Year 8 History Project

Between now and May you will be working on a Project about the Middle Ages.

You may choose one of following topics :

• The Black Death
• Castles
• Norman Knights
• The Bayeux Tapestry
• Any other aspect of life in Norman times that you choose. However, if you decide to do this, you must discuss your topic with Miss Burke or Mr. Ross

Your Project should be handed in by Friday May 5th. 2006

The following information will help you while you are working on your Project.

Some FAQ’S ( frequently asked questions!! )

How long should the project be?

How long is a piece of string? Your Project should be as long as you think it needs to be to deal with your topic the way you want to. Remember its is content that is important………one page of your own work is better than 40 pages downloaded from a web-site!

Where can I get help with my Project?

• Your textbooks. This is always a good starting point for a Project. It will give you ideas about the things you might try to find more information about.
• The College Library. There is very good history section in the library and lots of books on the Normans. There is also a very interesting display on the side walls. Miss Gilligan is always willing to help if you are stuck, but try to find the books you need yourself….this is an important part of your Project.
• Your local Library. Don’t be afraid to ask the librarian to point you in the right direction.
• The Internet. Remember this is available to everyone in the library at certain times. Check with the librarian for details.

How will I get a good mark for my Project ?

Good question! A good Project will :

• Be your own work, with nothing copied directly from books or websites.
• Be well organised with a title page and table of contents. Your writing should be organised in paragraphs with headings where appropriate.
• Be illustrated with drawings, maps and diagrams. It is fine to use illustrations from books or websites as long as they are relevant…that means they should show what you are writing about.
• Show that you know about and understand the topic you have chosen.
• Show evidence that you have organised your work properly and have done it over several weeks rather than the week before it is due!
• Show evidence that you have used a number of different sources of information.
• Be neatly presented. Handwritten is fine.

Good Luck!

Useful Links

Castles

http://historymedren.about.com/library/weekly/aa071098.htm?once=true&

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/castles.htm

http://www.castles-of-britain.com/castle6.htm

http://www.irelandseye.com/IRELAND/irish/castles/index.shtm

http://library.advanced.org/10949/fief/hicastlegate.html

The Black Death

http://www.insecta-inspecta.com/fleas/bdeath/index.html

http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/plague.htm

http://www.byu.edu/ipt/projects/middleages/LifeTimes/PlagueWitness.html

http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/faculty/tbacig/hmcl1005/plague/

http://www.themiddleages.net/plague.html

The Bayeux Tapestry

http://www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk/

http://hastings1066.com/baythumb.shtml

http://members.tripod.com/~mr_sedivy/med_bay.html

http://rubens.anu.edu.au/htdocs/bytype/textiles/bayeux/

Norman Knights

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/MEDknights.htm

http://members.tripod.com/Preachan/knights1.html

http://www.teachnet.ie/mmorrin/norman/knights.htm