History
Medieval Times
Conceptual
9–11 yrs
Medieval Legacy in Modern Life
中世纪遗产在现代生活中的体现
Description
What the Middle Ages gave us: Parliament, universities, common law, Gothic architecture, the English language (Anglo-Saxon + Norman French), place names, surnames; why we are still fascinated by the medieval world
Mastery Evidence
- Name at least three things from the Middle Ages that still affect our lives today
- Explain how the English language was shaped by Anglo-Saxon and Norman French
- Give a reason why people today are still fascinated by the medieval period (castles, knights, fantasy literature, games)
Assessment Prompt
Could your child name several things we still have today — from Parliament to English words to university degrees — that actually began in the Middle Ages?
