Engaging commentary that will lead your students through 58 lessons about the Dark Ages all while shinning the light of Christ over this time era. Some great literature is brought into the discussion throughout this guide. This is a time era that you will find many areas of interest for your students. You may find your student sits with the knights in armor, or, onboard with the Vikings, or rest with the monks for a spell before moving onto the next lesson. The appendices are full of leveled book lists and ThinkWrite discussion suggestions. 166 pgs, spiral. ~Rebecca
TruthQuest History: Middle Ages
Description
- The powerful Roman Empire, which had ruled the western world, was gone. But the church wasn't! It had the incredible privilege of being the leading force in Europe. How did it handle that opportunity, especially when Roman mistakes had made life after their empire so very difficult? How were the developing nations and the feudal system affected?
- Humanistic historians call the early medieval centuries 'dark,' partly because they were so religious. TruthQuest History reveals different causes for the darkness, ones that modern Christians must understand. We face the same challenges...and opportunities!
- The kids will go to battle with dashing knights and storm mighty castles, but they'll also see the deeper currents and the slowly upwelling spring of humanism that would overflow in the subsequent Renaissance period. Now they'll know why!
- Ideally for Grades 5-12, but younger siblings can participate. Includes book recommendations for all ages, where available.
The goal of the TruthQuest History series is not to guide students through
textbooks, but to guide them through history. Since the guides provide only
basic summaries, many books are recommended; the beauty is that students can
pick whichever ones appeal to them or are readily available. You will be
challenged to think, research, and complete ThinkWrite sections. Responses to
the ThinkWrite sections can be done in a variety of ways including skits,
diaries, news reports, models, projects, drawings, and essays.
For example, Beginnings is a newer title in this series that combines the study of Creation, the Old Testament, the Ancients and Egypt. The Bible is the ultimate authority on history, but the author suggests some other key books that may be referenced throughout the study - Child’s Story Bible, Genesis: A Commentary for Children, Story of the Ancient World, Book of the Ancient World, Streams of Civilization Vol. 1, Genesis: Finding Our Roots, and Greenleaf Guide to the Old Testament. May your study of history become a study of His Story!
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 5-12 |
| Brand: | TruthQuest History |
| ISBN: | 9780975290828 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.875 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.0625 |
