Compare and Contrasting Feasts

In this activity, students will compare and contrast food preparation and dining in medieval times to present day. Students will use a T-Chart with one side for a medieval feast, and the other for present day.

For example:

Medieval Times

"There were no forks, but napkins were provided. They shared goblets of wine, and between courses the Ewerer appeared with water for them to wash their fingers."

Present Day

We use forks, knives, spoons, and other utensils to eat. If we want to wash our hands we do so in a sink.

Student Instructions

Create a T Chart comparing and contrasting eating and food preparation in medieval times with the present day.

1. Click "Use This Template"
2. Label one column "Medieval Times" and the other "Present Day"
3. In each description box under "Medieval Times", describe the ways food was prepared and served according to the text.
4. Create images for each description, using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
5. In each description box under "Present Day", describe the way food is prepared and served now
6. Create images for each description, using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
7. Click "Save & Exit" when done.