Castle Terminology:
Portcullis: the vertical wooden or metal gate that guards the entry-way
Baily: A large open courtyard
Keep: Multi-story structure for people and storage.
Dungeon: a place to imprison those who were traitors, couldn't pay their taxes, or just naughty people
Walkway: Elevated vantage point for guards to keep watch
Moat: water encircling the castle
Portcullis: the vertical wooden or metal gate that guards the entry-way
Baily: A large open courtyard
Keep: Multi-story structure for people and storage.
Dungeon: a place to imprison those who were traitors, couldn't pay their taxes, or just naughty people
Walkway: Elevated vantage point for guards to keep watch
Moat: water encircling the castle
Cardboard Castles
•A castle (from Latin: castellum) is a type of fortified structure built in Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages by nobility.
•This is distinct from a palace, which is not fortified; from a fortress, which was not always a residence for nobility; and from a fortified settlement, which was a public defence. •Many castles were originally built from earth and timber, but had their defences replaced later by stone. Early castles often exploited natural defences, lacking features such as towers and arrowslits and relying on a central keep. |
Requirements:
–Made from cardboard
–No glue or fasteners. No exceptions
-You will get 24" of tape to use for your project. No more. No Less
–Must have an opening for our door template (6"x8")
–Base dimension must be no bigger than 16"x12” for max size
–Height – 14" tall max!
-Your castle build must include 4 of the 6 from the terminology section at the top of the page.
–Decorated/painted and have peasants/soldiers **BONUS**
–You must bring in your own materials (we have some to share)
–Made from cardboard
–No glue or fasteners. No exceptions
-You will get 24" of tape to use for your project. No more. No Less
–Must have an opening for our door template (6"x8")
–Base dimension must be no bigger than 16"x12” for max size
–Height – 14" tall max!
-Your castle build must include 4 of the 6 from the terminology section at the top of the page.
–Decorated/painted and have peasants/soldiers **BONUS**
–You must bring in your own materials (we have some to share)
Protect the Nobility
•While you door will be vulnerable to attack from the next project we do your King and/or Queen must be protected in your castle. •They must be easily accessed by the teacher for ‘installation’ and removal in a specific spot. •The ‘spot’ should be able to fit an object like an ‘egg’ •Once your castle has been hit (up to 5 times) we will check on their condition to see if they have survived. -We should be able to see your egg from a "birds eye view" |
DAY 1 & 2 + Work
Using the design model (photo right) start on the first 4 design model questions. Start a Google/Word Doc and begin generating Ideas INDIVIDUALLY to answer them (Expand on the ideas I have included for each question) and then do the " A B C D E F" questions to start the research for your bridges. 1. Identify Problem: "The nobility need protection" 2. Determine Parameters: "See building rules above" 3. Conduct Research: "Include links and photos of historical/film castles" 4. Generate Solutions: "Begin your design on paper (including dimensions)" 5. Choose Best Solution 6. Implement Solution 7. Test and Evaluate 8. Redesign and Refine Include photos of inspiration and make designs that include: a) strength in structure (we will eventually be throwing objects at your castle) b) building cardboard objects without fasteners that lock together c) historical castle designs that you can model your design from d) historical trap doors or hidden rooms to protect the nobility (eggs) Housing Crisis: e)
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Print this Portcullis image 6"x8" for your castle entrance.
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Day 3+ Work
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Building a castle video!
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Day 4+ Work
Your initial plans should include different views of your castle (top, and 2 sides at least) as well as what you are building (decorations) to add to your castle for aesthetics! Remember that your front door (portcullis) should lead to the egg somewhere in the courtyard. The height of 14" is required for storage but if you can design it so that when you assembly it can be taller (up to 24")
DAY 5+ - Building plus extra important stuff
Along with building your castle your lord/king/royalty requires their coat of arms to be visible on your castle in either flag or plaque form. You will design a coat of arms that should include something important about each of the group members and their accomplishments or family history. It must be awesome, and drawn on 8.5x11 paper (color if possible). Your final version should be accompanied by a short paragraph explaining each symbol or things you have added to your coat of arms.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms A coat of arms is an heraldic visual design on an escutcheon (i.e., shield), surcoat, or tabard. The coat of arms on an escutcheon forms the central element of the fullheraldic achievement which in its whole consists of shield, supporters, crest, and motto. A coat of arms is traditionally unique to an individual person, family (except in the United Kingdom),[citation needed] state, organisation or corporation. |
Your coat of arms must have (at minimum):
A Shield shape A name A motto 4 Values Symbols Example for me (Holbrook) would be: Name: Holbrook Motto: Don't Shave too close Values: Brave, Hard Working, Skillful, Wise Symbols -Hammer -Beard -Strength -Water |