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Worksheet
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Castles Word Search

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are associated with castles and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Worksheet
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Castles

For Students 6th - 8th
For this literacy worksheet, students find the words in the word search related to the concept of castles. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Worksheet
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Castle Terminology

For Students 6th - 8th
In this literacy activity, students find the vocabulary terms that are related to castles. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Lesson Plan
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Castle Builder

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss the importance of castles in medieval times. Using the internet, they research the parts of a castle and design their own using the components. They use everyday materials to build the castle to a specific scale.
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Lesson Plan
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Comparing the Similarities and Differences of Medieval Castles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast a Japanese castle with a Welsh castle. In groups, pupils use the internet to research specified topics on a castle. They explore the government, construction and military function of the area. Classmates...
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Lesson Plan
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The Middle Ages

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students read books about the Middle Ages. They discuss characteristics of the Middle Ages. In groups, students construct a castle and draw a map to scale. Pupils create a Venn diagram comparing rules in different countries in the...
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Lesson Plan
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Medieval Castles

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders design a scale model of a medieval castle and its surroundings including the following items: castle, moat, bailey, drawbridge, turrets, dungeon, grounds, and outer walls. A perfect lesson for those kids who are fascinated...
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Lesson Plan
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Life Inside Castle Walls

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students compare their life-style with the Middle Ages, create their own castles and end with a feast. They explore life in the Middle Ages, use their information and creativity to design a castle & a personal coat of arms; students...
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Organizer
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Castles in the Middle Ages: Different Attack Methods

For Students 7th
In this castles worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer listing different methods of attack, their advantages and disadvantages.
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Understanding Castles

For Students 6th - 7th
In this English history worksheet, students read a one page text with pictures and diagrams pertaining to the castles built after the Norman conquest. There are no questions.
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Help the Princess Find Her Way Back to the Castle

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this maze worksheet, students trace a path to help the princess find her way back to the castle. Students may color the pictures after completing the maze.
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Worksheet
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Weoley Castle Was Built as a Home

For Students 4th - 6th
In this castle worksheet, students respond to 2 short answer questions providing evidence to support statements about the English ruins.
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Lesson Plan
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Castle Garden Maze and Coloring Page

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this maze and coloring worksheet, students trace a path through the garden maze in front of a castle. After completing the maze, students color the picture.
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Lesson Plan
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Power Builders: Leaders and Cities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars are explained that they are going to consider why cities are built and what needs they meet for their residents. They view a video "The Building of New York City." Students work in small groups to plan imaginary city. ...
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Lesson Plan
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Knights and Castles and Kings Galore

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a fairy tale story with emphasis on castles. After reading various texts featuring castles and their residents, 5th graders complete a book report project. The book report serves as a springboard to the writing...
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Lesson Plan
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Life In A Castle

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use the internet to examine life in a castle. They examine pictures of castles and describe them. They write to someone close to them explaining their life in a castle.
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Plaid to the Bone

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study Lady Anges Randolph and other heroic woman using multimedia. They create class presentations with their findings. They write a diary about living in a medieval castle after researching what life was like in them.
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Other

The Castles of Wales

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource includes an index and maps of castles in Wales, plus essays, glossary of castle words, FAQ's, plus other information related to castles.
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Website
Royal Household

The British Monarchy: Buckingham Palace

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about where British royalty have been living since the 1800s.
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Other

Bamburgh Research Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore an old castle. Here is all the information and pictures to go along with it that will walk you thru the centuries of history of Bamburgh Castle. See the archaeology project unfold as volunteers uncover treasures from the castle's...
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Lesson Plan
Crayola

Crayola: Castle in the Sun (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson plan incorporates art, drama, social studies, and language arts. Students use recycled paper and boxes to create a castle, then use it as inspiration to write and act out their own play. (To access this lesson plan, you must...
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Activity
Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: Castle Builder

For Students 9th - 10th
A lesson plan with plenty of discussion and research questions, as well as links to examples and more information. You'll also find extension ideas and adaptations for students with special needs.
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Website
Other

Wiesbaden

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the city of Wiesbaden, facts & figures, its history, culture, geography, economy, sights, tourism, sports, and free time activity.
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Activity
BBC

Bbc: Hands on History: The Normans: Castle Activities [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 6th
Four hands-on activities suitable for children or families that help bring the past to life. Travel back in time to see what life was like in Norman times. Build your own castle then bring it to life by putting your own people in it. Or...