Week 1
Lesson 1
Invasions From Every Corner
-Understand the context and causes of the 'Barbarian Invasions' during the Western Roman Empire's decline, the key invading groups, and their effects on Rome. 
-Study Charlemagne's ascent to power, his imperial coronation, and his enduring influence on Europe's political and cultural landscape.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Vikings & the Birth of Feudalism
-Understand the Viking Age, its timeline, and key regions of Viking presence. 
-Identify their social hierarchy and the impact of their explorations and maritime innovations on their expansion, including longship significance. 
-Learn about Viking religious practices and their dual role as raiders and traders in cultural exchanges.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Feudalism, Manor Life & the Roman Catholic Church
-Grasp the development of feudalism in medieval Europe, its social order, and the power dynamics between different classes, from peasants to kings. 
-Understand feudal contracts and the reciprocal obligations they entailed, the economic ties within the system, and the layout and governance of a medieval manor.
-Understand the structure, authority and influence of the medieval Church.
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Golden Age of Islam
-Introduce the Abbasid, Umayyad (in Spain), and Fatimid caliphates, focusing on their capitals and cultural significance.Explore the Golden Age of Islam, focusing on the Abbasid caliphate. 
-Investigate scientific and cultural advancements, economic structures, and their global impact.
 Week 5
Lesson 5
The Crusades & the Reconquista
-Understand the causes and key Crusades, and their broad impact on Europe and the Middle East. 
-Comprehend the Reconquista, its timeline, and the Christian realms involved.
 Week 6
Lesson 6
West African Empires
-Map and understand the locales of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires, their trade networks, and geographical contexts. 
-Study the origins and trade significance of Ghana, Mali's Mansa Musa's influence and Hajj, and Sunni Ali's leadership in Songhai. 
-Examine their agricultural methods, innovations, and architecture, and appreciate their cultural and artistic legacies, noting the distinct and shared traits among these West African empires.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Byzantine Empire & Kievan Rus/Early Russia
-Analyze Constantinople's strategic geography and its impact on Byzantine dominance.
-Explore the role of Christianity in shaping Byzantine society and governance.
-Examine Justinian I's key contributions.
-Understand the Byzantine political system and the Emperor's authority.
-Investigate Byzantine economic policies and their significance.
-Study Kiev's influence on Eastern Europe and Prince Vladimir's conversion to Christianity.
-Assess Kiev's society, government, economy, and trade.
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Hundred Years' War & Emergence of Nation-States
-Examine feudalism's enduring effects on Europe, its decline, and the rise of centralized states. 
-Chart key historical events shaping England, France, Spain, and Russia. 
-Analyze King John's impact on English monarchy centralization and assess the Magna Carta's influence on constitutional governance.
-Grasp the causes of the Hundred Years' War, its key figures and military innovations, and its effects on English and French society. 
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Black Death
-Explore the Black Plague's history, spread, and profound effects on society, economy, and demographics in medieval Europe, and its broader implications for the decline of feudalism and the dawn of the Renaissance.
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Wars of the Roses
-Understand the War of the Roses' origins, key battles, and figures, and its outcomes, including the rise of the Tudor dynasty and the centralization of English royal authority.
 Week 11
Lesson 11
Feudal Japan
-Understand Japan's feudal system and the Bushido code's principles, the influential figures in samurai history, the dynamics of the Sengoku Period, and draw comparisons between Japanese feudalism and other medieval societies.
 Week 12
Lesson 12
Medieval China & the Mongols
-Assess the Mongol Empire's influence on Medieval China, examining military, governance, and cultural impacts during the reigns of Genghis and Kublai Khan, and the Yuan Dynasty's significance. 
-Identify Chinese dynasties pivotal for cultural and technological advancements from the Sui to the Ming. 
-Explore the Silk Road's prosperity and the Pax Mongolica's role in enhancing trade and cultural exchange, including accounts like Marco Polo's, illustrating its global significance.
 Week 13
Lesson 13
Mesoamerican Civilizations
-Identify and describe the locations and geography of Aztec, Inca, and Mayan civilizations, examine their agricultural and technological advancements, and differentiate between these cultures in terms of societal structure, traditions, and historical contributions, while also assessing the profound impact of European contact and conquest on these civilizations.
 Week 14
Lesson 14
Medieval Moments Projects
Learners will showcase their understanding of medieval societies through a creative project. They will create a short story, graphic novel, comic strip, or series of memes highlighting the unique aspects, daily life, and heritage of a chosen culture or empire, spanning Europe, Japan, China, the Mongol Empire, the Golden Age of Islam, Mesoamerica, and West Africa.