Ancient Empires: Mesopotamia and Egypt
In this 4-week course, students will learn about the rich history, geography, and achievements of both Mesopotamia and Egypt. #academic
Jacob K
Average rating:
5.0
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework is always optional. I believe learners would benefit from implementing the information they learn in class, however, I also understand that each learner is unique. Learners will analyze primary source documents and answer comprehension questions based on a primary source. These activities should not take more than one hour to completeAssessment
Learners will be assessed informally in each class through verbal comprehension checks and class discussion. Each class will begin with a quick review of the activities from the previous week's class to ensure students understood the material. At the end of each unit, students will complete a Kahoot, which will act as an informal summative assessment of the unit.Grading
Letter grades by requestClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
In this 4-week course, students will learn about the rich history of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. Each week students will learn about a new topic to help them stay focused and maximize their learning during the 50-minute class session. Students will be provided with assignments outside of class to help reinforce what they learned in class. We will follow the schedule below. Week 1: Mesopotamia (Sumer, Babylon, Phoenicians, Assyrians, Persians) Week 2: Ancient Egypt (the Old Kingdom, Egyptian Gods, Government, Pyramids) Week 3: Egyptian Middle and New Kingdom (Fall of Egypt, King Tut, Achievements) Week 4: Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt Kahoot Assessment This course is designed to be mostly a PowerPoint presentation with some videos that are relevant to the topic. Students will review what they learned in the previous lesson, then transition to the new content, and the class will end with a comprehension check to ensure students understand the new material. All students will need to have a functional camera and microphone as class discussions are an essential component of the course. Students will be provided with a guided note worksheet in a pdf format to meet each student’s needs. During the final class, students will review what they have learned by completing an interactive Kahoot game. Students do not need any prior knowledge about Mesopotamia or Ancient Egypt to get the most out of this class!
Learning Goals
Mesopotamnia
I can describe the influence of climate and physical features on the development of Mesopotamia.
I can describe the influence of physical features as natural barriers in the development of Mesopotamia.
I can describe the government of Mesopotamia.
I can describe the culture of Mesopotamia.
I can describe the economic system of Mesopotamia.
I can describe the technology of Mesopotamia.
I can describe the agricultural practices of Mesopotamia.
Egypt
I can describe the influence of climate and physical features on the development of Egypt.
I can describe the influence of physical features as natural barriers in the development of Egypt.
I can describe the relationship between the pharaoh in Egypt and the people of Egypt.
I can describe the government of Egypt.
I can describe the culture of Egypt.
I can describe the economic system of Egypt.
I can describe the technology of Egypt.
I can describe the agricultural practices of Egypt.
I can identify the products of Egypt.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class uses Kahoot.
Supply List
All materials will be supplied by the teacher.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's Degree in Education from The University of Akron
I have been a middle/high school Social Studies teacher for the last four years. I currently hold a 7-12 Social Studies teaching license in the state of Ohio and a Bachelor of Arts in History. I have covered Mesopotamian and Egyptian history with my students over the past three years, and have refined these lessons to be very engaging and impactful.Reviews
Live Group Course
$22
weekly or $85 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-4 learners per class
