History of Weapons
Civilizations / Cultures Paleolithic Hunters & Gathers Ancient Mesopotamia Ancient Egypt Ancient China Ancient India Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Medieval Europe Medieval Africa Renaissance Examples of Early Weapons Rocks & Stones Sticks & Clubs Slings Spears Bow & Arrows Daggers Swords Shields Helmets Battering Ram Catapult Cross-bow Project Directions: 1. As a group decide who will research each culture. 2. Research your topic and report back to the group. 3. Using a variety of materials, make as many examples as possible of early weapons. 4. As a group, you will need to design a tri-fold board that includes a title, research, examples, pictures, photos, project description & all group member names. 5. Be prepared to present your project. Making Models Find and collect materials. (Cardboard, cardboard tubes, newspaper) You will have some patterns and directions available to use for some models. |
Catapults How to Build a Catapult http://www.stormthecastle.com/catapult/how-to-build-a-catapult.htm - www.stormthecastle.com Office Supply Catapult http://www.stormthecastle.com/catapult/office-supply-catapult.htm - www.stormthecastle.com Popsicle Catapult http://www.stormthecastle.com/catapult/teeny-tiny-catapult/make-the-teeny-tiny-catapult1.htm - www.stormthecastle.com Websites Warfare challenge - www.mesopotamia.co.uk Projectile Type Weapons of Ancient Egypt - www.touregypt.net Ancient Greek Warfare for Kids! - www.historyforkids.org |