Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation Curriculum

Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation Curriculum List

Below is a list of the books needed to complete the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation Schedule.  Feel free to pick and choose among the resources to fit the needs of your family. Since we are dedicated to keeping your costs down, we have created links to the best priced book sellers. You can purchase the books on Christianbook.com or Alibris.com by clicking the links below. Or you can link to the WorldCat website which provides a list of the local libraries that contain each book. You just enter your zip code and WorldCat will generate a list of libraries , containing the book, that are close to you.

History Resources

The Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation Schedule uses a variety of resources to provide a intriguing look at the relationship between the Medieval times and church history. The books listed in this section are necessary for completing the schedule and will be used throughout the year.

 

Supplemental Resources

The resources listed here will provide supplemental information on the topic being covered in each lesson. These resources are not essential to completing the schedule, but rather provide more information and allow you to go deeper in your understanding of the topic. Also listed are some fun hands-on activities that you can complete to bring history to life.

Asia Kingfisher History Encyclopedia Famous Men of the Middle Ages Famous Men of the Renaissance and Reformation

 

Castle Cathedral Castle DVD Cathedral

 

100 Most Important Events in Church History Church in History Art and Civilization: Medieval Times Art and Civilization: Renaissance

 

India Ancient China Viking Raiders Knights and Castles

 

Viking Treasure Chest Leonardo da Vinci Treasure Chest Knights Treasure Chest Lift the Lid on Knights

 

Easy to Make Castle Knights in Armor Design Your Own Coat of Arms Coat of Arms Book

 

Medieval Cookbook Ancient China Treasure Chest Leonardo da Vinci for Kids Man for All Seasons

 

Geography Resources

The Geography resources listed below are scheduled throughout the year. They will be used to help your child "visit" the placed being studied, bringing history to life.

Ultimate Geography Guide Geography Songs Uncle Josh's Outline Map Book Uncle Josh's Outline Map CD

 

World Atlas for Young Explorers Student Bible Atlas Middle Ages Atlas

 

ReMARKable World Map Globe Globe

 

Writing Resources
Medieval History Copybook

 

Literature

Below are the literature recommendations for this schedule, which are broken down into three categories: Early Readers, Read Alouds, and Free Reading Books. The Early Readers are picture books appropriate for the younger child, or the kinesthetic learner. They are not scheduled throughout the year. The Read Aloud and Free Reading books are scheduled throughout the year. The Read Alouds are scheduled for you to read to your child, or for the older child to read on his own. The Free reading books are scheduled for the older child to read on his own.

Suggested Early Readers
John Calvin Joan of Arc Leonardo Beautiful Dreamer St. Francis

 

Days of the Knights Robin Hood Bard of Avon Good Queen Bess

 

Renaissance Artists Who Inspired the World Martin Luther Marguerite Makes a Book St. George and the Dragon

Leif the Lucky Johannn Gutenberg

Scheduled Read Aloud Books

Beorn the Proud Beowulf Peril and Peace The Dragon and the Raven

 

King Arthur Door in the Wall Hidden Treasure of Glaston Red Keep

 

Ghengis Khan Joan of Arc the Beggars Bible Ink on His Fingers

 

Thunderstorm in the Church Night Preacher

 

Suggested Free Reading Books
The Lost Baron The King's Shadow River of Grace The Man Who Laid the Egg

 

Rolf and the Viking Bow Adam of the Road Monks and Mystics