History-Up-Close_Medieval

Home Display Themes Gallery Fun Downloads Links Contact Details Melbourne, Australia Telephone: (03) 9338 8993 Mobile: 0425 704 545 Email: historyupclose@iprimus.com.au Webmaster: ginabrooks@iprimus.com.au	Display Packages MEDIEVAL FROM THE DARK AGES TO RENAISSANCE Activities
	COSTUME & LIFESTYLE: Participants are encouraged to try on medieval clothing to aid understanding of cultural and class differences and the varying roles required to make a functional medieval society. The raw materials and technology of clothing construction is explored along with aspects of everyday medieval life and society.
	ARMS & ARMOUR: A hands on approach to the military aspect of the medieval period. Students participate in several activities used to demonstrate the changes in technology as well as the social aspects such as knighthood. Interaction between radically different cultures is explored via the crusades and the changes engendered in terms of societal attitude and technology. Students can volunteer to try on armour and helmets or handle various objects and pieces of equipment. The session is concluded with an activity requiring the whole class to become members of a shield wall to encourage team work and an understanding of early medieval tactics as used at the Battle of Hastings.
	MUSIC & DANCE: Re-constructed medieval music face to face. A variety of vocal and instrumental music is used to display a wide array of medieval instruments and to give participants a sample of various languages, rhythms and themes common to medieval Europe. Volunteers are encouraged to sound trumpets or provide a simple rhythm on drums to assist with the dances. Students are taught two simple and fun dances to help put people in their ancestors' shoes.
	ARCHERY: Students are encouraged to try archery with one on one guidance from our presenters, the role of archery both in war and sport are explored.
	HERALDRY & SHIELD MAKING: (see large image of photo) Introduces participants to the basics of heraldry. Participants are encouraged to create their own shields for display with designs and guidance provided. The results make a colourful display for home rooms or school library. Students are only required to bring their pens and pencils or the school can supply them for the duration of the activity.
	GAMES: Thoroughly hands on, participants are provided with rules and equipment to play Viking Kubb or Nine Man's Morris as described in Alfonso X's 13th century treatise. Other types of games and medieval attitudes to games and entertainment are also explored.
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