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Learn about the influencers who lived in Medieval times and their scientific accomplishments, discovering the medieval scientists, how their thoughts were influenced, and how their work influenced the world through astronomy, medicine, anatomy and surgery, psychology, and more.
Total classes: 12
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th
Suggested credit: One full semester Medieval History, History of Science, or Science
Description
As students learn about influencers who lived in Medieval times, there is a tendency to downplay their scientific accomplishments. Throughout this course, we will look at different medieval scientists, how their thoughts were influenced, and how their work influenced the medieval model of the world including astronomy, medicine, anatomy and surgery, psychology, and more.
Outline
Week 1: The Universe
Week 2: Astronomy
Week 3: Astronomy II
Week 4: Astronomy III
Week 5: Medicine
Week 6: Review Midterm I
Week 7: Human Anatomy
Week 8: Surgery
Week 9: Humors
Week 10: Psychology
Week 11: Psychology II
Week 12: Review for Final I
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: All course materials are provided free by the instructor.
Homework: Each week, students will be required to read the provided documents, take a short 10 question quiz, and either watch or perform a simple experiment on their own.
