Classroom Visits

Want a medieval historian to come talk to your class?

Wendy is available for Zoom or (in the Wake County area) In-Person Visits.

Wendy is prepared to deliver informative and interactive lessons on ancient, medieval, and early modern history that fit within the Common Core and State Social Studies Standards in North Carolina, Indiana, and Kentucky. While most of these lessons are geared towards 6th and 7th grade students, Wendy is able to accommodate learners of all ages and is more than happy to visit with Elementary, High School, and University level classes.

1066: An Introduction to life in The Middle Ages

  • Norman Conquest, Medieval Warfare and Politics, Medieval Texts and Material Culture, Castles, Medieval England and France, Bayeux Tapestry, Domesday Book.

  • High School World History

    World History is designed to be a historical study of societies, nations, economies, events, and cultures of the many regions of the world, providing historical background for each area and details inclusive of change over time, historical impact, religion, diplomacy, culture practices and beliefs, and economic, political, and social institutions.

    • WH.B.1 Analyze how artistic, literary, shaped by art, literature, philosophical, technological, and scientific ideas have developed and shaped society and institutions.

    • WH.C&G.1 Analyze the relationship between various societies and government in terms of freedom, equality, and power.

    • WH.H.1.1 Analyze historical events and issues in world history from a variety of perspectives.

  • This lesson is design to last for roughly 45 minutes to an hour.

    I have also given this lesson in conjunction with librarians at NC State University in D.H. Hill Library’s Visualization Gallery, which makes use of a 360 degree projection screen and virtual, life size recreation of the Bayeux Tapestry.

Medieval Knights

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  • 6th Grade World Studies I: Development of Civilizations Students will focus on the emergence, expansion, and decline of civilizations from the Paleolithic Era to 1400 CE. They will understand key factors that shaped the development of civilizations. A conscious effort should be made to include an integrated study of various societies and regions from every continent: Africa (North Africa, West Africa, East Africa, South Africa); Asia (East Asia, Central Asia, Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia); Europe; the Americas (North America, Central America, South America); the Caribbean; and the Pacific Islands.

    • 6.C&G.1 Understand the purpose of government and authority.

    • 6.E.1 Understand the economic activities of civilizations prior to 1400.

    • 6.H.1 Understand the development of civilizations and societies from various perspectives.

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Medieval Castles: From fact to fantasy

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  • 6th Grade World Studies I: Development of Civilizations Students will focus on the emergence, expansion, and decline of civilizations from the Paleolithic Era to 1400 CE. They will understand key factors that shaped the development of civilizations. A conscious effort should be made to include an integrated study of various societies and regions from every continent: Africa (North Africa, West Africa, East Africa, South Africa); Asia (East Asia, Central Asia, Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia); Europe; the Americas (North America, Central America, South America); the Caribbean; and the Pacific Islands.

    • 6.C&G.1 Understand the purpose of government and authority.

    • 6.E.1 Understand the economic activities of civilizations prior to 1400.

    • 6.H.1 Understand the development of civilizations and societies from various perspectives.

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