Welcome to the end of April! Can you believe that May is just a couple of days away? This week, some of our classrooms are finishing up with St. Francis while others are diving right into the rebirth of medieval learning, focusing on the influence of Thomas Aquinas. We will also learn about Philip IV of France and Edward I of England. There’s a lot to discover this week so we’ll get started…
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Medieval Education | and the role of the church
Medieval Learning | and the resurgence of intellectual interests
The Rise of the Universities | and the great revival of learning
Rise of the Universities | video clip created by Yale University
The University of Paris | 1st recognized university
Scholasticism | what is it?
Thomas Aquinas | who was he?
Philip IV | the Fair of France
Edward I | known as the Hammer of the Scots
Model Parliament | changes under Edward I
Edward and the Magna Carta | interactive video where you can speak to Edward directly yourself!
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*Parents, please preview for your students first.
Medieval Universities
Universities | history, purpose, and politics according to Dr. Pesta (longer video)
University of Oxford | aerial views
Scholasticism | a Wikipedia audio recording
Aristotle and Scholasticism | a lecture by a Professor of Historical Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Thomas Aquinas | by The School of Life
Philip IV | and his trust in the Knights Templar by History.com
Philip IV | on why he targeted the Templars
Edward Longshanks | crusader hero and Braveheart villain
