This medieval knights homeschool lesson was our learning over the period of a week. We are deep into our medieval unit study and are flip flopping as topics interest us. The children have been reading so many great books set in the Middle Ages and which include knights (obviously!) and they have been playing loads……
Category: History – Medieval Crusades
The Effects of the Crusades
This will be my last post on the crusades (ye ha! We’re done!). Just to get you in the mood for another information overload to do with the Holy wars, here’s a fun music video which towards the end handily touches on the effects of the crusades. There is one of the videos for almost……
Explorer Study: Ibn Battuta
I particularly wanted to study the Islamic, medieval explorer Ibn Battuta. Being a contemporary of Marco Polo, who we had studied at the beginning of the year, I felt a comparison study would be quite interesting. Both travelled widely throughout the Eastern Medieval world; both met with similar tribes and peoples; and most importantly both wrote about……
Medieval Mini Presentation
When we heard that Gary’s parents were coming to stay with us, we thought it might be good for them to see for themselves some of the work we have been doing. So we decided to do a mini presentation. Mini because I knew there was no way we would have the time or the……
Leadership Study: Richard the Lion heart and Saladin
We had done a leadership study on Hamurabi when the children were younger, and they had concluded that he was a fair leader, by studying some of his laws that he had written. This time I wanted to take our leadership studies a little bit further. Why do leadership studies at all? One of my……
The Other Side of the Crusades: The Muslims
Over the last few weeks the children have been learning about Islam, the primary religion (and way of life) that made up the other side of the Crusades. This has taken much longer than I anticipated and we still have not quite finished. This post is primarily about the Islamic religion. I wanted to attempt to give a……
Crusades Activity Persuasive Writing
One of the joys of homeschooling is seeing your children’s personalities shine through their work, and nowhere is that more evident than in their writing. Recently, when I shared some of the writing activities I had set, a few readers asked to see more examples. So today, I’m sharing a little glimpse into one of……
Crusades Activity – Council of Clermont
In the Crusades Activity – Council of Clermont, children created medieval-style scrolls to reenact the council, embracing creativity and history. They designed leaflets using Latin phrases to produce persuasive propaganda, sealing them with wax. This engaging approach intertwined writing, crafting, and role play, offering a memorable learning experience about the First Crusade.
Crusades Activity – Persuasive Poster
This post outlines a homeschooling activity where children create a persuasive poster inspired by Pope Urban II’s 1095 speech. The project emphasizes propaganda techniques and encourages artistic expression, culminating in a powerful message using Latin. This engaging exploration enhances their understanding of rhetoric, history, and the significance of persuasive communication.
Crusades Persuasion Homeschool Lesson: Pope Urban’s Speech
This post outlines a Crusades Persuasion Homeschool Lesson centered on Pope Urban II’s 1095 speech. It emphasizes teaching persuasive writing through historical events, combining source analysis, discussions, and creative projects. The lesson aims to develop critical thinking, understanding of propaganda, and persuasive techniques, fostering a memorable and impactful learning experience for children.