The Middle Ages


This course examines the changing nature of the medieval period and looks at the key areas in which progress was made during this time - thinking about how we examine evidence from this time period and what it teaches us!

Created By

Rosanna K

11-14, 14-16, 16-18, Adult
History

5 HOURS

5 LESSONS

The Middle Ages

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Course Overview



The medieval period seems poles apart from our modern world, but you’d be surprised how much the medieval period has influenced the present! We will be exploring the medieval period as a time of change, be that religious, political or economic, and thinking about how this has shaped our modern world. We will examine sources from this period, as well as looking at landmarks built in the medieval period that still persist today!

Course Content



5 LESSONS

5 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Medieval Period, Dark Ages or Middle Ages - Naming This Period

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Examining Evidence from the Period - Visual, Written and Architectural Sources

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Major Developments - Rise of Universities

60 minutes

Lesson 4

Major Developments - Religious and Political change

60 minutes

Lesson 5

Landmarks - What Remains of the Medieval Period

60 minutes

Key Skills


Historical Analysis

Historical Context

Analysing Sources

Educator


Rosanna K

History, English and Religious Studies Educator

With a History degree from Oxford and a strong interest in philosophy, Rosanna is an energetic and inspiring Educator with a range of interesting courses.