Welcome to our on-line teaching resources for World History from the Medieval Period to Modern Day! This list of resources focuses on the time from the reign of Charlemagne through the wars and conflicts of the 20th century.
I call this a link “buffet.” It is not intended that all of these resources be used. It is simply a convenient place to find information, videos, activities, and worksheets by history topic. As is all our lists of links, this page is a work in progress. If you come across broken or outdated links, or if you know of a resource you think should be added, please drop down to the comments to let us know!
After designing curriculum plans for nearly a decade, we developed a Christian Classical Curriculum that integrates the study of the world and the ongoing fulfillment of the Great Commission, with a focus on loving God, His Word, and fellow mankind. For a reading/curriculum plan that overlaps much of the memory work studied during Cycle 2 – with an integrated study of church history, world history/geography, science, and fine arts, check out our Mission: Faith Forgers Curriculum Plan.
Note: Although Mission: Faith Forgers is not directly correlated to the memory work, it includes a more complete study of astronomy, physical science, and history. The books selected for this reading plan were chosen as long-term resources for students to use when they embark on research and world geography memorization in grades 7+. This study has been designed to be used independently of Classical Conversations®. For families who use Classical Conversations®, the readings assigned in the Mission: Faith Forgers study overlaps much of the memory work studied during Cycle 2 but is not correlated week by week. This provides an opportunity for ongoing review and integration of the memory work throughout the year.
Note: Because of the enormous amount of time it takes for our family to research in compiling these link lists, we ask that you do not copy and paste the links in other documents, websites, or emails, but instead send people to this webpage. Thank you for your integrity in honoring this request!
(Note: For those who use Classical Conversations, this list of links correlates to Foundations Cycle 2 – both 4th and 5th editions.)
Resources for World History: Middle Ages to Modern
General world history (Scroll down for individual topics)
Torchlighters Study Guides
Chalk Pastel History Art Lessons Subscription
Dave Raymond’s History (Demo includes 4 Free Video Lessons per time period)
Create a newspaper or flyer about an event
Europe Historical Atlas
History Comic Illustration Pages {Free Notebooking Printable}
History of the Early Modern Times Notebooking Pages
Middle Ages (Scroll down for individual topics)
Slingshots & Catapults
History of the Middle Ages Notebooking Pages
Free Knight Shield Art Lesson from Medieval History Video Art Course (scroll down)
Chalk Pastel History Art Lessons Subscription
Neuschwanstein Paper Castle
Medieval Period Paper Dolls
Heraldry Game
Medieval Kingdom Card Game
How to Create a Medieval Feast
Duct Tape Shield
Medieval Book-Making Craft
Medieval Siege PBS
Life in a Castle
How to Draw a Castle
Medieval Times Printables
Knights Preschool Packet
Coloring Pages Medieval Period
Read Gabriel and the Hour Book
Knights & Medieval Flashcards
Castle Diary Lit Unit Study
The Apple and the Arrow Lit Unit Study
Knights Lapbook
Knights and Castles Lapbook
Education.com Worksheet on Middle Ages
Medieval History Videos
Medieval Mazes and Coloring Pages
Charlemagne
Charlemagne Reading & Worksheet
Charlemagne notebooking page from Church History Notebooking Pages
Free Crown Art Chalk Pastel Lesson from Medieval History Video Art Course (scroll down page)
Free Famous Figures from Medieval Times Coloring Book (requires email address)
Charlemagne on Khan Academy
About Charlemagne
Charlemagne Coloring Page
Charlemagne Music Video (warning: flashing strobe lights)
William the Conqueror
BBC History of the Normans (videos and activities)
Anglo-Saxons Online Interactive
Feudalism Reading & Worksheet
The Normans Reading & Worksheet
Battle of Hastings (with paper soldier download)
Animated Bayeux Tapestry Video
Young Person’s Guide to the Battle of Hastings Video
Free Famous Figures from Medieval Times Coloring Book (requires email address)
The Crusades
Eleanor of Aquitane Worksheet (education.com)
Free Crusader Shield Art Lesson from Knights & Crusaders Course (scroll down)
Crusades notebooking page from Church History Notebooking Pages
Teaching with God’s Heart for the World: Crusades/Holy Wars/Late Middle Ages Lesson
Crusades Tutorial on Khan Academy
The First Crusade
Free Famous Figures from Medieval Times Coloring Book (requires email address)
Magna Carta
Robin Hood Unit & Lapbook
3 Read-Aloud Stories That Display The Goodness of God (The Greatest Breakthroughs in Civil Liberty in World History)
Magna Carta on History.com
About the Magna Carta
Magna Carta on BrainPop
Hundred Years’ War
Free Famous Figures from Medieval Times Coloring Book (requires email address)
The Black Death Reading and Worksheet
Plague Unit Study & Lapbook
Medieval Life & Hundred Years’ War Online Book
Renaissance
Shakespeare Notebooking Pages
Copernicus Coloring Page
Leonardo Da Vinci Unit Study
Teaching with God’s Heart for the World – Renaissance & Reformation Lesson
Video about Shakespeare and His Plays
Tabloid-Style Summaries of Shakespeare’s Plays
Virtual Globe Theatre
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Paper Model
Renaissance Reading & Worksheet
Moving Copernican System
Renaissance Period Info and Lapbook
Leonardo Da Vinci Printables Activities and Unit Studies
Reformation
Martin Luther Student Activity Book from Torchlighters
Martin Luther Teacher Guide from Torchlighters
Martin Luther (and other reformers) notebooking page from Church History Notebooking Pages
Teaching with God’s Heart for the World – Renaissance & Reformation Lesson
The Protestant Reformation on Khan Academy
Martin Luther: The Reluctant Revolutionary on PBS
Martin Luther Bio
The Ballad of Martin Luther
John Calvin Bio
Reformation Unit Study & Lapbook
European Exploration
Teaching with God’s Heart for the World – Exploration & Colonization Lesson
Free Explorers Ships Lesson from Chalk Pastel Classical Collection
World Explorers Interactive Website
Age of Explorers from Maritime Museum
European Explorer Cards
Animated History of European Mapmaking
Explorers Unit and Notebook Pages
Explorers Printables – Coloring and Copywork Pages
Discoverers and Explorers By Edward Shaw at Librivox
Columbus’s Mistake – A Play
HSITW New World Explorers Sample
Age of Exploration Timeline Figures
Absolute Monarchs
Tudor Monarchs: History
Louis XIV Website
Louis XIV Bio
Henry VIII Bio
Frederick the Great Bio
Frederick the Great Video
Peter the Great Bio
SOTW Volume 3 Timeline Cards and Notebooking Pages
History of the Early Modern Times Notebooking Pages
History of Russia
Face of Russia Timeline
Russia Lapbook
Catherine the Great Bio
Russian Craft – Family Nesting Dolls
Biblical Apologetics for a Russian Viking King by James Johnson
SOTW Volume 3 Timeline Cards and Notebooking Pages
History of the Early Modern Times Notebooking Pages
French Revolution
About the French Revolution
French Revolution Outline
French Revolution Games & Videos (NeoK12)
French Revolution Videos (History.com)
French Revolution and Napoleon Bonaparte on Khan Academy
French Revolution for Kids
SOTW Volume 3 Timeline Cards and Notebooking Pages
History of the Early Modern Times Notebooking Pages
Battle of Waterloo
PBS – Napoleon
Napoleon Bio
SOTW Volume 3 Timeline Cards and Notebooking Pages
History of the Early Modern Times Notebooking Pages
Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution Worksheet
Turning Points in History -Industrial Revolution Video
3 Read-Aloud Stories That Display The Goodness of God (The Greatest Technological Breakthroughs of All Time)
George Muller Student Activity Book from Torchlighters
George Muller Teacher Guide from Torchlighters
William Booth notebooking page from Church History Notebooking Pages
History Channel The industrial Revolution
Inventors and Their Inventions
Bobbin Girl Unit Study
Story of Great Inventions eBook
HSITW Time Travelers Industrial Revolution through Great Depression Sample
SOTW Volume 3 Timeline Cards and Notebooking Pages
History of the Early Modern Times Notebooking Pages
World War I
Wilson’s War Message
Teaching with God’s Heart for the World – WWI Lesson
World War I Notebooking and Mini-Books
World War I Videos and Activities on NeoK12
World War I Tutorials on Khan Academy
General War Notebooking Pages
Lusitania & WWI Videos
World Wars Lessons
Price of Freedom: Americans at War Learning Resources
How did World War I End?
Secrets Of World War I
Modern History Videos (WW1 | WW2 | Cold War | More)
History of Modern Times Notebooking Pages
Presidents and First Ladies – Field Trip Guide
World War II
Roosevelt’s Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation
WWII Daily Life Interactive
Teaching with God’s Heart for the World – WWII Lesson
World War II Videos and Activities on NeoK12
World War II Video Lessons on Khan Academy
Corrie ten Boom Story Leader’s Guide from Torchlighters
Corrie ten Boom Story Student’s Guide from Torchlighters
Eric Liddell Story Leader’s Guide from Torchlighters
Eric Liddell Story Student’s Guide from Torchlighters
Gladys Aylward Story Leader’s Guide from Torchlighters
Gladys Aylward Story Student’s Guide from Torchlighters
Pearl Harbor Timeline
WWII Unit Study
Relive Pearl Harbor
World War II Notebooking Pages Timeline and More
General War Notebooking Pages
Axis Leaders Coloring Page
Allied Leaders Coloring Page
World War II Worksheet Packet
Pearl Harbor Lapbook
FDR speaking to the nation the day after the D-Day Landings on June 6 1944
Price of Freedom: Americans at War Learning Resources
Scholastic Pearl Harbor Lesson Plan
World War II Tales
World War II Poster Study
Homeschool in the Woods Time Travelers World War II Sample
Comanche Code Talkers of WWII
American Museum of Science and Energy Manhattan Project
World War II: How Did It Start?
Modern History Videos (WW1 | WW2 | Cold War | More)
History of Modern Times Notebooking Pages
Presidents and First Ladies – Field Trip Guide
United Nations
United Nations Overview Video
United Nations Coloring Pages: Seal | Flag | Buildings
United Nations Flag Coloring Page
Profile: United Nations (information from BBC)
League of Nations on Khan Academy
United Nations on Khan Academy
Korean War
Korean War Overview
History of the Korean War Video
PBS American Experience: Korean War – Battle of Chosin
Korean War Overview Video by Khan Academy
1950s America – Korean War Info Khan Academy
North Korea (Kids of Courage)
Korean War Lesson Plan for Kids
General War Notebooking Pages
Price of Freedom: Americans at War Learning Resources
Vietnam War
Vietnam War: The American Experience
Vietnam Interactive Timeline
Vietnam War Video (Khan Academy)
Vietnam War Information (Khan Academy)
Battlefield Vietnam
The Vietnam War – Info/Pics
General War Notebooking Pages
Price of Freedom: Americans at War Learning Resources
End of Cold War & Ronald Reagan
Richard Wurmbrand Story Student’s Guide from Torchlighters
Richard Wurmbrand Story Leader’s Guide from Torchlighters
Cold War on Khan Academy
Cold War Videos on NeoK12
Cold War Powerpoints
Hitting the Cold War from All Angles Lesson Plan (8th grade)
Cold War by UK National Archives
History Channel Cold War
Price of Freedom: Americans at War Learning Resources
Ronald Reagan Bio
Presidents and First Ladies – Field Trip Guide
Margaret Thatcher Bio
Modern History Videos (WW1 | WW2 | Cold War | More)
Fall of Communism
Richard Wurmbrand Story Student’s Guide from Torchlighters
Richard Wurmbrand Story Student’s Guide from Torchlighters
Richard Wurmbrand notebooking page from Church History Notebooking Pages
Mapping the Fall of Communism
Teaching with God’s Heart for the World – E. Europe/Fall of Communism Lesson
Communism on Khan Academy
Gulf War & Bush
The Gulf War
The Gulf War Video
The Gulf War Info on Khan Academy
Gulf War Info on Khan Academy
Nelson Mandela & Apartheid
Nelson Mandela Coloring Page
Nelson Mandela Bio
About Apartheid on History.com
For other subjects, visit our Cycle 2 Resources Page.
Please notify us of broken links by leaving a comment. And if you know of other history resources that are useful for your family, we would love for you to share them in the comments!
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