Ancient Civilizations Middle-School Social Studies Part 2
In this 8-week interactive Social Studies curriculum, learners will be introduced to Ancient Civilizations, from the Aztecs to the Ancient Greeks to the Roman Empire. The perfect history class for Percy Jackson fans!
Val Vega, M.A. Spanish and History
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4.8
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students may be given assignments that include: watching videos or reading articles/excerpts to be discussed in class and creative assignments that will include a hands-on approach to learning..Assessment
There will be no quizzes or tests. Students will be assessed on their classroom discussion participation.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In this exciting and in-depth introduction to Ancient Civilizations, students will learn about the cultural, political, geographical, and economic history of civilizations from Ancient Americas to the Roman Empire. We'll meet once a week for a fun and interactive lesson with images, videos, and lectures that will help students acquire and retain knowledge. Each week, we will cover an important civilization from antiquity. We will analyze ways in which human groups have interacted with one another, including systems of communication, migration, commercial exchange, conquest, and culture. All topics will be taught and discussed objectively -viewpoints from marginalized groups will be discussed. No textbook will be needed for this class. There will be suggested books and articles for reading as well as suggested documentaries to watch. By the end of this course students will be able to: -Assess the significance of key turning points in world history. -Describe the development of the political, social, and economic organization. -Identify major discoveries, inventions, and scientific achievements, and assess their impact on society. -Compare the world we live in today with past eras. Structure: -Icebreaker/greetings (5 mins) -Teacher lecture/slides (30-35 mins) -Group discussion (15 mins) Schedule: -Week I: Ancient American Civilizations: Caral Supe, Olmec and Maya Civilizations -Week II: Ancient American Civilizations: The Aztecs -Week III: The Early Greeks -Week IV: The Golden Age of Ancient Greece p1 -Week V: The Golden Age of Ancient Greece p2 -Week VI: The Early Romans -Week VII: The Legacies of Rome p1 -Week VIII: The Legacies of Rome p2
Learning Goals
By the end of this course students will be able to:
-Analyze ways in which human groups have interacted with one another, including systems of communication, migration, commercial exchange, conquest, and culture.
-Assess the significance of key turning points in world history.
-Describe the development of political, social, and economic organization.
-Identify major discoveries, inventions, and scientific achievements, and assess their impact on society.
-Compare the world we live in today with past eras.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some topics discussed might be politically sensitive. Wars and violence will be discussed.
All topics will be taught and discussed objectively. Viewpoints from marginalized groups will be explored.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I will provide all the class slides. No textbook will be needed for this class. There will be suggested articles for reading as well as suggested documentaries/videos to watch.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have an M.A. in Political Science and postgraduate studies in economics, Human Development, and Gender, as well as a B.A. in Legal Studies. I've been an elementary school teacher for over four years, teaching world history and literature as my main subjects. I'm a member of the Women's History Network. I have taught elementary school students both online and in brick and mortar schools for over seven years and have always loved the interactions with my students. In my previous life, I was a consultant/researcher for various feminist NGOs, the United Nations, and the World Bank. Reviews
Live Group Class
$125
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
4-9 learners per class
