6 Medieval Music 1. Log on to the following website: 2. Click on the Medieval Music link. (you will need headphones to listen to the selected musical pieces) 3. Select 4 different musical pieces to listen to. 4. Create a table and answer the following questions on each piece: a. What is the name of the musical piece? b. Who was the author and when was it composed? c. How many different instruments were used to make the musical piece? d. Leave a blank column to add the names of the instruments used in the piece. 5. Go to 6. Listen to the different instruments and list the ones that you think were used in the musical pieces that you selected. Add the names of the instrument to the table already created. 7. Which of these instruments are still used today? 8. Which of these instruments have evolved and developed into the instruments used in modern popular music? What are they known as today? 9. Give 3 examples of contemporary songs you know that have used traditional (medieval style) music or instruments in the songs. (Vs. 25/9)

16 Stimulus Card F2 & 3 The Tournament In groups of six (6) re-create a jousting tournament. You will need; two knights two squires two heralds Each person is to: research the role of their character what each of them does at the tournament [present as a summary document from the group] make / obtain and wear to the tournament the kind of clothing they would have worn perform the tournament for a teacher and a crowd Resource: Retroactive text pages

17 Stimulus Card F5 Myths and Legends In pairs, research a myth or legend from the list below. Myths and Legends King Arthur Merlin the Wizard Robin Hood Loch Ness Big Foot Beowolf Imagine you are a news reporter Prepare a script involving your chosen myth or legend Type this up as a word document in script format Film this news report (be sure to ask your teacher to book a camera) Present your report to the class.

18 STIMULUS CARD G3 Pieter Brueghel the Elder ( ) and Pieter Brueghel the Younger ( ) lived in the early modern world, yet their paintings record many of the characteristics of which were typical of life in the Medieval period. Choose one of their paintings of peasant life. Describe the parts of the painting that help us gain a better understanding of the Medieval world. Create this on a word document, using as many features of Word as you can.

19 Stimulus Card G5 A Medieval Town On a sheet of A3 paper, create a hand drawn poster to illustrate the layout of a medieval town and also to explain the Feudal society of the time. Your town should include different styles of homes for the different levels of society. For example, a castle for the King or nobility and smaller homes for the peasants. Include a church and other relevant cultural buildings. You should label all the relevant aspects of social structures Draw a pyramid illustrating the different levels of society, with an appropriate explanation. Use the internet and text book( p178-9) for resources.

20 STIMULUS CARD G6 For this task you will need: A piece of poster-sizee cardboard Access to a computer Access to the Internett RetroActive 1 Chapter 6.18 Theree are four parts to this task. Each of these tasks are to be researched and presented beautifully on the poster. You must have a combination of typed work, written work, computer-generated images and hand-drawings. It should be no less than 500 words in total. TASK 1 - Fi ind out more about the four humours that were supposed to keep the body in balance. Describe in detail and explain the history and philosophy behind it. TASK 2 - What do our local councils do to prevent the problems which led to disease in Medieval times? Write a report, with examples and pictures to explain this. TASK 3 - Compare medical advice and medical care in Medieval times and today. Why would it have been difficult to get good medical advice in the Middle Ages? What protection do governments provide today to ensure people can get medical care? TASK 4 - Many people claim the nursery rhyme Ring a ring o rosies is about the plague. Discuss whether this is true or not. Log on to and click on the Plague Nursery Rhyme weblink. No part of this document may be used without the written permission of NBCS.

21 The Donkey and his Purchaser A man who wanted to buy a donkey went to market, and, coming across a likely-looking beast, arranged with the owner that he should be allowed to take him home on trial to see what he was like. When he reached home, he put him into his stable along with the other donkeys. The newcomer took a look round, and immediately went and chose a place next to the laziest and greediest beast in the stable. When the master saw this he put a halter on him at once, and led him off and handed him over to his owner again. The owner was a good deal surprised to seem him back so soon, and said, "Why, do you mean to say you have tested him already?" "I don't want to put him through any more tests," replied the other. "I could see what sort of beast he is from the companion he chose for himself." The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing The Lamb that belonged to the sheep, whose skin the Wolf was wearing, began to follow the Wolf in the Sheep's clothing; so, leading the Lamb a little apart, he soon made a meal off her, and for some time he succeeded in deceiving the sheep, and enjoying hearty meals. The Fox and the Mask A fox had stolen into the house of an actor, and as he was rummaging among the actor s possessions, he found a remarkable mask that was a fine imitation of a head. What a fine looking head! he cried. Pity it lacks brains! The Swallow and the Crow The swallow and the crow had an argument as to which was the finer bird. The crow ended the dispute by saying, Your feathers may be beautiful and fine during the summer, but mine will protect me and last for many winters. The Donkey and the Grasshopper After hearing some grasshoppers chirping, a donkey was enchanted by their music and wanted to acquire the same melodic charms. When he asked them what they ate to sing so sweetly, they told him that they dined on nothing but dew. Consequently, the donkey followed the same diet, but he soon died of hunger.

22 Stimulus Card H3 Go to the following website 1) Hand-write a grid with the name of 15 different plants and what illnesses they were used to treat in the Medieval world. Plant Name Medical Use 2) Then research the role of an Apothecary and write half a page describing their job.

23 STIMULUS CARD H6 A fable is a story that always has a moral or a lesson. Aesop often used personified animals to this end. Write your own fable from the picture below and in a separate paragraph, evaluate the moral of the story. (350 words in total)

24 Stimulus Card I3 Select one Bible Parable from the New Testament and re-write it as a modern day parable. (In your re-telling include references to modern day things and meanings.) Parables of Jesus Christ This is a complete list of the parables of Jesus Christ. A parable is an earthly story with a spiritual truth. This list of parables is alphabetically arranged. Parable Matthew Mark Luke John Alert servants 13:33-37 Barren fig tree 13:6-9 Bread of life 6:31-38 Budding fig tree 24: : :29-33 Children in market 11: :31-35 Christian light 5: : :16-18 Dinner guests 14:15-24 Divided kingdom 12: : :14-23 Feast invitations 14:12-14 Friend at midnight 11:5-13 Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Good shepherd 10:1-18 Great physician 9: : :29-32 Grooms attendants 9: : :33-35 Growing seed 4:26-29 Hidden treasure 13:44 Householder 13:52 Humbled guest 14:7-11 King's war plans 14:31-33 Laborers in vineyard 20:1-16 Landowner 21: : :9-18 Leaven 13:33 13:20-21 Lost coin 15:8-10 Lost sheep 15:4-7 Marriage feast 22:1-14

25 Mustard seed 13: : :18-19 Net of fish 13:47-50 New cloth 9:16 2:21 5:36 New wine 9:17 2:22 5:37-39 Pearl of great price 13:45-46 Pharisee and tax collector 18:9-14 Prodigal son 15:11-32 Rich man & Lazarus 16:19-31 Rich fool 12:16-21 Salt without taste 5:13 9:50 14:34-35 Servant's duty 17:7-10 Sheep and goats 25:31-46 Sign of Jonah 12: :29-32 Tares in field (part 1) 13:24-30 Tares in field (part 2) 13:36-43 Ten Minas 19:11-27 Ten talents 25:14-30 Ten virgins 25:1-13 The Sower (part 1) 13:3-9 4:3-20 8:4-15 The Sower (part 2) 13:18-23 Two debtors 7:41-43 Two sons 21:28-32 Unclean spirit 12: :24-26 Unjust judge 18:1-8 Unjust steward 16:1-13 Unmerciful servant 18:21-35 Unprepared builder 14:28-30 Vine and branches 15:1-17 Watching servants 12:35-40 Wise builder 7: :47-49 Wise servant 24:45-51 Wise steward 12:42-48

26 Stimulus Card I5 Cathedrals to Honour God Research Gothic cathedral designs - floor plans, structural features, and decorative features. What are some of the common features you discover about many of these cathedrals? What were the spiritual reasons for these features? How were they intended to help people in their faith in God? Suggest a reason for the need for the buildings to point people towards God. Resources: Retroactive p Presentation Task 1. Hand draw and label a floor plan of a Cathedral. 2. Draw a freehand perspective drawing of a cathedral.