Cascade Middle School Medieval FairWhen: Spring Mastery ProjectWhere: Throughout the School

Parents

And

Grandmas

Love

The

Medieval

Faire!

The Medieval Faire

What Is the Medieval Faire?

  The Age of Faith is an in-depth, month long study of the Middle Ages in Europe, the times of chivalry and feudalism, the age of kings and knights.

  The Medieval Faire is a community celebration with 320 student generated historical exhibits, a feast, and authentic costumes all focused on the history of Medieval Europe.

The Medieval Faire is also a juried competition where the best exhibits will be awarded ribbons and best of show honors by community judges.

Cascade Middle School has enjoyed 30 years putting on and instructing students creating the Medieval Faire. The Medieval Faire represents the best in project based learning and real world accountability when 320 student exhibits are displayed for a community audience of over a thousand parents and residents of our

district. Many citizens enjoy the faire as much as the students.

A Brief History of

the Medieval Fair

At CMS

MF: A Juried CompetitionBE AGRAND PRIZE WINNER!!

Medieval Fair Projects

 

Medieval Faire Projects Consists of 5 Key Components:

A Presentation Board

A Table Display

Authentic Research/Project Report on Selected Topic

Multimedia Presentation on Research/What Was Learned

Presentation of Board and Multimedia to Class

Be Creative When Constructing Your Medieval Project

Medieval Projects Are Multifaceted

Completing a Medieval Project Entails:

Being Organized

Following Directions

Meeting Deadlines

Real Follow Through

Taking Risks

Working With Parents

Working With Classmates

Medieval Project: Table Display

 If you are interested in winning a ribbon in the judged portion of the Medieval Faire, your table display must be a knockout!!

Good table displays are creative and have numerous tangibles such as models, timelines, archival records, recipes and authentic food from medieval times.

Everything on your table display must be integrated into your theme and stand out.

Have Fun Being A Real Researcher

Medieval Project: Display Board

Must have central theme based on authentic research.

Title and Border must relate to central theme/stand out.

  Contain at least five different media including maps, archival records, pictures, illustrations, famous historical figures, timelines, period artwork and more.

Use conventional three by five foot project board project board available at K-mart, Tridee, or Fred Meyers

Note Attention to Detail: All Facets of MF Project

Medieval Project: Authentic Research and Project Report

Choose topic wisely, one that will sustain your interest all month.

Research topic shall be broken down into at least 8 manageable subtopics

Each subtopic shall be covered in-depth

All notes and subsequent report need to be summarized in your own words, no copying materials verbatim or claiming others’ work as your own

Research/Information shall be obtained from at least 4 online sources and 4 hardback/library sources

The Medieval Fair is a Family Affair

Take Advantage of Expertise and Help From Your Parents, Your Grandparents and That Neighbor Who Loves Projects!

Medieval Faire Project:Multimedia Presentation

Must be at least ten slides, one for each subtopic of theme

Each slide shall have in-depth summary of best information on each subtopic from your project report

At least two paragraph each of what went well in your research, project, and presentation, what happened at the Medieval Faire

Include a two paragraph essay highlighting what you learned and ways to improve your abilities to do complex projects, research in your own words, and effective multimedia presentations.

Take Pride In What You Do And Achieve:Over A Thousand Patrons Will Enjoy Your Exhibit!

Medieval Gallery

Medieval Gallery

Medieval Feast Is A Special Medieval Theme: Authentic Recipes and Food From The Middle Ages!

Doing Your Best and Having Fun Is What The Medieval Faire is All About!

Gallery: Medieval Lasses

MF: Pride In Achievement!

MF: Pride In Achievement!

Medieval Damsels

Feasts and Medieval Cooks

Pride!

Achievement!

Medieval Gallery

Medieval Gallery: Packed House

Medieval Artifacts Often Make a Project

Faire Damsels!

Sharing Pride In Achievement!

Brought to You By Mr. Bradley: CMS Historian and Social Studies Teacher

Thanks to all my students and parents for a medieval job well done! Special kudos to all those students and parents who love the study of medieval times as much as I do!

Long live the Medieval Faire!