What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
Optional writing assignment provided weekly.Assessment
Assessment can be provided in any format the family requests.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
See also my related world literature courses and DBQ writing. This fun 8 week semester course will cover the basics of Ancient Civilizations. What does "civilization" mean? How is it achieved? What factors influence the development of a civilization? We will discuss what are the requirements to be considered a "civilization," how did the first civilizations develop, what features did they share and what were their differences. We will explore a variety of civilizations from around the world as we discuss the themes and ideas of "civilization." In class we will discuss, look at images, and read primary documents and short pieces of literature to help the students understand the values and elements of each of these societies we are exploring. Students will begin to explore the idea of "doing history" by thinking about the information available and the concepts of history means in a fun and exciting way. I love to share my passion for history with students and develop a strong love of history and the story of humanity around the world. This class is ESL friendly. Week 1-We will discuss the idea of "civilization"-what is it, characteristics, and the Neolithic Revolution Week 2-Mesopotamia Week 3-Egypt Week 4-China Week 5-Indus Valley Week 6-Persia Week 7-Maya Week 8-Greece
Learning Goals
Students will develop an understanding of how historians classify "civilization," as well as the key elements of each of these. We will compare and contrast a variety of civilization and explore the concept of what history itself means.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
We will discuss the idea of "civilization"-what is it, characteristics, and the
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Mesopotamia
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Egypt
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
China
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toronto
Master's Degree in History from University of Cambridge
Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University
Master's Degree in History from Northwestern University
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from Yale University
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College
Bachelor's Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor's Degree from Middle East Technical University
Bachelor's Degree in History from Millersville University
I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge. I also have 15 years experience in teaching history, literature, and writing from elementary through university levels, including AP level instruction and grading.
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Live Group Course
$125
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 62 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-8 learners per class