History·Medieval Times·conceptual
Women in the Middle Ages
The lives of medieval women: noblewomen managing estates, peasant women's hard daily work, nuns and abbesses, notable figures like Eleanor of Aquitaine and Joan of Arc
Suggested ages 9–11
Evidence of understanding
- Describe the different lives of noblewomen, peasant women, and nuns
- Name at least one notable medieval woman and explain what she did
- Explain one way women's lives in medieval times were more restricted than today
Assessment prompt
Could Women in the Middle Ages tell you about what life was like for women in medieval times and name a famous medieval woman who made her mark on history?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.