Story of the Middle Ages

Full-year course. Making use of The Story of the World, Volume 2 along with The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia and numerous instructor-assigned supplemental materials, this class studies the medieval world at a logic-stage level. Students will make use of primary sources, timelines, and other logic-stage materials to learn about the medieval world, from the fall of the Roman empire through the beginnings of the Renaissance.




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Story of the Middle Ages Information




  • Example Syllabus
  • Class meets once per week for 50-55 minutes.
  • Class cap: 20 students.
  • Designed for grades 6-8.

Course Materials




  • Click here to purchase the course texts.
    • The Story of the World, Vol. 2: The Middle Ages, Revised edition, Susan Wise Bauer
    • Test Book and Answer Key, Vol. 2: The Middle Ages, by Elizabeth Rountree
    • The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia, Third Edition


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