Discover the Middle Ages, World History and Art Course
Get ready to time travel! In this whole year curriculum class, learners will discuss the people and places of the medieval world and complete an historically themed art project each week. Homeschool history/social studies class.
What's included
36 live meetings
30 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. At the conclusion of each class session learners will share their artwork and receive constructive feedback on their art, as well as discussion on how the piece relates to the historical topice covered in the lesson.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
In this year long course, 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 terms "Middle Ages" and "Medieval" primarily relate to Western cultures, we will explore a few other regions during this same time period. Learners will engage with the stories of the people of the medeival world through discussion questions, and a step by step historically themed art project each week We begin each class with presentation about that week's topic, including questions and discussion in the classroom. Discussion topics will include the cultural context of the middle ages: socio/economic advances, religions, languages, individuals, ideas, stories and wars through an interactive multimedia power point presentation. Then, we continue the discussion while we draw something related to what we just learned. Young learners have the opportunity to take their understanding to a deeper level as they draw what they just learned.
Learning Goals
Students will have a deeper understanding of world history, with a completed portfolio of art projects from the end of the session to help bring that understanding to life.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum36 Lessons
over 36 WeeksLesson 1:
Rome After the Fall
We will discuss the perils facing the Roman Empire which concluded in ist division and ultimate decline. Then we will draw a Roman soldier.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Celtic People
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 style initial.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Bysantine 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.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 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
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Discussions about culture and history can include difficult or scary discussion topics such as racism and war. These topics are unavoidable when discussin world history, as they are a real and true part of the human experience. I am very experienced in discussing these topics, and prepared to discuss them in an age appropriate way. We will always aske the question "why" and discuss how we can learn to be fair in our modern world.
Supply List
Learners are encouraged to use any art supplies they have to create art in our class. A folder or sketchook, where all the lessons can stay together is recommended. I will be using markers to demonstrate the drawing.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate
Doctoral Degree from Chapman University School of Law
I studied history with an emphasis in art history as an undergraduate at the University of California, Santa Barbara. In order to further my undestanding of world history, studied abroad in both London and Paris, travelling extensively through Europe to see historical sites personally. My love of history and geo-political issues led me to recieve a doctorate in law. Additionally, I have increased my learning of the power of art for both memory and healing by earning a certificate in therepeudic art .
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Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $685 for 36 classes1x per week, 36 weeks
50 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
3-9 learners per class