This activity has been modified from the original. Credit goes to the educators at http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/castle_builder/.

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Game Plan: To begin your research, look at the Internet site "Life in a Medieval Castle" at http://www.castlewales.com/life.html This site will give you a good look at daily life in a Welsh castle.

1. What is the importance of a "Great Hall" in a castle?

2. What did a typical hall look like? Flooring? Lighting?

*3. Describe how heating was accomplished in the medieval halls.

*4. Describe the kitchens found in medieval castles.

*5. Explain how the main bedrooms and guestrooms were laid out in the castle.

6. What were "squints" used for?

*7. Did castles have water accessible on all floors? Explain.

8. Where was the chapel located in early castles?

9. How are guests seated when they came for dinner?

*10. List four things you learned about knights.

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