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8th Grade : Middle Ages

From UnitedStreaming :

  • World History : The Medieval Era
  • Medieval Times : Life in the Middle Ages (1000 - 1450 A.D.)
  • Living History: Living in Medieval Europe

 

From the Media Center :

CHT 940.1 Medieval Village life.      A close look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty ; the changing relationships between landowners and peasants, the effects of the Black Death and more.  
CHT 940.1 Medieval castle.       Description of different medieval castles : motte and bailey castles, 11th and 12th century stone keeps, 13th and 14th improvements in defenses, the besieging of a castle.  
VID 728.8 Castle.   David Macaulay, Sarah Bullen.   A discussion of castles in Wales-- their use in warfare, their design and construction, and the lifestyle of their inhabitants.  
VID 940.1 The black death March 27, 1361.    Done in the style of a modern newscast, a dramatic re-enactment of the outbreak of the plague in Europe in 1361.  
DVD 940.1 The doctor .  Looks at the lives of doctors during the Middle Ages, including their practices, beliefs, and role in the Black Plague.  
VID 940.1 The expansion of Europe, 1250-1500. The continued recovery of Europe during the period 1250-1500 witnessed such events as the Black Plague of the 14th century and the beginnings of ocean exploration by seamen from Spain and Portugal.  
DVD 940.1 A history of the Middle Ages.  A comprehensive overview of the people, places, and events of the Middle Ages. Includes a discussion of the Crusades and the Black Plague.  
DVD 940.1 The knight.   Explores the lives of knights during the Middle Ages, including their weaponry, armory, and participation in the Crusades.  
DVD 940.1 The monk.   Looks at the lives of monks during the Middle Ages, including their role in the Crusades and the monasteries they built.  
DVD 940.1 The serf.   Explores the daily lives of serfs during the Middle Ages, including a look at their uprisings which eventually changed the social structure in Europe.  
DVD 940.1 Social structure in the Middle Ages.   Explores the social hierarchy created by feudalism during the Middle Ages. Looks at relationships between social classes and the importance of land ownership.  
VID 942.03 Medieval England the peasants revolt.    Reenactment of the grim reality of life in the late Middle Ages in England. Focuses on Wat Tyler's rebellion of 1381.  

TRA 940.1          The Middle Ages. Set of transparencies featuring various aspects of life and events                             during medieval times.

Music :

CD 782.4           Carmina Burana

CD 782.4           Sinners & Saints: The ultimate Medieval and Renaissance music collection

CD 782.4           Istanpitta !! Medieval dances

CD 782.32         Gregorian Chants. The best of the Benedictine monks of St. Michael's.