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Falcon Court at Coarsegold Elementary School
The 9th annual seventh grade Renaissance Faire and Shakespeare Festival
was held earlier this month. The day was devoted to having students learn
about the daily life of someone who lived during this time period. They
lived the day as if they had been transported back to the time of Queen
Elizabeth, complete with costumes.
The group Falcon’s Court (www.falconscourt.org) provided students with
an opportunity to experience what life was like in the Middle Ages. There
were opportunities for the students to practice calligraphy, make candles
and create brass rubbings. All of the items that the students created
were taken home as a memento of the day.
Students also learned some facets of military life. They were shown how
the Elizabethan Soldiers were trained. They were also introduced to some
of the weaponry of the time.
As a reminder that even in the Middle Ages, people needed to relax, the
students were taught how to play the game rounders. This game is the forefather
of both cricket and baseball.
The entire school was treated to a presentation on Falconry. The presentation
gave the students a better understanding of birds of prey. Students had
the chance to see an owl, a hawk and a falcon. They saw the birds in flight
just inches from their heads and learned of both the science and history
associated with falconry.
The evening held even more fun and entertainment. Students researched
different aspects of life in the Middle Ages as well as different individuals
from this time period. Classes created presentations and plays. During
the evening following their day of activities, they presented to a board
of adults.. Parents and community members were encouraged to ask questions
of the students on their particular topic. There was also a performance
of the classic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet.
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