Full Year Medieval History Curriculum DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY
Bring the Middle Ages to life with a hands-on, literature-rich history curriculum designed for upper elementary and middle school students. Medieval History takes students on a journey from the fall of the Roman Empire through the Renaissance and Enlightenment, exploring the people, ideas, inventions, and civilizations that shaped the modern world. Designed for grades 6–8, this open-and-go curriculum blends engaging informational reading, maps, primary source connections, critical thinking, creative projects, and meaningful discussion to make history both memorable and enjoyable. While many students complete this course independently, it also works beautifully for family-style learning. This full-year curriculum covers: 🏛️ The Fall of Rome & the Byzantine Empire ☪️ The Rise of Islam & the Islamic Golden Age 🏯 Medieval China, Korea & Japan 🌍 Medieval Africa 🏰 Medieval Europe & Feudalism 🦅 The Americas Before European Contact 🎨 The Renaissance & Protestant Reformation 🔬 The Scientific Revolution, Age of Exploration & Enlightenment What's Included 1 year of open-and-go lessons Student informational articles written at an accessible middle school level Hands-on activities and creative projects Geography and map activities Vocabulary and review worksheets Timeline activities Crosswords, board games, and extension activities Recommended literature, picture books, movies, and videos Suggested pacing guide Perfect For Homeschool families Independent learners Family-style learning with multiple ages Charter schools and co-ops Students in grades 6–8 Standards Alignment This curriculum was designed to align closely with California 7th Grade History–Social Science Standards while also supporting the National C3 Framework for Social Studies. Its chronological approach and emphasis on historical thinking make it an excellent fit for many state history standards across the United States. Whether your student is building castles, tracing the Silk Road, exploring medieval kingdoms, studying the Renaissance, or discovering how new ideas changed the world, Medieval History transforms history into an engaging adventure they'll remember long after the school year ends. 📚 This is the DIGITAL version. It includes 247 pages of full-color. Both printer-friendly less color (no blue background), as well as a full-color (includes blue background) versions are included with the Digital Download. The printed edition is available here.