In Medieval Europe, students investigate the barbarian invasions and end of the Roman Empire; the influence of the Roman Catholic Church; the life of Charlemagne; the feudal system; castles and manors; chivalry; the growth of towns; women in the Middle Ages; William the Conqueror; the Magna Carta; Parliament; Joan of Arc; the plague; and the legacy of the Middle Ages. Students also discover medieval European art, architecture, and music, as well as the fictional King Arthur and Camelot.
This unit includes a Student Reader, Timeline Image Cards, and a Teacher Guide, providing Guided Reading Supports and the following Additional Activities: reading King Arthur fiction excerpts; interpreting maps; writing a medieval city charter; creating an illuminated manuscript; taking virtual tours of cathedrals, an abbey, and a medieval manor; and a Unit Assessment.
