Living like in the Middle Ages
To gain an insight into medieval village life, you don't necessarily have to go to an open-air museum. The narrow alleyways and typical structures of a settlement from this period can also be wonderfully recreated with this handicraft sheet. The typical half-timbered façade with the pointed gable roofs is vividly depicted in this village. The detached houses clearly indicate the character of the village and provide an authentic view of the design of medieval villages.
- Scale 1:160, 5 pages
- Difficulty level: Easy, for ages six and up
- Scale 1:160 (N gauge), LxWxH 42x30x12cm
- Perfect for elementary school
Illustrative history lesson
This village teaches historical knowledge in a playful way. This half-timbered village is made of sturdy paper and is easy to make. Cutting out the cubic shapes is no problem and gluing them together is child's play thanks to the simple construction. The large number of small houses are ideal for group work in elementary school. Project weeks will be a complete success with this craft sheet!
Excellent for project weeks
In addition to historical facts about medieval village life, this arts and crafts sheet can also be used to teach other knowledge that is taught in elementary school. The calculation of scales in math lessons is wonderfully applied here and German lessons also benefit from this craft sheet. Stories such as Till Eulenspiegel or the fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm are given a good point of reference with this medieval village. This village can be used in craft lessons to explain half-timbered construction in a simple way.
Simple crafting and quick comprehension
The crafting process of the medieval village quickly conveys an authentic image of the Middle Ages. Children immediately understand the basic structures of the typical urbanization processes of medieval settlements. With the construction of a village, which is also a great design tool for the classroom, the difference to a medieval town can be illustrated even better in a further step. Use this wonderful teaching material, which can be used in a variety of ways, and give your pupils an unforgettable learning experience!
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