Teaching objectives of the lesson
Students will learn about the features of the Gothic cathedral that were built from the 12th to the 15th century. Students will also learn why such cathedrals were built in the way they were built, depending on their religious beliefs and the technology that was available at that time.

Resources for the lesson
• Two Videos clips from Youtube on medieval cathedrals in Europe;
• Power point presentation in pdf format the great Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages (Maltese and English version);
• Marking scheme for the questions in the power point (Maltese and English version).

Step 1
To open the Youtube link to watch the video clip on medieval Gothic cathedrals CLICK HERE.

Task
After having watched the video clip, briefly describe FIVE facts or features about the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages.

Step 2
Open the power point presentation in pdf format about Gothic cathedrals.

Step 3
Observe carefully each picture source and the written text on each slide. Choose the language version (Maltese or English) which suits you best.

Step 4
Once you went through all the slides in the power point, refer to the last two slides with the questions (Maltese or English version). Read the questions carefully before attempting to answer them.

Step 5
To open the Youtube link to watch the video clip about the key differences between the Romanesque cathedrals of the early Middle Ages and the Gothic cathedrals of the High and Late Middle Ages CLICK HERE.

Task
While watching the video take note in order to be able to explain FOUR differences between the Romanseque and Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages.

Step 6
Start answering the questions on a word document in this manner:

• Type in bold each question from the power point.
• Type in normal font the answer under each question.
• Enter a line space between each question.
• Use the clues in the questions (e.g. ‘Use slide 7 and 8 to help you answer’) to look for the answers
in the power point.

Step 7
To assess your work, download the pdf file with the marking scheme with the same name of the power point presentation. Here you can match your answers with the model answers in the marking scheme and rate your work from a total of 20 marks.