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Kindness Castle

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discuss recognizing when kind deeds are performed. They design and construct a castle-like structure to place notes of appreciation for their classmates. Castles include a dungeon for "grumpy" notes as well. Once castle is...
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Castles With Character

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars read historic or contemporary fiction that is set in and around castles. Then they build castles and characters to use in retelling stories, demonstrating their understanding of fiction texts and period architecture....
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Castle in the Sun

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use the internet to find pictures of castles throughout Europe. After reading stories about castles, they use recycled boxes to build their own. To end the activity, they write their own script and act it out in front of their...
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Castle in the Countryside

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students research the architecture and agricultural products of European countries during the Middle Ages. Then they research the climates that are best for growing grapes or other crops. Students also sculpt a replica of a castle and...
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Outside The Castle

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students examine pictures of people who lived during the feudal system. In groups, they research the role and lifestyles of the nobility and commoners. To end the instructional activity, they draw their own fictional person and write...
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Castles: Construction and Destruction

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students identify the details of medieval castles.  In this history lesson, students discuss the possible ways that enemies could invade a castle, then they construct their own castle, utilizing the ideas that would have kept it safe...
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Medieval Madness

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a critical reading of the novel "The Midwife's Apprentice." During their reading, students create several journal responses to the character's situation and transformation. Working with computers, students complete...
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Worksheet
Math Salamanders Ltd.

Salamander Castle Dot to Dot 1-10

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
In this connect the dots worksheet, students connect the dots to draw out a castle. Students connect the dots for numbers 1 through 10.
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Trace and Color: Castle

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this castle-themed coloring worksheet, learners color the picture of a castle and then practice printing the word castle by tracing the dotted lines.
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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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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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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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Worksheet
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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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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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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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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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Handout
Olaf Vernunft

Heidelberg Deutschland Panorama

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a truly fabulous view of all the sites to see in Heidelberg, Germany. Click on the thumbnail pictures and you are directed quickly to full panoramic pictures that you can control. The site includes such places as the...
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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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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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Educastur: Caballeros Y Castillos

For Students 3rd - 8th
Terrific introduction to the Middle Ages, in Spanish. Learn about the people, cities, and life by clicking through beautifully illustrated screens while a jester narrates. Click objects, e.g., the castle gate, a cathedral door, or a...
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Tiscali: Welcome in Azay Le Rideau

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes you on a tour of Azy-le-Rideau. A historical overview of the castle is offered.
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Castles on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting site for castle lovers! Find photos, tours, a glossary of castle terms, and more. There are also castle related activities that students can enjoy like Castle Quest and Castles for kids.
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Camelot Village: British Castles

For Students 9th - 10th
See castles of Ireland, England, and Scotland complete with picture and narrative.
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Castles for Kids: Homepage

For Students 3rd - 5th
Castles for Kids presents the features of a medieval castle, including the parts, the inside, and the people who lived in castles. Features include links to order books on castles and coloring activities.