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Discover the Middle Ages, World History and Art - Whole Year Full Curriculum

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Ages 6-11
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Get ready to travel through time with history and art! In this ongoing class, learners will discuss the people and geography of the medieval world while completing an historically themed art project each week. Perfect for homeschool.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(550 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
3-10 learners per class
50 min

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 4
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.  

Learners will engage with the stories of the people of the medieval world through viodeo chat and a step by step art project each week.  Classroom discussion will be focussed on the week's historical material and how the art project helped bring the themes to life.  Though the "Middle Ages" primarily relates to Western cultures, we will explore a few other regions during this same time period.

Each week will be it’s own theme, and project:

August:
 Rome After the Fall
 Celts and Christianity

September:
The Bysantine Empire
India in the Middle Ages
The Rise of Islam
China in the Middle Ages

October:
The Maori

NO CLASS THE WEEK OF 10/7 

The Franks
The Vikings

November:
The FirstEnglish Kings
Medieval Castles
Medieval Knights

NO CLASS WEEK OF 11/19

December:
The Crusades 
The Diaspora. 
Japan in the Middle Ages 

No Class the Weeks of December 24th and 31th 

January:
  The Mongols invade the East – we will learn about the geography covered by the Mongols.  Draw a portrait of Ghengis Khan
Marco Polo Goes to China – We will learn about Marco Polo’s 40 year journey to China from Spain.  Then draw a picture of Polo and his trade convoy. 
  The First Russians – We will learn about Ivan the Great, and Ivan the Terrible.  We will draw a Russian cathedral.
  The Ottoman Empire -  We will learn of the fall of the Byzantine Empire as the Ottoman Turks invaded.  We will draw The Lion Gate.
  The Plague in Europe – We will learn about the medieval pandemic that swept Europe.  Draw a plage mask. 

February:
  100 Years War, Joan of Arc - Who fought a war for over 100 years?  We will explore the tension between England and France over the rightful monarchs of each country.  We will  draw Joan of Arc's shield
  Wars of the Roses - Why were there so many people who claimed the right to rule England?  This week's lesson will focus on  the war between cousins over the British throne, and how the winner changed the course of history.  We will draw The Tower of London
  The Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal, The kingdoms that today make up the countries of Spain and Portugal shaped world exploration. We will discuss the political and cultural foundations of these countries, and learn how geography affected their  choices.  We will create a map of this region
  Africa in the Middle Ages - During this period, the world started to get smaller.  Western Europeans begin to explore Africa.  We will discuss the kingdoms of Africa during this time period, and the impact Europe had on Africa. We will draw a caravan in the Sahara Desert

March
 India in the Middle Ages - India was prospering during this period of time. We will learn how the Moghul Empire thrived, and draw a Hindu temple
  Exploring New Worlds - This lesson will discuss the various explorers mainly from Portugal and Spain who traveled the world 
                in search of new routes to the East.  We will draw and paint an explorer's ship

No Class Weeks of March 10th and 17th
 

April
The Maya of Central America - The Maya existed for about 1,750 years, from 250 BCE to 1500 CE.  We will talk about the  historical evidence and oral tradition of the Maya. We will draw Mayan pyramids

  The Renaissance – We will discuss how Europe transitioned out of the “middle ages” and into a new way of thinking about art, science, religion, and more.  We will draw a portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci. 
  Henry VIII - No, he wasn't named Henry the 8th because he had 8 wives, he only had 6!  Who was this man who wasn't 
                supposed to be the king, and how did he change history? We will draw a portrait of Henry VIII
  The Gutenberg press - What does the printing press have to do with religion?  We will discuss the impact of Gutenberg's press 
                on civilization as well as the reformation.  We will draw and paint a stained glass window
 Exploring the Galaxy, Galileo - The world Galileo was born into was heavily controlled by religion.  How did religion play a 
                 part in science?  We will draw and paint Galileo's telescope

May
 Queen Elizabeth of England - Who was this woman who was never supposed to be queen?  We will discuss Elizabeth's 
                 family, and how she eventually took the throne. We will draw a portrait of Queen Elizabeth
 William Shakespeare - This lesson will look at the life and times of The Bard, and how his art continues to influence us today. 
                 We will draw the Globe Theater
 Sir Walter Raleigh - Don't call him a pirate!  He preferred, statesman, soldier, writer, explorer, and a favorite client of the 
                  English regent, Queen Elizabeth I.  We will draw a map to Roanoke
 The Spanish Armada - England wants in on world exploration, but Spain has something to say about that.  We will discuss 
                  the origins of the battle between Spain and Englad, and discuss war tactics used.  We will draw the ocean battle

Learning Goals

Students will have a deeper understanding of the ancient world, with a completed portfolio of art projects at the end of the session to help bring that understanding to life.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Although there is no homework assigned, students may desire to work on their art projects outside of classroom time.
Supply List
Each art project can be completed with materials the learner has at home.  I will demonstrate using markers, crayons, watercolor paints, colored pencils, and more.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Illustrated History of the World Smithsonian History Year by Year

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate
Doctoral Degree from Chapman University School of Law
Hello! I can't wait to learn and share with you! I have a bachelors degree in history, a doctorate in law, and certifications in photography and therepeudic art . I love learning, and teaching others. 

I am a mom to 5 amazing kids, ages 17, 15, 14, 11, and 9. I've taught art classes for over 25 years and have worked with all ages. I am excited to reach out to even more students on this Outschool. I believe with Pablo Picasso that, "Every child is an artist." And my goal as an art teacher is to make sure we all have the desire and confidence to keep being creative and enjoy a life full of learning.  Because just as Picasso said, "The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." 

I homeschool my 3 youngest children for several years, and now all 5 are home with me. I love teaching them art and history.  I love using my passion for history to teach how the events of our past have shaped our future.  

When I am not teaching, our family travels.  I love to travel to see the original art I study and teach about, and the geography that has inspired artists and influenced our history.

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