Social+Studies+Learning+Station



Much of __Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince__ takes places at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which is a castle. In this learning station, you will learn more about castles!

1. Click on this link and read Chapters 1 - 4 of __The Book of Castles__.

2. Choose three of the following questions to answer in the discussion board titled **"Castles"**.
 * Why did people build castles?
 * What are castles made of?
 * Describe how castles were built during the Middle Ages.
 * Where would be a good location to build a castle?
 * Describe one important part of a castle.

3. Visit the following website. Look for my sticky note at the top of the page (it is labeled "ALH") and read the assignment I left for you.

4. Complete the task on your own sticky note. To create your own sticky note, double click anywhere on the gray part of your computer screen. **Please make sure to type your name on your sticky note!**