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Interdisciplinary
Curriculum Template for
the Medieval Times Unit
• Design and make a pulley and gear system and investigate how motion
is transferred from one system to another. (Science)
• Formulate questions about and identify needs and problems related to
structures and mechanisms in their environment and explore possible
solutions and answers. (Science)
• Produce two- and three-dimensional works of art that communicate
ideas for specific purposes and to specific audiences. (The arts)
• Begin to develop research skills. (Social studies, science)
• Identify the distinguishing features of a medieval society.
(Social studies)
• Communicate ideas and information for a variety of purposes and to
specific audiences. (Language)
• Contribute and work constructively in groups. (Language)
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Meeting Standards Through Integrated Curriculum
Medieval Times
Language Arts
• Writing—mystery
Social Studies
play, diary
• Features of society
• Reading—novel,
• Impact of Christianity, Crusades, Islamic
Internet
culture, Magna Carta
• Oral presentation
• Research
• Graphs
• Maps
• Compare now and then
Medieval Times
Science Arts
• Pulleys and gears • Drama—mystery play,
characteristics role play, interviewing
• Inquiry—research • Dance—medieval dance
with pulleys • Arts—castle, diorama,
• Design and construct produce two- or three-
pulley system dimensional works of art
• Compare and • Knowledge of tools
evaluate different for printmaking
systems
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Appendix A
BE
Cooperative, Responsible, Respectful
KNOW DO
Enduring
understandings Interdisciplinary
• Citizens have skills
roles and • Problem solving
responsibilities • Design and
• Our heritage construction skills
connects to our past • Research skills
• Pulleys and gears • Presentation skills
transfer motion from • Interpersonal skills
one system to another
Interdisciplinary concepts
• Heritage
• Citizenship
• Structure
You are a citizen of St. Ann’s village. It is time for the Medieval Festival. Many visitors are coming
to your festival. Some will come from as far away as the 21st century. They will be curious about
how you live, the culture, and how it has affected their culture today. You are to research one aspect
of medieval times and how it is represented today. You have three responsibilities:
1. You and a partner are in charge of a booth at the fair. Small groups will visit you. You are
responsible for
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Appendix A
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