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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Raptor Force: History of Falconry

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief introduction to falconry in its historical context, which discusses its popularity in medieval Europe.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: High Middle Ages

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Kid-friendly text with animated images form which young students learn about the changes in food, culture and politics brought about during the period between 1000 and 1300 in Europe, known as the High Middle Ages.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Medieval Armor

For Students 1st - 7th
History for Kids presents article on the various components of armor in the Middle Ages. The site teaches about mail and plate armor and describes how they are made. Links to teacher resources includes worksheets, activities and quiz.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Genseric the Vandal

For Students 2nd - 7th
History of Genseric, King of the Vandals, who ruled a Germanic tribe during the 5th Century, turning them into a powerful force of the Mediterranean Sea. Site includes links to worksheets, activities and quizzes.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Henry V

For Students 2nd - 7th
Overview of the history of England's early 15th Century king, Henry V, who was a member of the House of Lancaster and is remembered for his strong leadership. Site includes worksheets, activities and quizzes.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Maimonides

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief history for elementary students on the life and works of Maimonides, a 12th Century philosopher who is well-known for his commentary on the Mishnah (Mishnah Torah) on Jewish law. Includes links to worksheets activities and quizzes.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Clovis I

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for Kids presents an overview history of Clovis I, who was king of the Salvian Franks and united all Frankish tribe under one authority during the Middle Ages. Links to teacher resources include worksheets, activities, and quizzes.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Late Middle Ages

For Students Pre-K - 1st
History for Kids presents friendly resource on the trial and tribulation of the Late Middle Ages, around 1300-1500. Resources for teachers include links to worksheets, activities, and quizzes.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Medieval Leather Armor

For Students 1st - 7th
History for Kids presents a brief history of leather armor of the Middle Ages, including how it was made and who wore it. Teacher resources include activities, worksheets and quizzes.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Arnold Von Winkelried

For Students 3rd - 8th
History of the legendary Arnold Von Winkelried, who was a supposed hero of Swiss history leading the army in the battle of Sempach, against Hapsburg Duke, Leopold III.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Amazing Middle Ages

For Students 2nd - 7th Standards
History for Kids presents a website with learning modules on the Early, Late and High Middle Ages, including topics such as medieval literature, architecture, and daily life. Offers elementary level format with pictures, and links to...
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Edward the Black Prince

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for Kids presents an overview of the life and rule of Edward of Woodstock, also known to history as the Black Prince, who is famous for his military might and his victories over the French during th Middle Ages. Links to teacher...
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Early Middle Ages

For Students Pre-K - 1st
History for Kids presents information on the early Middle Ages in a kid friendly format with animated images and easy to read language. Begins with the Roman Empire moving on to teach us about the culture of monastaries, knights and...
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Charles Martel

For Students 2nd - 7th
History lesson on Charles Martel, who succeeded Pepin to rule the Franks and unite the empire. Teacher resources include links to activities, worksheets and quizzes.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Medieval Literature

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
History for Kids presents information on literature of the Middle Ages including the mechanics of language and the alphabet as well as the stories that were popular. Includes links to activities, worksheets and quizzes.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Adelard of Bath

For Students 3rd - 8th
History for Kids presents information on the life and works of Adelard, a 12th Century philosopher and translator from the Roman city of Bath. Includes links to teacher resources.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Black Death: The Bubonic Plague

For Students 1st - 8th
History for Kids presents information on the Black Death or Bubonic Plague, and teaches about the lesser known Pneumonic plague, Septicemic Plague, that troubled the times. Includes details, somewhat gruesome, about what it is, how it...
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TES Global

Blendspace: Le Morte D'arthur or King Arthur

For Students 6th - 8th
A twenty-part learning module with images, texts, graphic organizers, and videos about the Middle Ages, King Arthur, and the Knights of the Round Table.
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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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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Juliana of Norwich

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography from The Catholic Encyclopedia of Juliana of Norwich, a fourteenth century writer. Details her life experiences as well as her background as a nun, and some of her writing. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Renaissance: Florentine Art and Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Learner.org illustrates the inner and outer workings of Renaissance art and architecture in the Italian city of Florence. It also provides an example by noting some works by Michelangelo and Botticelli.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Castles and Weaponry

For Students 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A brief introduction, including useful diagrams, to the three major types of castles from the Middle Ages as well as a look at some common medieval weapons.
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Article
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Medieval World View

For Students 9th - 10th
An article regarding the history of the medieval world view.
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Article
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Medieval Society: The Three Orders

For Students 9th - 10th
A lecture regarding the medieval society orders of those who work, those who fight and those who pray.