Medieval Production, Tournament and Feast!

The European Middle Ages are normally thought of as being the time period of 400 CE to 1500 CE. The fall of the Roman Empire, Germanic Tribe Invasions, and the rise of Christianity began the Middle Ages. Feudalism played a tremendous part in European history. The majority of the people were peasants who reported to the lords. A code of chivalry was developed for the knights. Towns became the center of commerce and guilds were developed, causing the weakening of feudal ties. In England, individual rights came to the forefront by trial by jury and the Magna Carta. Myths and legends played a significant role in the superstitions of this time period.

 

 

TASK

In groups of 3-4, students will research and examine a specific aspect of the Middle Ages and create a Medieval Production consisting of:

  • A play or musical showcasing your topic (with costumes, props, music) with script
  • Fact sheet highlighting your topic from chapters 15, 16 and 17 in Echoes
  • Short game related to your topic for class to play at Medieval Tournament
  • A culinary dish for the Medieval Feast

 

 

TOPICS

  • Technology & Science
  • Architecture
  • Wars and Conquests
  • Feudalism
  • Daily Life & Roles
  • Economy and Trade
  • Knighthood and Chivalry
  • Black Death
  • Role and Influence of the Church

Timeline

 

Work Periods:  _________________________________________________________

 

Medieval Production Date:  _______________________________________________

 

Medieval Tournament and Feast Date:  _____________________________________

 

 

 

 

Medieval Production Rubric

 

Criteria

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

 

Knowledge / Understanding

 

 

-exceptionally detailed research of topic and accurate use of concepts in production and fact sheet

-proficient research of topic and accurate use of concepts in production and fact sheet

-adequate research and use of concepts in production and fact sheet

-lack of in depth research or use of proper terminology in production and fact sheet

 

 

Thinking / Inquiry

 

-skillfully and clearly conveys insightful critical analysis of topic to the Middle Ages

-skillful analysis of topic to the Middle Ages

-adequate analysis of topic to the Middle Ages

-lack of any analysis or application of ideas

 

 

 

Communication

-exceptional organization of production (creativity, props, voice dynamics, insight and pacing)

 

-proficient organization of production (creativity, props, voice dynamics, insight and pacing)

-adequate organization of production (creativity, props, voice dynamics, insight and pacing)

-lack of organization or preparation of production (creativity, props, voice dynamics, insight and pacing)

 

 

 

 

Application

- Skillful incorporation of key events, people and relationships that translate into a  coherent and interesting production, game and culinary dish

-incorporation of key events, people and relationships that translate into an clear production, game and culinary dish

- adequate organization of key events, people and relationships in production, game and culinary dish

-lack of organization of

key events, people and relationships in production, game and culinary dish