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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Not Everyone Lived in Castles During the Middle Ages

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Forget the romantic view of the Middle Ages. What was it really like? Lesson plan focuses on exploring the lives of the peasants, craftsmen, and monks. Hyperlinks lead to great illustrations.
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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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Handout
Boise State University

Boise State University: Medieval Society: Those Who Fight

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed article from Boise State University that describes the customs and practices of knights during the Middle Ages.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: French Revolution

For Teachers 6th
Learn what it feels like to be a part of different estates in France prior to the French Revolution.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger

For Students 9th - 10th
New Advent page summarizing information on Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.