In this 14 week flexible schedule class, each week we will travel to a different part of the medieval world, discover and discuss what was happening, and then complete a fun art project that goes along with our weekly theme.  Though the "Middle Ages and Medieval" primarily relate to Western cultures, we will explore a few other regions during this same time period, we will also learn about the people of India, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands during this time period. 

Learners will engage with the stories of the people of the medeival world through videos, discussion questions in the Nearpod classroom and games, including a step by step instructional video for the art project each week 

*Since this class requires the use of Nearpod, each learner must be able to use the features of Nearpod, including, typing or audio recording responses on the keyboard and using drawing tools onscreen. Lessons can be accessed through a tablet or smartphone.*

Each week will be its own theme, and project.  Each week's lesson with be presented on Nearpod and include:
1) 10-15 minute video lecture and slideshow
2) Open ended discussion questions
3) Polls, matching games, memory games and/or quizzes, designed to increase interaction and retention of the lesson
4) Step by step art lesson video.  Each art project will be a person, place of thing from the history lesson.  

Each week will be its own theme, and project:
Week 1: Rome After the Fall – We will discuss the perils facing the Roman Empire which concluded in it's division and ultimate decline. 
              Then we will draw a Roman soldier. 
Week 2: Medieval Celts – Who were the Celtic people? We will learn about this rich civilization including family life, geography, and the 
              accomplishments of the Celtic artisans. Then we will draw a Celtic initial
Week 3: The Byzantine Empire – The lesson will discuss the originas of the Byzantine Empire as well as the social and political 
              environment of that culture. We will paint a mosaic portrait.
Week 4: India in the Middle Ages – Though "medieval" history relates primarily to Europe, we will learn about the people in India, 
               especially the relationship between politics and religion.  We will draw a Hindu temple
Week 5: Rise of Islam – We will learn about Muhammad and the culture and contributions of the Islamic Empire. Then we will create an                
               Islamic inspired pattern.
Week 6: China in the Middle Ages – The Dynasties of China each made an impact of the politics and culture of the country.  We will 
               learn about the Golden Age of China.  Then we will draw Chinese inspired pottery.
Week 7: The Maori – It will be centuries before Western Europe becomes aware of the Pacific Islands.  We will learn about the founding 
               of New Zealand and the rich culture of the Maori people.  Then we will draw a Maori inspired pattern.
Week 8: The Franks – Who lived in France before it was France?  We will learn about Frankish tribes and the leaders who unified the 
               people to become what we now call the country of France. We will draw medieval coins
Week 9: France in the Middle Ages - We will explore the early days of medieval France and draw a French village.
Week 10: The Vikings – Who were the Vikings? We will learn about the travels of the Vikings from their raids in Europe to their discovery 
                of North America.   We will draw a  longship
Week 11: English Kings – We will explore the origins of the monarchy in England, focussing on the Norman invasion of 1066.  We will 
                draw a portion of the Bayeaux Tapestry. 
Week 12: Medieval Castles – Why did people build castels?  This lesson will discuss the feudal system in England.  We will draw a 
                castle.
Week 13: Medieval Knights – Who were knights?  Why were there knights in medieval Europe?  We will continue a discussion of the 
                fuedal system and the evolution of a knights role in that system.  We will draw portrait of a knight
Week 14: The Crusades – A continued discussion of knights, we will learn about the crusades made to Jerusalem.  We will look at the 
                crusades from all sides, discussing the cultural and religious differences that lead to conflict. Then we will draw a portrait of Saladin. 

**Participation in the classroom discussion will be required to check for proper understanding and to promote a sense of community among enrolled learners. Participation will include Nearpod interactive questions and games, and may include thoughtful posts, Uploading photos of your artwork. offering feedback to other learners and/or uploading videos of thoughts or questions. 
*Since this class requires the use of Nearpod, each learner must be able to use the features of Nearpod, including, typing or audio recording responses on the keyboard and using drawing tools onscreen. Lessons can be accessed through a tablet or smartphone. No account is required*