Ancient Civilizations Part I Middle-School Social Studies
In this 8-week interactive Social Studies curriculum, learners will be introduced to Ancient Civilizations from the early humans to the Roman Empire. This is 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
1-2 hours per week. Students might be asked to watch a short video, read an article, or finish classwork for homework.Assessment
There will be no quizzes or tests. Students will be assessed on their classroom discussion participation.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
This 8-week class is an in-depth introduction to Ancient Civilizations. Students will learn about the cultural, political, geographical, and economic history of early societies from the early humans, to Sumer (Mesopotamia) and Norte Chico (present-day Peru) -two of the first civilizations known to date, to the rise and fall of Ancient Egypt. We'll meet once a week for a fun and interactive lesson with images, videos, and lectures. We'll analyze ways in which human groups have interacted with one another, including systems of communication, migration, commercial exchange, conquest, and culture. We'll find answers to age-old questions: How did man travel out of Africa to populate the world? Why did homo-sapiens survive, and thrive, when no other group did? How did hunters and gatherers become farmers and city dwellers? How did the age of kings and emperors start? Who was the first, and the last, pharaoh of Egypt? Schedule: -Week I : Early Humans: how and when the human species began. -Week II : Early humans: how and when the world was populated by Homo-Sapiens. -Week III : From roaming to farmers and city dwellers -Week IV : Private property and kings -Week V : Mesopotamia p1 -Week VI : Mesopotamia p2 -Week VII : Ancient Egypt p1 -Week VIII : Ancient Egypt p2 By the end of this course students will be able to: -Describe the theory of evolution. -Recognize the difference between history and pre-history. -Describe how man traveled out of Africa and populated the world. -Explain how homo-sapiens survived, and evolved when no other group did. -Analyze why and how hunters and gatherers become farmers and city dwellers. -Compare two of the first civilizations known to date: Mesopotamia and Norte Chico. -Analyze the history and legacy of ancient Egypt. -Understand how gender roles were like in early civilizations. Structure: -Icebreaker/greetings (5 mins) -Teacher lecture/slides (30-35 mins) -Group discussion (15 mins)
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
I encourage students to ask questions and to have open-minded, and kind discussions during class. If any sensitive questions come up, regarding topics such as warfare, intentionally cruel acts, gender roles in history etc. my responses will always be evidence-based, age-appropriate, and relevant to the class topic. If I need time to get more information, I will defer the answer to the next class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Sources:
-A History of the World (Teacher Edition) by McGraw-Hill
-Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
-Women's Earliest Records: From Ancient Egypt and Western Asia by Barbara S. Lesko
-History of the World Map by Map
*No textbook will be needed for this class. There might be suggested books and articles to read as well as suggested documentaries to watch.
Joined May, 2020
4.8
248reviews
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
$120
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 25 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
4-10 learners per class
