University of Wisconsin
Don Quixote in Wisconsin
Are you looking for background information on Cervantes and his Don Quixote? How about a study guide and discussion questions or project ideas? Even journal prompts, tests, and quizzes? A 98-page teaching guide simplifies the quest with...
Curated OER
Feudal Japan
An excellent overview of historical Japanese culture, this presentation could carry through a world history unit or a lesson on the history of Japan. Especially interesting are the slides that compare Japanese armor and castles to other...
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Final Regents Review: The Middle Ages
A thorough and engaging look at the Medieval time period in Europe, this presentation includes photographs of guild crests, illuminated manuscripts, and historical documents. When coupled with a class discussion on Charlemagne and the...
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Chivalry: Dead or Alive?
Students identify behaviors which may be considered chivalrous and provide a definition of what chivalry entails. They articulate their views about chivalrous behavior identify times in which they have acted in a chivalrous manner.and...
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The Fall of Rome and the Beginning of the Middle Ages
A major turning point in world history is the focus of this presentation. Rome has fallen, and with its descent comes the Dark Ages. With pictures, maps, and important information about the Middle Ages, this slideshow would be a great...
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Heroism in English Myth
Students read the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. They investigate how present-day definitions of heroism have been influenced by cultural heritage and identify philanthropy themes intrinsic in their reading.
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Europe in the Middle Ages
Learners focus on the development of European civilization during the Middle Ages in Europe through this series of lessons. They develop an awareness for time and place, explain the complex nature of cultures, and real and mythical...
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The Truth about Knighthood and Japanese and European Feudalism
In this Medieval Times worksheet, high schoolers read 3 articles about Knighthood, chivalry, European feudalism, Japanese feudalism, and Samurai. Students then respond to 20 short answer questions.
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The Truth about Knighthood
In this Medieval Times worksheet, students read an article about Knighthood. Students then respond to 8 short answer questions based on the selection.
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Chivalry
Eighth graders explore manners by writing short stories. In this chivalry code lesson, 8th graders identify the traits of chivalry and explore the history of chivalry in England. Students complete a chivalry worksheet and write a...
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Medieval Knight Life
Students research the Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson, students complete lessons about feudalism, life on a manor, chivalry and knighthood, an activity about the Battle of Hastings, the growth of Middle Age towns, the trial by...
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A Worthy Knight- A Code of Conduct Lesson
Young scholars analyze and define the qualities of chivalry by comparing and contrasting the character of knights presented in the selected resources. They define and defend their own personal code of conduct. Students also create a...
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The Canterbury Tales
Students read Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and examine life in the Middle Ages. They create word webs and timelines about the Middle Ages. They complete research papers on chivalry and Thomas a Becket.
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Knighthood and Chivalry
Pupils explore the Arthurian legends to determine the steps young men must take to become knights. After completing a series of academic tasks, students are dubbed "knights" in a classroom ceremony.
Johns Hopkins University
Milton S. Eisenhower Library: Don Quixote De La Mancha
A digital exhibit that provides two tours containing links to electronic versions of the text along with illustrations taken from the novel.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Middle Ages: Chivalry and Courtly Love
This lesson focuses on Chivalry and Courtly Love in the literary works of the Middle Ages. It includes a list of the vows of chivalry and the rules of courtly love. It features links to information about Medieval Europe, the Vikings, the...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Chivalry and Courtly Love
In this 9-12 lesson, students will explore the Arthurian codes of chivalry and courtly love as portrayed in art, modern films, books, and poetry. They will examine the way in which these ideals have influenced our modern concepts of...
Harvard University
The Geoffrey Chaucer Page: Tournaments and Ceremonies
Note on the jousting tournament and its cultural meaning and literary representation (such as in Chaucer's "The Knight's Tale").
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Chivalry
This article, from the Wikipedia Encyclopedia, explores what chivalry is, how it originated, and its basic virtues.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: By Chivalries as Tiny
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "By Chivalries as Tiny", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Jeff Kiok and can access a printable version of this piece.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Age of Chivalry by Thomas Bulfinch
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Age of Chivalry by Thomas Bulfinch (1861). This is an illustrated children's book: Part 1, "King Arthur and His Knights"; Part 2, "The Mabinogeon, or, Welsh...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Arthur: The Once and Future King
Explore the popularity of the story of King Arthur and the way that the people, places and things associated with King Arthur have become symbolic to people around the world. While part of this lesson calls for viewing a video on King...
Other
Heraldica: History of Orders of Chivalry: A Survey
A detailed analysis of the orders and codes that governed the behavior of knights.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: Medieval Europe: Franks, Feudalism, and Chivalry
Tom Richey offers a 54 slide presentation with maps on Medieval Europe and informs us about the Franks, Feudalism and Chivalry in the Middle Ages.