Spring Survey: Ancient History
This course is designed for inquisitive and motivated middle and high school students. Our survey of ancient history will include the Paleolithic Age, the Neolithic Revolution, and the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece. Throughout the course, we will focus on major themes of power, wealth, belief, technology, and the environment. We will explore economic, social, and political developments, as well as achievements in art, architecture, literature, religion, and philosophy.
Dates:
Stay tuned for future dates, or contact bruce.freeberg@crossroadsacademy.org
Enrollment:
Students in grades 5-12
Minimum enrollment: 5 Students
Maximum enrollment: 10 Students
Fall Survey: European Middle Ages
Does the Middle Ages constitute a somewhat dark and hazy gap in your knowledge of the past?
Consider time-traveling to the Middle Ages this fall, and fill the gap with inspiring art and architecture, intriguing ideas, engrossing stories, and memorable characters!
This course, led by Crossroads Academy’s award-winning history teacher, Dr. Freeberg, will enable students to explore key developments during the Early, High, and Late Middle Ages, the wide range of influences that led to these developments, and the impact of the Middle Ages on the world we live in today.
Dates:
Stay tuned for future dates, or contact bruce.freeberg@crossroadsacademy.org
Enrollment:
Students in grades 5-12
Minimum enrollment: 5 Students
Maximum enrollment: 10 Students
Summer Survey: American History
Over sixteen sessions, this discussion-based survey will explore the challenges, conflicts, failures, and achievements in the quest to realize the nation’s founding commitment to liberty and justice for all. Open to inquisitive middle and high school students who wish to broaden and deepen their grasp of America’s story.
Dates:
Beginning June 19
through August 11, 2025
Mondays and Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
via ZOOM.
Pricing:
$400 for 16 sessions.
Enrollment:
Students in grades 5-12
Minimum enrollment: 5 Students
Maximum enrollment: 10 Students
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