Living in the Medieval Period

Lesson Designer: Vivian Ruth

Grade Level: 9-12

Subject: English

Introduction:  Life during the Medieval Period was not always easy.  Society was based on the feudal system, a rigid hierarchy beginning with nobility and ending with the serfs.  Depending upon your status, daily life varied greatly.  Research this time period to find out how nobility, knights, and serfs truly lived.  Were their lives as fascinating as you thought? Could these individuals adapt to society today?

Problem:  During the Medieval Period, a time machine has been found.  The nobility, knights, and serfs have been transported to the current time period.  How will they fit into modern society?  How have their past experiences prepared them for today's job market?  Research their past to help them adapt.  Complete the activities below to conduct research and find these members of society a place in the modern world.

Duration: Three ninety-minute class periods

Materials Needed:  Computer, Internet, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word Processing, Microsoft Power Point

You will need to use both Excel and PowerPoint to complete the activities below.  For help in using these, click on the links below.

Assessment: Project is worth 100 points

Activity1 is worth 35 points

Content 25 points

Correct Table Format 10 points

Activity 2 is worth 35 points

Content/Grammar 25 points

Correct Essay Format 10 points

Activity 3 is worth 30 points

Power Point Requirements 20 points

Presentation Skills 10 points