Sixth graders will construct castle replicas.
Grades(s) 6
Subjects(s) Social Studies
Objective
Sixth graders will be able to construct a replica of a castle.
Materials
A copy of the book Ivanhoe adapted by Malvina Vogel.
Lesson
onnie R. Partin
School Library Media Center Skills and Issues
Library Science 6200 DOL
Title: Castles
Title/Author: Ivanhoe/ adapted by Malvina Vogel (Great Illustrated Classics)
Appropriate for grades five through eight
Summary: In this classic Sir Walter Scott adaptation, the Saxon knight returns home from the Crusades to a chaotic England ruled by the enemies of the absent King Richard the Lion-Hearted and finds himself forced to fight for his name and the people he loves.
Interest level: Middle grades
Target Grade Level and Subject: Sixth grade social studies
Overview: Ivanhoe depicts life in castles at the time of the Crusades. Students will research this period of history and construct a castle using everyday materials.
Curriculum frameworks: Language Arts Grade 6
Content standard 1.0
The student will develop the reading and listening skills necessary for word recognition, comprehension, interpreting, analysis, evaluation, and appreciation of print and non print materials.
Big 6 Standard #4. Use of information. 4.1 Engage (Hear, read)
Social Studies Grade 6
History
Content Standard 5.0
History involves people, events, and issues. Students will evaluate evidence to deve3lop comparative and casual analyses, and to interpret primary sources. They will construct sound historical arguments and perspectives on which informed decisions in contemporary life can be based.
Learning expectations
6.5.16 Understand the place of historical events in the context of past, present, and future.
6.5.16a Compare and contrast feudalism and manoralism.
6.5.16d. Describe the roles and motivations of squires, saints, and soldiers in Christian Europe.
6.5.17 Identify how to use historical information acquired from a variety of sources.
6.5.17a. Identify aspects of the architecture of Medieval Europe and how some elements may still be seen in local and modern architecture.
Visual Arts Grade 6
Content Standard 1.2 Use problem solving skills to produce original works of art from imagination, memory, and observations.
ISTE Standard #1. Creativity and Innovation.
Big 6 Skill #5. Synthesis.
AASL Standard #2 Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.
AASL Standard #4 Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.
Objectives:
Students will be able to work as a group and assume responsibility for tasks.
Students will be able to construct a castle showing moat, drawbridge, gatehouse, bailies, tower, kitchen, chapel, great hall.
Students will be able to locate and use reference materials, both print and non print, to facilitate castle construction.
Big 6 Skill #1 Task Definition
#2 Information seeking strategies
#5 synthesis
#6 Evaluation
ISTE Standard #2 Communications
#3 Research and Information Fluency
#4 Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making
#6 Technology operations and concepts
AASL Standard #3 Shares knowledge and participates ethically and productivity.
Resources and Materials
A copy of Ivanhoe for each student
Group discussions
Rubric for class assignments
Time in library for research reference materials
Time in computer lab for research with website previously bookmarked for quicker access.
http://www.historyforkids.com
Crayons, markers, fabrics, boxes, any materials that could be used for castle construction.
Set: After the class has read Ivanhoe, the teacher will administer a short pre test on the medieval period. The students will fill out a What I Know/What I Want to Know chart.
Activity: The teacher will explain that students will create castles.
The teacher will divide the class into three groups.
TLW discuss in their groups how to construct their castles.
TLW will construct a castle containing the prescribed items.
Assessment:
TTW monitor groups at work
TLW will use rubric to assess work
TLW explain their work to the class
TTW will administer a post test to the class
TTW have students complete What I Know/What I Want to Learn with What I Have Learned
Accommodations:
Autistic student has an aide.
Learning disabled students: Have a classmate assist them with decoding words.
Gifted students: Compare and contrast feudal and manorial life with the antebellum South plantation system.
Remediation: If less than ten percent of the class has not mastered the material, they must redo the project. If more than ten per cent of the class does not master the objectives, the entire class must review the material before reconstructing their projects. The posttest will be readministered.
Pre test
Define:
Manor
Serf
Knight
Vassal
Fief
Crusades
Bailies
Moat
Drawbridge
Lord
Rubric for castle
Grade A: Has all components of castle: Moat, drawbridge, great hall, kitchen, tower, bailies, chapel. All components are labeled and clearly constructed. Perspective in regards to size must be realistic.
Grade B: Lacks two components or labels. Perspective good for size.
Grade C: Lacks three or more components or labels. Perspective not considered.
Grade D Lacks more than three components or labels. Perspective not considered.
Rubric for class groups:
Group leader designates tasks.
Group works cooperatively.
Each member complies with assigned task.
Post test:
Illustrate parts of the castle showing moat, drawbridge, great hall, bailies, tower, chapel, kitchen.
Explain difference between knight and vassal.
Explain how castles benefited the defense of an area.
Explain a serf’s life and housing.
Assessment
Ninety per cent of the class must master the objectives.