The Middle Ages Unit 2003

April 3 – May 7

Project Choices:

1. Create a poster timeline of medieval history with 15 important events. Write a short explanation of each event, including why you think it is important. Include visuals.  Cover time period covered by all three chapters.
2. Write a one-page (typed, single spaced) account, in your own words, of an important person or event. Use and list at least two sources.
3. Make a diorama of a medieval scene. Include a written explanation of the scene.  Teacher permission required.
4. Draw or make a model of a medieval castle and write an explanation of the layout. Include words like portcullis, keep, and moat.
5. Design the front page of a newspaper with stories from the Middle Ages.
6. Present a short skit or video about daily life in the Middle Ages, a famous event or a famous person. Must submit  a draft script ahead of time.   Teacher permission required.
7. Write a one-page diary entry from the perspective of a serf, monk, noble or knight. Include illustrations.
8. Draw a map from a period during the Middle Ages. Write a paragraph that explains the significance of the information presented.
9. Complete the Hot Links Assignment.
10. Design your own project. Check with your teacher.

Reminders (follow carefully or you will lose points.)

v    Use your own words and cite all sources used

v    Use size 12 font and 1” margins for all written work

v    Posters should be visually appealing.  Text and graphics/pictures should be on the same side.

v    Mechanics and presentation count!