Core Skills Analysis
History
- Learned about medieval life and architecture through exploring the castle.
- Understood the significance of castles in medieval times and their role in warfare.
- Identified key historical figures associated with Warwick castle such as Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick.
- Compared medieval defenses with modern security systems for a better understanding of historical context.
Tips
For continued development after the trip to Warwick castle, encourage the student to create a timeline of key events in medieval history or engage in historical reenactments with friends to bring history to life. Reading historical fiction set in the medieval period can also deepen their understanding and spark their imagination.
Book Recommendations
- Castle Diary: The Journal of Tobias Burgess by Richard Platt: Follow Tobias, a young page, as he describes life in a 13th-century castle.
- You Wouldn't Want to Live in a Medieval Castle! by Jacqueline Morley: An engaging look at the realities of castle life in the medieval era.
- The Knight at Dawn (Magic Tree House #2) by Mary Pope Osborne: A time-traveling adventure to a medieval castle with fun historical facts woven into the story.