Let your serfdom begin!
You must begin your journey back in time! Your task as a serf is the most difficult of all. The following websites can prove to be of great value in accomplishing your task. There is a wealth of information stored in them. After you have gathered all the information you want from a link, use the back button on your browser to return to Medieval Times Reality Adventure.
Medieval Times Resources by Georgetown University
Knighthood, Chivalry, and Tournaments Resource Library
Copy and paste this table into a Word document to record your notes. Once it is copied and pasted, click "Table" in the toolbar, select "table properties", then "options", and make sure there is not a checkmark by the words "automatically resize to fit contents". If there is a checkmark there, click it to make it disappear! The columns will expand vertically to allow you to enter more information in each section without losing the shape of the table. Each section must contain valuable information to receive full credit. (Ask to see the lady of the manor if you need help using the table.) Remember, it must be presented to the lady of the manor before you can progress to the next position!
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Explore art, literature, architecture, and daily living in the Middle Ages:
Medieval England--Medieval Towns
Medieval and Early Christian Art
Music
Listen to the music of the time: Magnatune Medieval Collections
The next site will turn your keyboard into a musical instrument to play sounds in the scales of Medieval Times. Our scales today are spaced much more evenly compared to those of long ago. Play a game to beat the Monks by playing notes on the number keys of the keyboard. It’s a game where the year is 1348, and you are trying to ward off evil spirits to protect the brothers from the Black Death. The notes you play will model scales (like the Phrygian, Dorian and Ionian) of the Middle Ages.
The following website shows pictures of Medieval instruments, and you can hear how they sound. Each page has links to other websites with information about the instruments.
Ask the lady of the manor for copies of the following books for more information:
How Would You Survive in the Middle Ages? by Fiona Macdonald
Castle, a DK Eyewitness Book by Christopher Gravett
Knights & Castles, from The Time Traveler Series, by Jane Pofahl
The Middle Ages, History of Civilization by Tim McNeese
Learn about Medieval village and town life by reading chapters 30 and 34 of Crispin, a historical fiction novel by Avi.
Congratulations!
You have turned in your completed table to attain the position of Nun or Monk
Beware of becoming exposed to Black Death as you continue your quest. You must learn where it began, how it spread, symptoms, and everything you can learn about it to prevent spreading it to your classmates. Below are listed some websites to help you
"Black Death," Microcoft Encarta Online Encyclopedia 2003
You must also learn the causes and effects of the Crusades. In your quest it is imperative that you learn how many Crusades there were and the outcome of each. Use these sources to gather information:
Medieval Times Resources by Georgetown University
Knights & Castles, from The Time Traveler Series, by Jane Pofahl
The Middle Ages, History of Civilization by Tim McNeese
When you complete your research about Black Death and the Crusades, use Inspiration software to create cause and effect diagrams of each. You must tell reasons why various people joined the Crusades and why they were important for Europeans. Also, don't forget to include the website which displays the spread of Black Death on a map. Present your diagrams to the lady of the manor for permission to advance to the next position.
Merchant or Princess
Now you must choose either Black Death or the Crusades for further research. Review the Task section of this WebQuest to ensure that you understand your mission. Here are some places to look for more information:
"Crusades," Microsoft Encarta Online Encyclopedia 2003
Step Back in Time Some 800 Years
How Would You Survive in the Middle Ages? by Fiona Macdonald
Knights & Castles, from The Time Traveler Series, by Jane Pofahl
The Middle Ages, History of Civilization by Tim McNeese
When you have researched enough to feel like "you were there", compose your essay about the causes and effects of your chosen topic. Please use proper procedure for presenting your essay to the lady. Good luck in gaining approval to approach your next position!
Knight or Lady
It is time to travel through time and space to discover historical information about what was happening around the world during Medieval Times. You will use references to help you create parallel timelines for Europe and the Americas for the years 400 A.D. to 1500 A.D. Include at least ten events and three illustrations from each on your timelines. You may use Publisher to create your timelines or drawing paper for your timelines may be requested from the lady of the manor. The following references will help in your quest:
If you would like to see the pictures and dates on the map more clearly, ask the lady of the manor to provide you a copy of How Would You Survive in the Middle Ages? by Fiona Macdonald. Valuable information is stored on these pages!
Fantastic!
You have the reached the social status of
King or Queen
You must research the daily lives of your subjects by assuming the role of a peasant, nun, monk, merchant, knight, lady, or lord. Understanding their living conditions is a priority. As you see Medieval life through their eyes, keep a daily journal of your experiences as a peasant, nun, monk, merchant, knight, lady, or lord. Be sure to include information about each of these that is appropriate for your role: your home, food, family ties, clothing, farming, trading, travels, sports and games, government, schooling, and religion.
The websites and reading materials listed below each role will provide all the information you need to complete this part of the WebQuest:
Peasant
Step Back in Time Some 800 Years
Middle Ages, What Was It Really Like?
How Would You Survive in the Middle Ages? by Fiona Macdonald
Crispin by Avi, Chapter 1
Nun or Monk
Step Back in Time Some 800 Years
Middle Ages, What Was It Really Like?
How Would You Survive in the Middle Ages? by Fiona Macdonald
The Middle Ages, History of Civilization by Tim McNeese
Merchant
Middle Ages, What Was It Really Like?
How Would You Survive in the Middle Ages? by Fiona Macdonald
Crispin by Avi, Chapters 34 and 35
The Middle Ages, History of Civilization by Tim McNeese
Knight
Middle Ages, What Was It Really Like?
Knighthood, Chivalry, and Tournaments Resource Library
How Would You Survive in the Middle Ages? by Fiona Macdonald
Knights & Castles, from The Time Traveler Series, by Jane Pofahl
The Middle Ages, History of Civilization by Tim McNeese
Lord
Step Back in Time Some 800 Years
Middle Ages, What Was It Really Like?
How Would You Survive in the Middle Ages? by Fiona Macdonald
Lady
Step Back in Time Some 800 Years
Middle Ages, What Was It Really Like?
How Would You Survive in the Middle Ages? by Fiona Macdonald
Present your journal to the lady of the manor and prepare to work with a group on the final project. Gather all materials you have created in this quest. You will refer to them for your final contribution to the mission.
You may proceed to the Conclusion.
