The Mongols - Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire by Miriam Greenblatt
Chingis Khan by Demi

Discussion:
Youth and rise to power over Mongolian tribes
Conquering northern China; Korea pays tribute
Wars against Khwarazm Empire

Activity:
History journal
Map study
Playmobil re-enactment of battles and sieges

The Mongols - Geography and Overview

Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire  by Miriam Greenblatt
Barbarians!  by Steven Kroll and Robert Byrd

Discussion:
Mongol way of life
Social structure and religion
Invasion of Central Asia

Activity:
History journal
Map study

Medieval Russia and Central Asia - Early Settlements

Russia: Enchantment of the World by Stillman D. Rogers
Read-aloud: Koshka's Tales: Stories from Russia by James Mayhew

Discussion:
The Rus and the Varangians
Rurik
Kiev and minor princedoms

Activity:
History journal
Map study - Kiev, Novgorod

Medieval Russia and Central Asia - Geography

Russia: Enchantment of the World by Stillman D. Rogers
Read-aloud: Koshka's Tales: Stories from Russia by James Mayhew

Discussion:
Major rivers, mountains, regions
Climate and habitats (tundra, taiga, forest, steppes)

Activity:
Map coloring and labeling - Blank map of Asia and Europe (print it large)
Picture study - Russia and Central Asian landscape