Middle School World History

$579.00 for Live

$249 for Self-Paced

This class will be an introductory survey of the Middle Ages and Early Modern World from the time of Constantine through the 18th Century. We will focus on connecting events and ideas to people and on making connections concerning cause and effect of human activity and relationships throughout the relevant time periods. Large-scale topics include the Fall of Western Rome, Formation of Medieval Europe, Rise of Islam, Crusades, Late Medieval Period, Renaissance and Reformation, formation of the Early Modern World through the 1800s. 

This class aims to familiarize students with the figures and events of the Medieval and Early Modern Eras of history. They will also learn to develop critical thinking skills to make cause and effect connections concerning historical interpretation.   

This class meets on Tuesdays at 2 pm, Eastern Standard Time.

NOTE: Space is limited so enroll early.

  • • attend weekly class sessions (recordings will be available after each session)

    • complete weekly reading assignments

    • take weekly quizzes and answer the discussion questions meant to promote critical thinking

    • write two short, historical figure papers

  • Required Textbooks:
    The History of the Medieval World by Susan Wise Bauers

    The History of the Renaissance World by Susan Wise Bauers

    There will also be secure links to primary source documents and online articles. 

  • • Students have access to recorded lectures from their course and can choose which books to read and in what order.

    • Students will have access to weekly reading pacing guides, discussion questions, paper suggestions, and auto-grade quizzes.

    • This class does not include live class sessions or teacher support. Learn more about live vs self-paced lit classes here.

    • All recordings will be available from the first day of fall semester through the end of the following July.

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