“Siege of Esztergom 1543” by Sebastian Vrancx
{Public Domain image via Wikimedia Commons}
Today’s Monday Mix-ins are going to cover two different topics – for the younger kids we’ve got a few supplemental links about Suleiman; the older students will be continuing with Reformation history, focusing on John Calvin and John Knox.
As always, these links are completely optional. We hope you can use some of the following ideas if you’re looking for E&E activities, want to reinforce what we are studying, or want to learn more yourself:
VIDEOS:
Suleiman and the Ottoman Empire:
Suleiman the Magnificent – this is a 25-minute documentary by Discovery Education:
The History of the Ottoman Empire – this is a full length (1.5 hrs) documentary for those interested in more about the Ottoman Empire:
Topkapi Palace virtual tour in Istanbul, Turkey – a home video made by a tourist walking through the Topkapi Palace, starting at the Blue Mosque, walking next to the Haga Sophia and then on to the palace:
Calvin and Knox:
John Calvin Biography – here is a very short mini-biography on Calvin:
John Knox and the Scottish Covenanters – a 30-minute documentary about John Knox and his associates, and Scotland’s change from Roman Catholicism to Protestantism:
WEBSITES:
Suleiman and the Ottoman Empire:
Suleyman the Magnificent – this website has several nice photos.
Topkapi Palace virtual tour – scroll down for a map showing the entire property, and you can click on a room you want to see. Very cool!
Beautiful clothes from the Ottoman Empire – Click on the small pictures on the right to zoom in and find more information.
Time Warp Trio: The Ottoman Empire – info and online games for kids
Here's an interesting recent article found by one of our SLOCA parents, about Suleiman's tomb.
Here’s a map of the Ottoman Empire (click to enlarge):
{source: Usborne}
Calvin and Knox:
John Calvin: The Man Behind the Name – biography of John Calvin from Calvin College.
Fact Files: John Knox – from the BBC
Pin the Beard on the Theologian Game – okay, so this is really more for the younger kids, but it was too fun to pass up. This is a printable game similar to Pin the Tail on the Donkey. If you have multiple kids, they may really enjoy playing this together for a fun break – even the older ones might give it a try!
