ELA: The Story of the World Book 2 - Thursday

The Story of the World: 

Volume 2 - The Middle Ages

Step into the fascinating world of knights, castles, explorers, and powerful empires! In this online class based on The Story of the World: Volume 2 – The Middle Ages, students will travel through the exciting thousand-year period between the fall of Rome and the beginning of the modern world. Together we will explore the rise and fall of kingdoms, the adventures of famous leaders, and the everyday lives of people during the Middle Ages. Students will discover how civilizations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East shaped the world we live in today. 

What makes this class exciting

 Engaging stories and discussions
 Maps and historical connections
 Critical thinking and fun activities
 Improve reading and writing skills 

This class is perfect for students who enjoy stories from history, interesting characters, and learning how the past connects to the present. By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of the Middle Ages and the many cultures that shaped our world.

Week: (some highlights…a total of 42 chapters) 

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 

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