Medieval Mind and Milieu

The Medieval Mind and Milieu
An Seventh Grade Pathfinder

"The motto of chivalry is also the motto of wisdom; to serve all, but love only one." (Honore de Balzac, French novelist, 1799 - 1850; The Quotations Page)

In preparation for the novel study on Jackaroo by Cynthia Voigt, students should acquire a basic understanding of the structure and personalities in medieval society. What were the realities of a time that includes chivalry and the noble quest, serfs and lords, villages and castles?

Students should refer to the outline and rubric to guide this project.


Books	Internet Resources Databases	Internet Resources Websites	Keywords	Dewey numbers

Books

You can view a list of the books that are currently on the reference cart by opening the Catalog in Destiny. In the sidebar on the left, click on "Resource Lists." Click the tab marked "Public Lists", then click the "View" button to see "Medieval Mind."

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Electronic Databases

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Websites

For this project please use only the pre-selected websites listed below.

Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval Britain
Xenophon Group--Non-Gunpowder Artillery
Mostly Medieval.com--Exploring the Middle Ages
Minnesota State University--Medieval Government
Minnesota State University--Travel and Trade in the Middle Ages
Swords and Armor--Medieval Armor
Learner.org Interactives--Life in the Middle Ages
Learner.org Interactives--Feudal Life
Learner.org Interactives--Clothing
Learner.org Interactives--Arts and Entertainment
Columbia Encyclopedia--Middle Ages
Columbia Encyclopedia--Feudalism
Heraldica--Women Knights
Middle Ages Tripod.com--Barons see also links at bottom of page for other topics