1. The Middle Ages-Webquest Project British Literature Mrs. Staples Adapted from: www.gshaskell.com/webquestmidagesghaskell.ppt  Introduction: The Middle Age has been characterized as the Dark Ages due to its plagues, loss of literacy, loss of artistic treasures, serfdom, church corruption, and wars filled with pillaging and plundering (i.e. The Religious Crusades).  On the other hand some historical revisionists claim that this is an unfair depiction, and that this was a Time of Light as evidenced by the Magna Carta, Charlamagne’s Carolingian Empire, schools of learning (Benedictine Monasteries), knightly adventures, and chivalry.  Your assignment is to make a compelling case one way or the other. You will find proof that supports if this time period was a time of darkness or a time of light.  You will conduct research using Internet websites and become an authority on this time period that spans roughly 1066-1485.  You are responsible for working effectively and diligently while in the library, writing three (3) essays, and also creating a PowerPoint presentation with relevant Internet source material that supports your case one way or the other. Your PowerPoint should have a Works Cited page with a minimum of 10 sources in MLA format.  Before you can begin your project, you must first conduct the research in this webquest educational journey, and take a detailed look at the Middle Ages from a socio-economic, technological, political, religious- cultural, and literary perspective.

2. Task Objectives  Five (5) TOPICS are provided for you to choose from. You will select 3 of those 5 topics and then select three (3) websites in each topic area to write about. Many of the links provided in this webquest lead to additional sources for you to explore. You will write a 300 word paragraph evaluation and analysis for each of the three web sites that you choose (a total of 900 words per essay). Explain the content in the three (3) links and evaluate and analyze how these various sites support your case for the Middle Ages as either a Dark or Light Age. You are required to include a minimum of three (3) properly cited MLA citations on a Works Cited page at the end of each essay. All essays must be submitted by their due dates to start with full credit. Late assignments will start at 50%. COPYING AND PASTING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!  With a partner or independently you will create a PowerPoint presentation with relevant Internet source materials that support your belief that this was a dark or light time period. Your PowerPoint must include something from each of the five (5) topics and have a Works Cited Page with a minimum of 10 sources in MLA format. There is a grading rubric on the following page that will further clarify the format for your research project.

3. Evaluation Rubric Point Breakdown  Library days – October 17 th and 18 th - participation grade each day  3 essays in chosen content areas (minimum of 900 words each) - 3 writing grades (graded for content, spelling, punctuation, word count)  PowerPoint - 1 writing grade for content and organization and 1 test grade You will lose points if you are not actively working on your project at all times during provided library time. If you are absent on a library day, the only way you can regain participation points is to stay after school. Pair or Individual Power Point - due ______  ( Page #1 ) Title Page (5 Points)  ( Page #2 ) Topic 1 content (15 Points)  ( Page #3 ) Topic 2 content (15 Points)  ( Page #4 ) Topic 3 content (15 Points)  ( Page #5 ) Topic 4 content (15 Points)  ( Page #6 ) Topic 5 content (15 Points)  (Page #7 ) Summation of your position ( Dark or Light ) (10 Points)  ( Page #8 ) MLA Citations in Works Cited format (10 Points) Each slide should support your position of Dark or Light in some way. Points will be deducted for grammar and punctuation errors.

4. Use of Websites  The websites provided to you may or may not be active (or may not work on the school computers due to blocks on various sites).  Many provided websites will lead you to other websites. If you choose to use websites in addition to those provided, be sure to check that they are reliable sources; use.gov,.uk,.org, or.edu, and: find the original source page for authenticity check the date the website was last updated Check that the links work and that they are linked to reliable sources NO Wikipedia

5. Preparing your Essays…  Essays MUST be typed. No hand-written essays will be accepted.  Use Times New Roman, 12 font, and double space.  Proper heading at the top of each essay.  Each 900 word essay should have a Works Cited page with a minimum of 3 sources.  Submit ALL copied materials printed from the websites. Staple or paper clip copied materials to the back of the essays.

6. Topic #1 Socio-economics Websites of the Middle Ages  Banking in the Middle Ages Banking in the Middle Ages  The Spread of the Black Death The Spread of the Black Death  The Black Death 1348 The Black Death 1348  Dialogue Between Master and Disciple Dialogue Between Master and Disciple  Economy Economy  Economic Trends Economic Trends  Advancement of Economics Advancement of Economics  European Agrarian Society European Agrarian Society  The Great Famine The Great Famine  Feudalism Feudalism  Middle Ages Timeline Middle Ages Timeline  The Manorial System The Manorial System  Medieval Guilds and Crafts Production Medieval Guilds and Crafts Production  Medieval Jobs Medieval Jobs  Medieval Life and Times Medieval Life and Times  Money and Coinage Money and Coinage  Population Through the Ages Timeline Population Through the Ages Timeline  Write one 300 word paragraph description for each of the three websites per topic.  This equals three hundred words per paragraph or 900 total words, or a minimum of three distinct paragraphs per content area.  Evaluate and analyze the content in these websites and describe how these various sites support your theory that the Middle Ages were either a Dark or Light time period.  You are required to include a Works Cited page with a minimum of 3 MLA Citations.

7. Topic #2 Technology & Architecture Websites of the Middle Ages  Secrets of the Castle Secrets of the Castle  Woodworking Tools Woodworking Tools  Castle Chapels Castle Chapels  Medieval Siege Images Medieval Siege Images  Castle Architecture Castle Architecture  Towers Towers  Building a Castle Building a Castle  Architecture of the Middle Ages Architecture of the Middle Ages  Castle Defenses Castle Defenses  Design Secrets of Medieval Castles Design Secrets of Medieval Castles  Gatehouses Gatehouses  Wells Wells  Dungeons Dungeons  Cathedral Tour Cathedral Tour  Gothic Architecture Gothic Architecture  Romanesque Architecture Romanesque Architecture  Byzantine Architecture Byzantine Architecture  Kitchens Kitchens  Castle Interiors Castle Interiors  Gothic Field Architecture Gothic Field Architecture  Weapons and Armor Weapons and Armor  Write one 300 word paragraph description for each of the three websites per topic.  This equals three hundred words per paragraph or 900 total words, or a minimum of three distinct paragraphs per content area.  Evaluate and analyze the content in these websites and describe how these various sites support your theory that the Middle Ages were either a Dark or Light time period.  You are required to include a Works Cited page with a minimum of 3 MLA Citations.

8. Topic #3 History & Politics Websites of the Middle Ages  The Development of Europe The Development of Europe  Charlemagne Charlemagne  Magna Carta Magna Carta  Magna Carta Exhibit Magna Carta Exhibit  Medieval Kings Medieval Kings  Women in Politics Women in Politics  Medieval Law Medieval Law  Law and Order Law and Order  Pirates Article of Agreement Pirates Article of Agreement  War of the Roses War of the Roses  The 100 Years War The 100 Years War  Crime and Punishment Crime and Punishment  Death in the Dark Ages Death in the Dark Ages  Papal Power Papal Power  Write one 300 word paragraph description for each of the three websites per topic.  This equals three hundred words per paragraph or 900 total words, or a minimum of three distinct paragraphs per content area.  Evaluate and analyze the content in these websites and describe how these various sites support your theory that the Middle Ages were either a Dark or Light time period.  You are required to include a Works Cited page with a minimum of 3 MLA Citations.

9. Topic #4 Religion & Culture Websites of the Middle Ages  Culture Culture  Crisis and Recovery Crisis and Recovery  Gregorian Chant Gregorian Chant  Bathing and Washing (hygiene) Bathing and Washing (hygiene)  Thomas Aquinas Thomas Aquinas  Food Food  Stained Glass of the Middle Ages Stained Glass of the Middle Ages  Art of the Middle Ages Art of the Middle Ages  Intellectual Life Intellectual Life  Code of Chivalry Code of Chivalry  Church in the Middle Ages Church in the Middle Ages  Medieval Holidays Medieval Holidays  Halloween in the Middle Ages Halloween in the Middle Ages  Religious Order Religious Order  Medieval Women Medieval Women  The Crusades The Crusades  Knights Knights  Islam Islam  Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire  Rise and Development of Byzantine Empire Rise and Development of Byzantine Empire  Arts and Entertainment Arts and Entertainment  Guide to Early Church Documents Guide to Early Church Documents  Medieval and Renaissance Instruments Medieval and Renaissance Instruments  Write one 300 word paragraph description for each of the three websites per topic.  This equals three hundred words per paragraph or 900 total words, or a minimum of three distinct paragraphs per content area.  Evaluate and analyze the content in these websites and describe how these various sites support your theory that the Middle Ages were either a Dark or Light time period.  You are required to include a Works Cited page with a minimum of 3 MLA Citations.

10. Topic #5 Education, Art, and Literature Websites of the Middle Ages  Anthology of Middle English Literature Anthology of Middle English Literature  Byzantine Art Byzantine Art  French Middle Ages Literature French Middle Ages Literature  Thomas Aquinas Thomas Aquinas  Byzantine Art Images Byzantine Art Images  Antiquity in the Middle Ages Antiquity in the Middle Ages  Chaucer Chaucer  Stained Glass of the Middle Ages Stained Glass of the Middle Ages  Sculpture of the Middle Ages Sculpture of the Middle Ages  Art Art  Pieter Bruegel Pieter Bruegel  Medieval Art Tour Medieval Art Tour  Education Education  Schools Schools  Write one 300 word paragraph description for each of the three websites per topic.  This equals three hundred words per paragraph or 900 total words, or a minimum of three distinct paragraphs per content area.  Evaluate and analyze the content in these websites and describe how these various sites support your theory that the Middle Ages were either a Dark or Light time period.  You are required to include a Works Cited page with a minimum of 3 MLA Citations.

11. And so… 1 st essay (3 subtopics/900 words) is due on _____________ 2 nd essay (3 subtopics/900 words) is due on _____________ 3 rd essay (3 subtopics/900 words) is due on _____________ By_______________ every PowerPoint analysis must have been submitted to BOTH email addresses electronically by the beginning of class, or should be brought to school on a memory stick for me to download onto my computer during class. NO EXCEPTIONS! Gather your facts and get a head start! DO NOT rely only on the class time provided for these assignments. It is your responsibility to complete each assignment on time. Quoting & Paraphrasing is acceptable. COPYING AND PASTING IS NOT!

12. Student Scheduling: The Middle Ages Task Due Dates Goal Day 1 ______ Goal Day 2 ______ Goal Day 3 ______ Goal Day 4 ______ ______ - Essay 1 ______ - Essay 2 ______ - Essay 3 ______ - PowerPoint with a partner or independently. PowerPoint MUST include something from all five topics Copy/print as many sources as possible. Begin putting together first essay. Continue copying and printing sources. Type first essay and begin second essay. You must continue to work on essays 2 and 3 independently. The next class time allotted with be used for creating your PowerPoint. Begin working with partner or independently to put together PowerPoint. Finish PowerPoint.

13. Additional Resources  Anthology of Middle English Literature Anthology of Middle English Literature  Art History Resources on the Web Art History Resources on the Web  Australian Catholic University Australian Catholic University  Castles of Britain.com Castles of Britain.com  College at Oneonta College at Oneonta  Department of Astrology at University of Maryland Department of Astrology at University of Maryland  End of Europe’s Middle Ages University Calgary End of Europe’s Middle Ages University Calgary  Gregorian Chant Gregorian Chant  History Link 101 History Link 101  Labyrinth at Georgetown University Labyrinth at Georgetown University  National Archives and Records Administration National Archives and Records Administration  New York Carver.com New York Carver.com  Timelines.Info Timelines.Info

14. What is MLA?  MLA - Modern Language Association is the format used when typing the Works Cited page for the research paper  To review how to type a Works Cited page, go to the school website and access the research paper formats by clicking on  High School  Media Center  Research-related links