1. Research Project: Medieval Life<br />You may use books in the library and the following websites to complete this project. Choose a topic about Medieval life that you find interesting and research it. <br />You must turn in:<br />5 completed note cards<br />3 sources from both books and websites (must include at least one book and one website)<br />With a partner, you will create a presentation from your research notes and present it to the class using the iPad. The presentation must include 5 slides (Title slide, 3 content slides, 1 source slide).<br />Medieval England<br />http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/england_medieval.htm<br />An archeological quest for the real King Arthur<br />http://www.uidaho.edu/student_orgs/arthurian_legend/england/arch/<br />The Legend of King Arthur<br />http://www.castles.me.uk/king-arthur.htm<br />A current article from USA Today on King Arthur and Tintagel<br />http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2007-04-09-tintagel-castle-cornwall-england_N.htm<br />History for kids<br />http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/index.htm<br />Life in a castle<br />http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/castle.html<br />Castles of Britain<br />http://www.castles-of-britain.com/castlelearningcenter.htm<br />Life in a Medieval Castle<br />http://www.castlewales.com/life.html#Part%20II<br />Food and Drink in Medieval England<br />http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/food_and_drink_in_medieval_engla.htm<br />Medieval Food and Drink<br />http://www.castles.me.uk/medieval-food-drink.htm<br />Medieval Food and Drink - Gode cookery<br />http://www.godecookery.com/mtales/mtales14.htm<br />Medieval Clothing<br />http://www.castles.me.uk/medieval-clothing.htm<br />Medieval Entertainment<br />http://www.castles.me.uk/medieval-entertainment.htm<br />Medieval Games<br />http://www.tarahill.com/instruct.html#solitaire<br />Medieval Musical Instruments<br />http://www.castles.me.uk/medieval-musical-instruments.htm<br />Medieval Kings and Queens<br />http://www.castles.me.uk/medieval-kings-queens.htm<br />Medieval Knights<br />http://www.britainexpress.com/History/Knights_and_Fights.htm<br />The Knight's Daily Life<br />http://history.boisestate.edu/westciv/medsoc/14.shtml<br />Medieval Peasants<br />http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/medieval_peasants.htm<br />Medieval Occupations<br />http://www.castles.me.uk/medieval-occupations.htm<br />Medieval Guilds<br />http://www.castles.me.uk/medieval-guilds.htm<br />Medieval Women<br />http://www.castles.me.uk/medieval-women.htm<br />Medieval Names<br />http://www.castles.me.uk/medieval-names.htm<br />Medieval Education<br />http://www.britainexpress.com/History/Medieval_Schools_and_Universities.htm<br />Medieval Education<br />http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/medieval_education.htm<br />Feudalism and Medieval Life<br />http://www.britainexpress.com/History/Feudalism_and_Medieval_life.htm<br />Town Life<br />http://www.britainexpress.com/History/Townlife.htm<br />Medieval Life<br />http://www.historyonthenet.com/Medieval_Life/medievallifemain.htm<br />Feudal System<br />http://www.castles.me.uk/medieval-feudal-system.htm<br />Medieval Churches and Monasteries<br />http://www.britainexpress.com/History/TheMedievalChurch.htm<br />Castles for Kids<br />http://www.castles.org/Kids_Section/Castle_Story/index.htm<br />National Geographic Castle Photo Gallery<br />http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/castles-photos/<br />Kids Castle interactive site<br />http://www.kidsonthenet.org.uk/castle/<br />Build a Medieval Castle<br />http://www.yourchildlearns.com/castle.htm<br />Online jousting game<br />http://www.tudorbritain.org/joust/<br />Online heraldry game<br />http://www.yourchildlearns.com/heraldrygame/index.html<br />On your next vacation visit Medieval Times<br />http://www.medievaltimes.com/<br />California Standards<br />Language Arts 7th Grade<br />Writing<br />Organization and Focus<br />1.1 Create an organizational structure that balances all aspects of the <br />composition and uses effective transitions between sentences to unify <br />important ideas.<br />1.2 Support all statements and claims with anecdotes, descriptions, facts <br />and statistics, and specific examples.<br />1.3 Use strategies of note taking, outlining, and summarizing to impose <br />structure on composition drafts. <br />Research and Technology<br />1.4 Identify topics; ask and evaluate questions; and develop ideas leading <br />to inquiry, investigation, and research.<br />1.5 Give credit for both quoted and paraphrased information in a <br />bibliography by using a consistent and sanctioned format and methodology for <br />citations.<br />1.6 Create documents by using word-processing skills and publishing <br />programs; develop simple databases and spreadsheets to manage information <br />and prepare reports. <br />Evaluation and Revision<br />1.7 Revise writing to improve organization and word choice after checking <br />the logic of the ideas and the precision of the vocabulary.<br />2.0 Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics) <br />Students write narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive texts of <br />at least 500 to 700 words in each genre. The writing demonstrates a command <br />of standard American English and the research, organizational, and drafting <br />strategies outlined in Writing Standard 1.0. <br />2.3 Write research reports:<br />a. Pose relevant and tightly drawn questions about the topic.<br />b. Convey clear and accurate perspectives on the subject.<br />c. Include evidence compiled through the formal research process (e.g., use <br />of a card catalog, Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature, a computer <br />catalog, magazines, newspapers, dictionaries).<br />d. Document reference sources by means of footnotes and a bibliography.<br />2.3 Deliver research presentations:<br />Pose relevant and concise questions about the topic.<br />Convey clear and accurate perspectives on the subject.<br />Include evidence generated through the formal research process (e.g., use of a card catalog, Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature, computer databases, magazines, newspapers, dictionaries).<br />Cite reference sources appropriately.<br />