Castle Requirements

You are to use your creativity to build a castle from boxes. Look at pictures of castles to get ideas. there are many books and Internet sites that have pictures, construction ideas, and tips. Use a variety of boxes, toilet paper tubes, paper milk cartons, etc. Build your castle by gluing the different boxes together.

Your assignment is due March 28, 2011. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! Castles will be deducted a full grade for each day that they're late. They will not be accepted after March 31, 2011. NO EXCEPTIONS! If you are sick, have someone bring your castle to the school. If you have a vacation planned, turn your castle in before leaving. The castle will be 60% of your grade for the Middle Ages. DO NOT TURN IT IN LATE!

In order to earn a C grade, you must have the following:

bailey
keep
curtain/towers
drawbridge

In order to earn a B grade, you must have the items for the C grade plus:

moat
portcullis
gatehouse
barbican
arrow loops
crenelation
oubliette

In order to earn an A, you must have the items for the C/B castle plus:

chapel
stables
well
murder holes
postern gate
garderobe
great hall
solar

For an A, you MUST have a cut away!

For extra credit, add other features of a castle, small models of weapons like a trebuchet, or make your castle a part of a diorama with the surrounding landscape.

MAKE SURE TO LABEL ALL PARTS OF YOUR CASTLE!

Do not make your castle any larger than the top of your desk and do not use food.

Your castle should be built and nearly finished by March 17.

If you need help, talk to me EARLY so that I can help you during lunch recess or after school. Do not tell me that you need help two days before it's due.

I'm expecting quality work and evidence of some research. Get your family and friends to help you. Use your creativity! Have fun with this assignment!

If you have further questions, ask during class.