During the Middle Ages there were wars and conflicts in many places in Europe. Kings and Nobles built castles to defend themselves from their enemies, and knights and soldiers trained to defend their lands and attack others.
A castle could be attacked by invaders from afar, or an enemy lord nearby. Castles were designed to be very strong and easy to defend. However, armies often lay siege to a castle in an effort to have the defenders surrender. Because of the many ways in which castles could be defended, new weapons were invented and "super-sized" to help the attackers. The catapult was used to fling mid sized rocks into the courtyard and break down any wooden structures. Battering rams using large trees were used to smash the doors of the castle, and the mighty trebuchet was used to break down the walls. These kits here are realistic recreations of real medieval siege engines that work and demonstrate the technology of the times.
All pieces are pre-cut and drilled for ease of making.
They use realistic materials, wood, leather, and string.
They come with simple and clear instructions.
They take about an hour to build by children from ages 10 and over.
To link the activities with real life!
All you need are some good scissors and glue!
The kits are great for a medieval studies unit. They are strong and functional and have simple and clear instructions. They take about an hour to build and will work for a long time in a class or around the house.
During the Middle Ages there were wars and conflicts in many places in Europe. Kings and Nobles built castles to defend themselves from their enemies, and knights and soldiers trained to defend their lands and attack others. 
