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Primary
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: "Gawain's Dream" From the Quest for the Holy Grail [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a two-page PDF of "Gawain's Dream" and it's interpretation from The Quest for the Holy Grail translated by E. Jane Burns.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: The Middle Ages: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an introduction to a unit on the literature of the Middle Ages. It focuses on two essential questions of study: "How is the poetry of the middle ages characteristic of the culture? and How did the English Language change during...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Middle Ages: Chivalry and Courtly Love

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: The Middle Ages: The Black Death

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson from a unit on Middle Ages British literature focuses on the Black Death or Black Plague. It features links to information about the Black Death: "The Black Plague: The Least You Need to Know," a question and answer style...
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Unit Plan
The Newberry Library

Newberry: Wives and Wenches, Sinners and Saints: Women in Medieval Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module on women in Europe during the Middle Ages teaches about medieval Christian beliefs about women's nature and social roles and how they were expressed in illustrations, poetry, and religious writings.
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Website
Other

Personal Site: Travel Literature in the Medieval Period

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A nice description of the literary genre known as "travel literature" as it was seen during the Middle Ages in Europe. The author notes that many times, medieval writers would make up exotic creatures to entertain their readers.
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Website
Other

Personal Site: Histories, Chronicles and Annals of Medieval Literature

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A summary and description of how Medieval writers wrote about history. The author focuses on the use of the "Chronicles" during the Middle Ages in European history.
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Website
Other

Fern Web: The Battle of Taginae

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed site which covers the Battle of Taginae in the year 552. Discusses the strategy and actions of the battle and the impact of the results.
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Graphic
University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh: Map of Britain: 1066

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a map of Britain in 1066 A.D. Zoom in or zoom out to see areas in greater detail.
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Article
Other

Cassidy Clan: Irish Poetry & the Cassidy Contribution

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion and explanation of the importance of poetry in Ireland and the importance of Irish literature. Discusses the Irish masterpiece "Banshenchas" and provides a link to the actual text.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Middle Ages: Health

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion and explanation of health during the Middle Ages with special focus on treatment, patients, surgery, myths and superstitions.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Middle Ages: Homes

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the homes of the Middle Ages. Why they were built, how they were built, and the design in their building. Also included are kitchens and the homes of the wealthy.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Middle Ages: Arts & Entertainment

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the entertainment that occurred during the Middle Ages. Types of instruments and involvement in religious life discussed.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Middle Ages: Feudal Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the feudal life during the Middle Ages with special attention given to England. The Magna Carta and its results are discussed as well as the life of peasants.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: The Middle Ages

For Students 9th - 10th
Description and links to descriptions of the various peoples during the Middle Ages. Covers everything from religion to feudal life.
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Website
Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Literature and the Middle Time

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is an essay from the University of Evansville discussing the evolution of the Middle Ages and the formation of various languages that would yield literature.
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Handout
Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: Saint Gregory, Pope, Doctor of the Church

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of St. Gregory the Great by St. Bede the Venerable. Details of his life, his career as the Pope, and efforts to convert the English are recorded.
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Website
Other

Millersville University: A Tool of the Middle Ages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the Millersville University. Description of iron and its uses during the Middle Ages. Links to other relevant pages and pictures included.
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Website
Other

The Middle Ages: Barons

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduction and summary of noblemen and barons during the Middle Ages. Related links provided.
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Website
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Language in the Middle Ages

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Article discusses the rise of vernacular language in the late Middle Ages. Covers reasons vernacular language grew and what the conditions were.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Venerable Bede

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by The New Advent. This historian and church person and writer is covered in a detailed biography of his life. Read about his works and the effects he had on those he came into contact with. Please note that...
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Website
Other

"Christmas in the Middle Ages"

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of the origins of many of the Christmas traditions that are present today having come from the Middle Ages.