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Part I - Info Card #3:

Becoming a Knight


Read the article and answer the questions. 


This will count as a graded classwork assignment. 


Don't forget to click "Submit". 


Part II- Video: The Knight 


Watch the video in class and complete the Google Form. This will count as a graded classwork assignment. 


As you watch, think about this open-ended question: How do you think knighthood is similar and/or different to serving in the U.S. military?



Check out the video:
Arming a Medieval Knight

Part III - Collaborative Group Google Form - split up the work, discuss, and each person submit your own form.

Document A: 

A Knight's Armor and Weapons

Document C: A Day of Knights

Document B: Knights in the Medieval Age

Document D: 10 Interesting Things You Should Know about the Medieval Knight


Link to alternate Google Doc

Part IV - Play
The Knight in Armor
and 
Dress Your Knight for Battle

Part V - Google Drawing: A Knight in Shining Armor


Use the sources provided to correctly label a knight's armor. 


Find your copy of the knight in the GCR. 



Part VI - Cut and Paste a Knight in Armor

Finally, your group will work together on a knight in armor mini-project. 

Think of a noble name, starting with "Sir" of course. 

Amusing poses are encouraged!

Part VII - Create a Military Encyclopedia
Each person in the group is responsible for creating a minimum of 2 slides. More slides can be done for extra credit. 

Slide 1 - a medieval weapon of your choice.  
  • Include a picture, description, and hyperlink to the website(s) you used for research.  
  • Description may include size/weight of the weapon, how it was used, historical details, video of it in use, etc.
  • Don't forget to put your name on the slide.

Slide 2 - a siege weapon of your choice.  
  • Include a picture, description, and hyperlink to the website(s) you used for research.  
  • Description may include size of the weapon, how it was used, historical details, video of it in use, etc. 
  • Don't forget to put your name on the slide.

Part VIII - GAME TIME! Congratulations on reaching the end of your quest! 
As a reward for your hard work, explore these games! Which one is your favorite?