Middle Ages
You will be researching information to present to your classmates about topics about the Middle Ages. You must use at least 3 different sources and cite them on NoodleTools.
Books
You will find books about the Middle Ages and many of your topics on a book cart in the media center. You may only check these reserved books out overnight.
Online Resources
Here are links to the three online databases that we recommend you use. Use the chart below to find key words to use to find the most information.
Encyclopedia Britannica Use the search box but read the Compton’s Encyclopedia article if available. (NoodleTools: Cite as a reference source)
ABC-CLIO World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras You can either “Explore an Era” and look for Medieval Europe, or type your search terms into the search box. (NoodleTools: Cite as a reference source - other)
SIRS Discoverer - Use the search box to search with your key words and look at the colored box to the left of the title to see the reading level for articles. (NoodleTools: Look at the top of the article you are using to see what type of source this article came from (magazine, newspaper, reference source, etc.). That will tell you what type of citation you must use.)
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Encyclopedia
Britannica
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Sirs Discoverer
(see reference
articles first)
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World History:
Ancient and
Medieval Eras
(Era: Medieval Europe)
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General information
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Middle ages
Cathedral
Castle
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Middle ages
Castles, middle ages
Cathedral, middle ages
feudalism
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Manor
Manorialism
Middle ages
Medieval hunt
Castle – video
Medieval trade fairs
Medieval life
feudalism
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Specific terms for
the feast presentation
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Chartres
Exeter
Deal
Caernarfon, Trim
Dover
Canterbury
Falconry
Juggler
Magna Carta
Bayeux Tapestry
Norman Conquest
Marco Polo
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Magna Carta
Bayeux tapestry
Marco Polo
Falconry
Heraldry
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Cathedral middle ages
Chartres
Durham
Dover
Marco Polo
Norman Conquest
Caernarvon
Stained glass windows
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Specific terms
for monastery presentation
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Knighthood
Sports in middle ages
Embroidery
Tapestry
Stained glass windows
Checkers
Chess
Monasticism, Christianity
Medieval libraries
Nine men’s morris
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Knighthood
Castle life
Stained glass windows
Monk and monasticism
Tapestry
Stained glass
“Nine men’s morris”
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Stained glass windows
Monastery
Monastic writings
Tournament
Knights
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Websites
The Great Buildings Collection website Click on “Search” and type in the name of your building to gather information and view photographs. Do your best to ignore all the advertisements found on these pages!
Castle
Castles.org – Castle of King Edward - Easy to read information about a castle of the Middle Ages.
Castles-of-Britain - Read about many topics related to castles.
Medieval-Castle.com - All aspects of castle life are discussed here.
E Castles: Castles & Fortifications of England and Wales - Click on “Search” to find your castle, A-M or N-Z.
Trim Castle - The Irish medieval castle’s history is told here.
Castles on the Web - Find out facts about castles. Look under “Castle Tours” by country to find info/pictures of these castles: Berkeley, Herstmonceaux, and Caernarfon.
Britain Express: English Cathedrals - Click on the first letter of your cathedral’s name to find a quick description and photo.
About.com – A Medieval Atlas - Here you will find medieval maps of regions, etc.
Gode Cookery – Medieval Recipe Translations - Here are recipes for a medieval feast with a glossary to explain terms
PBS NOVA: Medieval Siege - Learn about the trebuchet, how to build one, learn about life in a castle, and build your own virtual trebuchet
Medieval Technology Pages - Find out about inventions used during the Middle Ages, and when they were developed.
ThinkQuest: Medieval Fiefdom - Learn what it was like to live in England from 11th through the 14th centuries.
Annenberg Media Interactive: Middle Ages - Topics include: feudal life, religion, homes, clothing, health, arts and town life.
NetSerf: The Internet Connection for Medieval Resources - Click on a topic here for links to helpful web pages.
About.com: Medieval History - Click on general topics to find web pages about your search term.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Medieval Europe Read about medieval Europe, the Magna Carta, and literature.
Classics Technology Page: Nine Men’s Morris - Find out how to play Nine Men’s Morris!