Let's jump back in time to an era after the collapse of the Roman Empire but before the Renaissance began in Europe...an era referred to as the Middle Ages. Students will be immersed in the history, people, architecture, events, and literature of this time in European history.

Each week a lesson, quiz, and assignment will be posted in the Outschool classroom on Monday at 8 AM EST.  Learners have one week to complete assignments.  The teacher will provide feedback and encouragement for all assignments.

Course Outline:

Week One -  The Events of the Middle Ages
-An Interactive Nearpod Lesson
-Kahoot! Quiz
-Assignment:  A Timeline Activity

Week Two - Feudalism:  Kings and Nobles
-An Interactive Nearpod Lesson
-A Gimkit Game
-Assignment: A Medieval Feast

Week Three - Feudalism:  Knights and Peasants
-An Interactive Nearpod Lesson
-A Kahoot! Quiz
-Assignment: Create a Shield

Week Four - Castles and Architecture
-An Interactive Nearpod Lesson
-A Gimkit Game
-Assignment:  Design Your Own Castle

Week Five - The People of the Middle Ages
-An Interactive Nearpod Lesson
-A Kahoot! Quiz
-Assignment:  Research and Create a Visual Presentation about a Person From the Middle Ages

We will learn about these topics of interest: The Plague, Hundred Years War, Crusades, Peasants' Revolt, War of the Roses, Alfred the Great, Charlemagne, Joan of Arc, Muhammad, Peter the Hermit, nobility, weaponry, Gothic architecture, and much more!