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Islamic Empire Unboxed (Middle Ages)

$59.95

Inside This Box:

  • Learn about advances in science and then make a window pendant to split white light.
  • Find out why the confections industry exploded at this time in history and then grow your own rock candy.
  • Read about hygiene in the Islamic Empire and then try brushing your teeth with a Miswak – a traditional middle eastern stick toothbrush!
  • Try a recipe for a refreshing drink from the Middle Ages.
…and more! Our youth boxes contain printed materials at multiple levels from elementary to lower high school level. The young adult box contains additional literature featuring mature content. Youth SKU: BOX-ISL-1OZ Young Adult SKU: BOX-ISL-1OS
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Islamic Empire Unboxed

Discover the incredible innovations, culture, and legacy of the Islamic Empire during its Golden Age! This immersive lesson transports learners to a time of groundbreaking discoveries, artistic achievements, and global connections that shaped the world.

What’s Inside Islamic Empire Unboxed?

  • Golden Age Innovations: Learn about the medical advances of the age, from the establishment of hospitals to groundbreaking studies in surgery, hygiene, and infectious diseases.
  • Scientific Discoveries: Explore the scientific achievements of Muslim scholars who studied light, optics, and astronomy, laying the foundations for modern science. Recreate their discoveries with a rainbow-making activity.
  • Art and Trade: Experience the vibrant art and trade culture of the era by exploring the Silk Road’s influence on the empire’s prosperity.
  • Daily Life: Taste the sweetness of history by making rock candy and learn how sugar revolutionized confections. Use a traditional miswak stick for an authentic hygiene experience.

Hands-On Activities:

  • Use a rainbow-making kit to understand the optics research of Al-Farisi.
  • Create and enjoy rock candy, a treat inspired by historical recipes.
  • Practice brushing your teeth with a traditional miswak stick.

Why Choose Islamic Empire Unboxed?

  • Comprehensive Learning: Delve into the history, science, and culture of this Golden Age.
  • Interactive Projects: Hands-on activities bring the achievements and lifestyle of the era to life.
  • Fun and Educational: Perfect for homeschool families, this lesson offers an engaging way to explore one of history’s most influential civilizations.

Celebrate the Legacy of the Islamic Empire
The Islamic Empire’s Golden Age was a period of extraordinary achievements in art, science, and trade. This lesson offers a window into the innovations and cultural richness of this influential era.

Perfect for Homeschool Families
With creative projects and accessible content, this box makes history interactive and exciting for learners of all ages.

Discover Islamic Empire Unboxed today and explore the wonders of this remarkable era!

Looking for more information on the Islamic Empire? Our Islamic Empire Unboxed Pinterest board has additional activities, books, and learning resources.

Please Note: The Young Adult literature for this box contains a retelling of an epic poem similar in theme to Romeo and Juliet as well as the more mature themes of One Thousand and One Nights (also titled Arabian Nights in English).

Weight 3.13 lbs
Dimensions 11 × 9 × 6 in
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Middle Ages History-to-Go Kits: Hands-On History Lessons Made Easy

Looking for an easy, hands-on history lesson for your group? We’ve done the work for you with Middle Ages History-to-Go kits, designed to bring beautiful, engaging, and memorable history experiences into your classroom, co-op, or event.

These ready-to-go history kits are the perfect complement to your lesson plan, giving students K–12 the chance to connect with history through authentic, creative, and educational activities. Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, running a homeschool group, or planning a special event, our hands-on history kits save you time and effort so you can focus on what you do best: teaching!


What’s Inside?

Each History-to-Go kit includes everything you need to bring history to life:

  • Over 60 historically enriching craft options, curated for quality, authenticity, and ease of use
  • Individual, ready-to-distribute kits with all supplies included
  • A historical topic overview related to the activity
  • Clear, easy-to-follow directions
  • Hands-on projects designed to engage sensory learners and spark curiosity

We’ve already handled the research, sourcing, and assembly—just open the box and go!


Why Choose Middle Ages History-to-Go?

Our hands-on Middle Ages history kits immerse students in a vibrant, multi-sensory exploration of medieval life across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. From castles to cathedrals and knights to merchants, these lessons offer students an authentic look at the rich history of the medieval world.

What’s Inside?

Each History-to-Go kit includes everything you need to bring medieval history to life:

  • Over 60 historically enriching craft options, curated for quality, authenticity, and ease of use

  • Individual, ready-to-distribute kits with all supplies included

  • A historical topic overview related to the activity

  • Clear, easy-to-follow directions

  • Hands-on projects that help students create and explore medieval life

Activities cover a wide range of medieval cultures and traditions. Students might:

  • Stitch an image from the Bayeux Tapestry panel or craft rune jewelry from the Anglo-Saxons
  • Build a bee house inspired by Charlemagne’s contributions to agriculture
  • Create a sparkling rainbow prism pendant inspired by science in the Islamic Empire
  • Paint an icon like those of the Byzantine Empire
  • Play with shagai (sheep ankle bones) or craft a wool felted ball from Mongolian traditions
  • Play a working set of pan pipes or make a harness f0r a drinking horn, echoing Viking life
  • Fold intricate origami inspired by medieval Japan
  • Build a Maya-inspired calendar
  • Make money cowrie shell jewelry inspired by the Benin Kingdom

We’ve already handled the research, sourcing, and assembly: just open the kit and go!

Each activity uses a multi-sensory approach to help students truly experience history, not just read about it. These kits are ideal for busy teachers, charter school classes, history clubs, festivals, and more. Let’s make hands-on learning accessible and exciting for everyone.


Perfect For:

  • Busy teachers who want an easy, engaging lesson
  • Sensory learners who thrive on hands-on activities
  • Charter school or public school classes
  • History clubs and special events
  • Classical or STEAM co-ops
  • Library programs, reading prizes, and museum gift shops

Product Details

  • Minimum order: 5 of the same item, minimum of 15 total items
  • Orders that don’t meet the minimum will not be processed
  • Designed for students K–12
  • All supplies, directions, and historical context included

Make history unforgettable with Middle Ages History-to-Go kits: your all-in-one solution for easy, authentic, and educational hands-on lessons. Place your order today and bring the past to life for your students!

 

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