Crusades Lessons and Resources

Close-up of a medieval knight in full armor and a steel helmet with a dark, blurred background.
Close-up of a medieval knight in full armor and a steel helmet. Source: https://pixabay.com/photos/warrior-knight-armor-middle-ages-3855706/

The go-to source for senior history classes focused on the Crusades! We offer a treasure trove of high-quality history lesson plans and high school history resources designed to engage and educate your students. Dive into our extensive library of resources, including: 

  • downloadable history worksheets 
  • self-marking history quizzes 
  • extension activities 
  • plus, much more. 

Free lesson plans and worksheets


A fully armored knight stands in a misty forest, holding a spear and shield with light filtering through tall trees.
A fully armored knight stands in a misty forest. Source: https://pixabay.com/photos/knight-gloomy-mystical-sword-4698269/

Additional teacher resources (Subscription required)


Get access to the classroom teacher resources


Recommended films


Online professional development


Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

This course explores Jewish, Christian, and Muslim intercultural relations in Iberia from the Visigothic era (6th century CE) until the creation of Queen Isabel I and King Ferdinand II Catholic Spain (late 15th century). We evaluate the many identities of the peninsula known as Christian Hispania, Jewish Sefarad, and Islamic al-Andalus. We trace the origins and trajectory of conflict between these communities (the Muslim conquest of Spain, Christian Reconquista, prohibitions blocking intermixing of peoples, and expulsions).

 

Sign up now via Coursera


Toledo: Deciphering Secrets of Medieval Spain

This course evaluates the medieval history of Toledo from the era of the Visigoth Kingdom (6th-8th centuries) through its Islamic period (8th to 11th centuries) and into its reintegration into Christian Spain (after 1085 c.e.) In particular, we take note of the cultural and religious transformations that characterized the city with a special effort to understand how many peoples and religions came to settle and live amongst one another.

 

Sign up now via Coursera