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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 geometry, architecture, biology, alchemy, inventions, 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, we will explore their scientific accomplishments, how their thoughts were influenced, and how their work influenced the medieval model of the world including geometry, architecture, biology of plants and animals, inventions, alchemy, and more.
Outline
Week 1: Geometry
Week 2: Geometry in Art
Week 3: Architectural Science
Week 4: Architectural Science II
Week 5: Architectural Science II
Week 6: Review Midterm I
Week 7: Biology of Plants
Week 8: Biology of Animals
Week 9: Inventions
Week 10: Inventions II
Week 11: Alchemy
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.
