GRID LAND PROJECT
TARGET: I can explain the structure and organization of Feudalism in the Middle Ages.
INSTRUCTIONS
For this project, you will be spending time in the commons. You will have a limited amount of
time in the Commons to complete this project. As in class, off-task behaviors will NOT be
tolerated. This project is considered an assessment ‒ talking will not be allowed!
PART 1 - COMMONS - Working Map
(RoughDraftKey.pdf)
Grid demonstration: pay attention for this part, or you will not know what to do.
1. Find exact location of all items in the room.
2.
Number each item and write a description of it on the rough draft copy of the map.
i.e. “item 1: Tissue box 1”
PART 2 ‒ Map Features
3.
Using the inventory list of all items convert all items to a component of a feudal
community, i.e. Item 1: Tissue box 1 becomes Serf s houses
4.
Decide how to represent the item graphically on the map and on the map key.
In other words, give each item it’s own color and/or symbol. “Serf’s houses” could all
be Brown, for example.
PART 3: FINAL MAP
5.
Copy the location of the items from the Rough Draft to the Final Map. Be sure to use
the symbol/color you created in Step 4.
6.
Identify the person which goes with each item; For example, Serf s work in the fields
and Nobles live in the castle.
7.
Title your map and put a compass rose on it.
8.
Check for neatness and color.
PART 5: Administrative Tasks
9.
Include your First name, Last name and block number. Turn it in.
SCORING GUIDE
Refer to the criteria below to understand how your project will be graded.
Criteria
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Possible Points
All 18 components are in their exact location on the map.
All components are represented/labeled in the Map Key
Roles of the members of the community are assigned
Map has a Title and Compass Rose
Project is done neatly in color
Total Points Possible
18
18
4
5
5
50
Name: ________________________________________________________________Block: R1 R2 Y1 Y2
COMPONENTS
TARGET: I can explain the structure and organization of Feudalism in the Medieval Europe.
Read pages 524 ‒ 526 in your textbook. (Also found on my website)These pages explain the
Manorial system. Your fief should include all the components mentioned on these pages plus
the landforms present in the commons.
BUILD YOUR FIEF ‒ ITEMS TO LOCATE
1. Land Features ‒ What is the geography like? What are the land forms?
Your fief may have the following landforms or features:
Fields (How many should a fief have?), Forests, Streams or River, Paths/Roads
2. Buildings ‒ Where do people live?
Your Fief may need housing for the following:
Lord, Knight, Peasants and Serfs
3. Other Buildings
Where are tools made ‒ is there a building for this?
What other buildings are needed for a fief to operate?
Are there animals, where are they kept?
List and number each item you find (some items may be listed more than once).
1. _____________________________
10. ______________________________
2. _____________________________
11. ______________________________
3. _____________________________
12. ______________________________
4. _____________________________
13. ______________________________
5. _____________________________
14. ______________________________
6. _____________________________
15. ______________________________
7. _____________________________
16. ______________________________
8. _____________________________
17. ______________________________
9. _____________________________
18. ______________________________