Take your 6th – 7th grade students on a journey through the history and geography of the Medieval Kingdoms with A Child’s Geography Volume 4. This Christian homeschool curriculum explores the cultures and people groups in Spain, Portugal, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Belgium, and beyond.
With a conversational tone, the author writes as if she is on a trip with the student. The course offers the history of each country while also revealing what it would be like if you visited today. Homeschool parents love this all-in-one workbook which includes beautiful pictures, timelines, maps, recipes, and fun activities like building bridges and mazes.
Course Objectives
- Explore Western European countries by the North Sea, Bay of Biscay, and Atlantic Ocean, including Switzerland and Austria.
- Visit the tiny countries of Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg.
- Discover both historic and modern sites that include castles, palaces, churches, monuments, and museums.
- See how medieval European countries developed over time to their modern geographical locations and economic positions.
- Discover how God has worked throughout history in these countries and explore culturally significant Christian locations and places of worship.
Course Includes:
- Travel Log notes at the end of each section to sum up important points
- Timelines throughout to summarize major events.
- Mapping activities at the end of each chapter to develop geography and map reading skills
- Supply list, recipes, and crafts
- Varied worksheets, chapter reviews, final exam, glossary, and answer key
- A helpful course calendar for easy, stress-free scheduling
Table of Contents
- Teacher, Set the Course!
- Materials List
- Schedule
- Introduction
- Map of Medieval Kingdoms
- 1. Spain [part one]: Moor Land in Spain
- 2. Spain [part two]: Farther Up and Farther In
- 3. Portugal: From Lisbon to the Edge of the World
- 4. Andorra and Monaco: Tiny Kingdoms
- 5. France [part one]: Mediterranean Shores and a Snapshot of the Past
- 6. France [part two]: A Land of Stone and Sea, Battles and Heroes
- 7. France [part three]: Paris, the City of Light
- 8. France [part four]: Chateâux, Mountains, and Medieval Life
- 9. Switzerland: Alpine Adventure
- 10. Austria: The Sound of Music
- 11. Germany [part one]: Trotting Through Bavaria and Cruising Back in Time
- 12. Germany [part two]: Firestorm in Germany
- 13. Liechtenstein and Luxembourg: More Tiny Kingdoms
- 14. Belgium: Waffles, Lace, and French Fries
- 15. The Netherlands: Reclaimed from the Sea
- Glossary
- Chapter Reviews
- Final Exam
- Answer Keys
- Maps
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