The Curious Historian Level 3
is the third
part in a 3-level series that presents the study of history and culture
from the beginnings of civilization (Mesopotamia and Egypt) through the
Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Students will grow excited about
history, see how people throughout the ages were both similar to and
different from themselves, and learn to be scholars of the past who can
make a difference in the future.
Full program includes:
The Curious Historian Level 3B: Late Middle Ages and Renaissance (TCH3B)*
includes weekly chapter lessons that present a chronological narrative
of history. Accompanying sidebars feature historical and archaeological
tidbits, discussion questions, and the etymology of key vocabulary
derived from Latin and other languages. A wealth of exercises, hands-on
projects and activities, maps, and appendices help to present the study
of history in an engaging, creative manner. The Curious Historian Level 3B: Late Middle Ages and Renaissance (TCH3B) introduces students to:
- Unit I: The High Middle Ages
- European society after 1066
- The Crusades
- Byzantium, the Muslim world, Outremer
- Western Christendom in the High Middle Ages
- 12th- and 13th-century renaissance and renewal
- Unit II: The Eastern Empires
- China’s Song, Ming, Qing dynasties
- The Mongol and Mamluk Empires
- Islamic Empires: the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal
- Medieval Japan
- Unit III: The Renaissance and Reformation
- Crises of the 14th and 15th centuries
- The Renaissance and the New World
- The Reformation
- Reactions to the Reformation
The Curious Historian Level 3B Teacher's Edition includes the full student text, detailed teacher notes and tips, a
suggested weekly schedule, answer keys for all exercises, and sample
responses and prompts for the discussion questions.
The Curious Historian Archive: Extra Resources for Level 3B is a collection of supplemental materials that correspond with the TCH3B student edition. The digital files include:
- Entertaining
songs summarizing the key events and cultural aspects discussed in each
unit, plus a “Top Things to Remember” song. Sample songs coming soon!
- A TCH3B Profiles and Legends PDF
that introduces students to some of the more famous tales of history,
such as the legend of Joseph of Arimathea’s travels to Britain, and
sheds further light on interesting historical achievements by important
figures, such as Eleanor of Aquitaine, Emperor Huizong, and John Knox
- A Biblical Connections in TCH3B PDF
that draws connections to biblical history, figures, and locations, as
well as scripture verses, within the context of the chapter narrative
-
A Reading Guide for TCH3B PDF that features recommended books for both students and teachers
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A Guide to Holding a Medieval Day Event (PDF):
A great way for students to review what they have learned in their
study of the Middle Ages is a daylong event that celebrates medieval
history. This guide for hosting such an event at your school or
homeschool co-op includes plans for multiple learning stations, an
immersive monastery experience, medieval games, a mystery play, and a
catapult battle.
-
A printable “Master Supply List for the Medieval Day Event” designed as a convenient checklist
- The “Top 12 Things to Remember from TCH3B” section of chapter 18 designed as a downloadable single-page PDF
- TCH3B Map Exercises from the review chapters and the answer keys
- The 3 TCH3B Unit Time Lines featured in the unit introductions and appendix E, which can be printed and displayed
- The Medieval Civilizations Timetable, which can be printed and displayed
- A Guide for Hosting a Medieval Day Event,
which provides instructions for an immersive daylong event featuring
multiple learning stations within cathedral, monastery, and castle
clusters
- A “Master Supply List for a Medieval Day Event” to simplify hosting the day or choosing individual activities for classroom use
Bonus Digital Resources for Level 3B is a collection of PDFs which is complimentary when you purchase The Curious Historian Level 3B Program (or
available for purchase separately). These digital files can be printed
and either distributed to students or displayed in the classroom:
- The Curious Historian Level 3B Quizzes (PDF) and Answer Key (PDF)
- “Four Categories of Virtues (and Vices)” chart (PDF) from TCH3B appendix C
- The “Spotlight on Virtue” discussion questions (PDF) from TCH3B appendix C
- Reference Archive charts indexed in TCH3B appendix F
Plus: A
supplemental Go Deeper PDF will be available to view for free! This
resource includes additional information to share with your students or
explore for your own interest: fun tidbits, links to museum collections
of artifacts, links to virtual tours of medieval ruins and other key
sites, and much more. Icons in the teacher’s edition indicate when to
reference this optional resource.
