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 * ﻿ Year 8 Medieval Europe**

= Introduction  = Welcome to theYear 8 Humanities students group researrch project on Medieval History pathfinder where you will be guided to resources within the library and online to direct you in the research, writing and creation of your Medieval History task. Click on the Medieval Group Project task sheet and assessment rubric to ensure you understand what is required. Remember to use a variety of information sources within your work. Then refer to the [|Information Skills Research Model] and follow the six steps outlined to plan, research, use and evaluate in the completion of this task. Use the Cornell Notes to help you to organise your notes during your research. You are required to submit a **Bibliography** of citing all resources (print, websites, journals) you used to complete your assignment. Refer carefully to the [|OLMC Style Guide Years 7 - 9.doc] for help in preparing your bibliography.

On the catalogue (or your local library's catalogue), search engines and the __**World Book Encyclopedia**__ you could try the following keywords to help you find the information you need. If you need any assistance just ask the teacher librarians.
 * Medieval History
 * Middle Ages

You will find relevant information for your assignment by browsing the shelves according to the following Dewey numbers. Many of the non-fiction books contain a combination of the Medieval History topics - make sure you check these out. If you need any assistance just ask the teacher librarians.
 * 391 (Medieval clothing)
 * 709, 745.67 (Art and illuminations)
 * 728 (Medieval architecture and Castles)
 * 940.1 (Early History to 1453)

**Weblinks**

Awesome Stories database [|(Medieval Times)] - contains primary-source material located at national archives, libraries, universities, museums, historical societies and government-originated websites.

Explore the history of the Medieval period from the time of Alfred the Great through the Norman Conquest and up to the start of the Tudor Age. Detailed Timelines contain events for years between 800 and 1547. Maps show the locations of castles, abbeys and cathedrals in England, Scotland and Wales. Every person and building on this site has a timeline and links to related subjects. (This site was last updated on 01 Aug 2011).

Contains a wealth of information relating to the Medieval Times.









[|Ideal Town Site]

[|Feudal System]

[|Medieval Manor]

[|The Farming Year]

[|Types of Castle]

[|Attacking and Defending a Castle]

[|Clothing]

[|Food]

[|Houses]

[|Crime and Punishment]

[|Quick Quizzes]

[|Bibliography/Further Information]

= **﻿** = = **Clickview** =

Check out Clickview for the titles mentioned below.

Life in Medieval Europe - Feudal system, farming, food, home

Worse jobs in history: Middle Ages

[|You Tube medieval history]

OLMC Library 2011 GMO