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Grade Range: K - 11
Learn about castles, Pre-Modern Europe, and more.
In the Classroom
Use this site as an introductory activity before beginning a lesson on the always interesting subject of castles, and why they were so important in Pre-Modern Europe. Students always seem to love looking at castles, so let students peruse the site in cooperative learning groups. Have groups search the site for the castle they think would offer the best protection in the time period being studied, and describe what qualities make it the best. Use an online poster creator for students to argue their cases, such as Padlet (<a href="/single.cfm?id=10007">reviewed here</a>).
At Home
With the entire family, learn all about castles, particularly those in Wales, as featured on this website. Design your own, and carefully discuss how each part of the castle you create offers protection from invaders. See if you can come up with any innovations that the Medieval designers would have appreciated!