Your students will understand what a medieval castle did and why it was built the way it was before they ever pick up a piece of cardboard. Three focused lessons build real content knowledge around how castles developed, who lived in them, and how they were attacked and defended. The model project brings it all together. Answer keys, pacing guides, grading sheets, and Google Slides versions are all included so the unit runs smoothly from day one. Everything is classroom-tested and ready t