Medieval Life and Times Research Unit , according to Moyses. Every student is also required to bring a Medieval food and a copy of the recipe to the Parents' Night feast. Students also find recipes through the site's research links, said Choponis, who has put together a guide to help parents adapt the Medieval recipes to modern foods. Our research units are developed with the range of abilities in mind. For the Middle Ages project, we also wanted to develop a cross-curricular unit that integrated technology.
Students begin by reading books, plays, and informational material about the Middle Ages.
Many of the readings we use are condensed. Some of the literature is classic, some has been rewritten. We've found that Read Magazine is a good source of readings and plays and that Dover Publications produces a number of picture books and coloring books showing details of Medieval life. Topics include Beowulf, Robin Hood, the taking of Jerusalem, the history of golf, town fairs, legends and myths, and many more. Each student is then assigned a Research Outline for his or her chosen topic.