Middle Ages & Renaissance

Use the activities below to study the Middle Ages & Renaissance.

Resources to Research Renaissance/Middle Ages Identities



Activity 1:

Create a Medieval Identity

Medieval Identity Rank Cards.docx

Step 1:

Pick a Medieval Role at random

Step 2:

Use the following resource to properly name yourself based on your Medieval Rank.

Common Medieval English Names.docx

Step 3:

Research your identity.

  • Full Name
  • Appearance
  • Clothing
  • Favorite Food
  • House
  • Free Time
  • Family Motto
  • Family Crest
  • Heraldic Shield
Medieval Identity Research Links.docx

Step 4:

Using the powerpoint as an example, create a poster on 8.5 x 11 paper of your medieval identity

Medieval Identity Poster Templates.pptx

Activity 2:

Renaissance & Middle Ages Quest

MiddleAges:Renaissance Quest.doc

Using the quest sheet to the left, earn 100 points on this project by completing tasks chosen by you.

Activity 3:

Renaissance Speed Dating

In class you will:

  • Be assigned someone from the Renaissance
  • Be responsible to research everything you can about that person
  • Participate in a "Speed Mixer" activity to decide your "perfect match"
Renaissance Speed Dating.doc