History // Medieval Times
Medieval Legacy in Modern Life
What the Middle Ages gave us: Parliament, universities, common law, Gothic architecture, the English language (Anglo-Saxon + Norman French), place names, surnames; why we are still fascinated by the medieval world
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Could the learner name several things we still have today — from Parliament to English words to university degrees — that actually began in the Middle Ages?
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Topic // Mastery
What mastery looks like
- Name at least three things from the Middle Ages that still affect our lives today
- Explain how the English language was shaped by Anglo-Saxon and Norman French
- Give a reason why people today are still fascinated by the medieval period (castles, knights, fantasy literature, games)
Topic // Map
Where this fits
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- HelpfulHelps, but not essential
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5 topics- Printing Press & RenaissanceRequired
Medieval Times // Ages 9 to 11
Printing press as legacy — must understand it before surveying overall legacies
Medieval Times // Ages 9 to 11
Magna Carta is a key legacy item — must understand it first
- Anglo-Saxon BritainHelpful
Medieval Times // Ages 7 to 9
Anglo-Saxon language contributions are a key legacy
- Greek and Roman Legacy TodayHelpful
Ancient Greece & Rome // Ages 9 to 11
Cross-domain: Greek/Roman legacy topic provides comparison for medieval legacy
- Art & ArchitectureHelpful
Medieval Times // Ages 9 to 11
Art and architecture are part of the medieval legacy
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