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Grade Levels:
9 - 12

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Class Description
In this semester, we will study Medieval History, using The History of the Medieval World: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First Crusade by Susan Wise Bauer as our text. Students will be required to read from the text each week at home. A typical week will include reading about 50 pages. However, this is not as arduous as it sounds. The chapters include maps, illustrations, and inset excerpts of ancient texts. So it is not 50 pages of solid text. See the sample at this link (click on the Hardcover version) to see several chapter examples: https://tinyurl.com/HistofMedievalSample It is important that your child commit to doing the reading at home each week, as we will not be reviewing all of the reading material in class. Instead, we will discuss a few highlights from the readings, make connections between various societies we have studied, consider the stories in the context of timeline and influence, and do map work and other hands-on activities. Homework other than reading, will include a small amount of written work per week and three essays or projects per semester. Students should expect to spend 2-3 hours per week on reading and homework for this academic high school class. Class assignments will be posted to Google Classroom, and grades will be given.

Are there any Prerequisites?
No

Class Supply Fee

$15

What class supplies do parents need to provide?
Yes, purchase the book and bring the binder from last semester or a new binder for notebook.

Will homework be required for this class?
No

Additional Info:
Students need to use Google Classroom for the class homework, so they will need computer and internet access for their homework.