HISTORY: Medieval & Church History from The Fall of Rome to the Renaissance

Thursdays 9:00-10:00 Grade Level 4-6

Teacher : Marlene Mika mchiaty@yahoo.com Student Fee: $20.00

(No copy fee)

Class Size: 20

This dynamic class will cover the period of history from The Fall of Rome to the Spanish Armada and Counter-reformation. I have chosen a curriculum that is new to our Co Op this year because it tells historical facts in a direct, bite-sized way with loads of pictures, while interweaving God’s Word and Church History with the overall narrative of history. This helps students understand the Christian themes and connections that reappear throughout. This course book also shares interesting tidbits and oddities. This course will use FUN hands-on activities which incorporate team-building and engaging discussions to help students learn from, and apply, scripture & concepts covered!! Here are some topics we’ll cover:

• The Fall of Rome and the European Dark Ages. • Hundreds of topics from around Europe and the Mediterranean Sea, including: the rise of

Christian France; knights, castles and feudalism; the rise of Islam; Muslim Spain; the Viking Age; the Norman Conquest; the Crusades; the Hundred Years' War; the Wars of the Roses; the six wives of King Henry VIII; and many more.

• Church history from the persecution of the early church and the conversion of Emperor Constantine through the Protestant Reformation.

• Topics from faraway India, China, Japan, Mongolia, Africa and the Americas. • The Age of Discovery and the New World. • The Printing Revolution. • The Renaissance in Art and Science. • Empires from all over the world

Homework Requirements: Homework will include weekly reading assignments from the textbook and Cool History for Middles worksheet completion. Additionally, each student will do one research project. Research Paper: All students will write a paper on a chosen topic (4th-1pg, 5th-1.5pg, 6th – 2pg). Students will present their work to the class and have visual aids (board) Required Supplies/Text: BiblioPlan For Families: Cool Classical History & Literature Curriculum is based in Charlottesville, VA. BOOK: BiblioPlan Medieval Remember the Days. 15% off discount code: Redeem15 WORKBOOK: BiblioPlan Medieval Cool History for Middles (2-6) (Reproducible for whole family)

• If it serves your family, please feel free to purchase E-books. Students are required to bring their completed workbook sheets (Cool History for Middles) to class, though. http://www.biblioplan.net

Helper Information: Two additional helpers will be needed. The helpers will be responsible for assisting with classroom set-up, clean up, student concerns, and with weekly projects.