Middle Ages

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of Social Studies and ELA. The class will focus on what the world was like after the fall of the Roman Empire. Students will be required to do reading, writing and be able to explain their answers and participate in class discussions.

Week: 

  1. Fall of Rome and Barbarians 

  2. Byzantine Empire and Islamic Empires

  3. China’s Golden Age and Japan/Korea 

  4. Vikings 

  5. English History 

  6. Crusades and Reconquista of Spain 

  7. Mongols and Marco Polo

  8. Russia and Ottoman Empire

  9. Bubonic Plague 

  10. 100 Years War and War of the Roses 

  11. Spain/Portugal and Era of Exploration 

  12. West African Kingdoms 

  13. The Americas (Inca, Aztec, Maya) 

  14. Renaissance and Scientific Revolution 

  15. Empires Collide