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Archaeology of The World! Special Topics in World Cultures

In this single-class tutorial, your learner will choose and be immersed in a selected topic in World Archaeology, from the Mediterranean to Europe and the Americas. This tutorial will be scheduled upon request.
Josee Dimson
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(61)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
Are you interested in ancient civilizations?  Do you want to learn about ancient art, architecture, new discoveries in archaeology? 

This tutorial is designed for learners at all levels, whether they are home-schooled, in-person school or simply interested in one specific topic.  Many families are too busy to commit to my ongoing class entitled A Journey Through History, but wish for their learners to have a lesson on a specific topic to coincide with their studies.  My tutorial will follow the same class format: in the first 45-50 minutes, the learners will be introduced to the ancient civilization of their choice.  We will talk about its geographic location, the time period in question, important archaeological sites and their treasures, the rise and fall of the culture, and so much more!  I create my classes so students get a good overall understanding of the civilization and a mix of interesting, surprising, and even silly fun facts! I also include the latest archaeological information and theories when possible. I teach in an open lecture style, where I go through engaging slides, stories, ancient texts, and information.  Students are asked open-ended questions throughout the lesson and are encouraged to ask questions of me at any time. The informal tone of the class invites the learners to participate as they feel comfortable. 

For the last 5 minutes, the learners will be able to complete their own drawings, or they can draw along during class if they prefer.  I will suggest a few artefacts or buildings for them to draw, but they can also choose anything that they like from the presentation.  They can even draw a comic strip that reflects the civilization that we examined.  I encourage all my learners to ask questions, whether verbally or through chat.  If there are no questions, this is a time when we can talk about anything archaeological, and I am always happy to tell them stories and fun facts about being an archaeologist! 

In the last few minutes, students can show their masterpieces and I invite them to reflect on what they have learned.
Learning Goals
Students will focus on an ancient civilization, its geographic location, time period, important architecture and monuments, literature, innovations and art.  Learners will investigate concepts in archaeological theory and develop positive discussion skills with their peers. Each class is a standalone lesson.
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Learning Needs
Since this tutorial is designed for a maximum of 3 learners, this allows me to adapt the lesson to support specific learning needs. I will contact the parents/guardians beforehand to ensure that the lesson will be informative and fun.
Parental Guidance
When studying archaeology, we inevitably tackle the subject of burials and human remains; it is difficult not to talk about mummies when we study Egypt! I always inform the parents ahead of time, and I have reminders on my slides about the subject matter. We also discuss how comfortable they are, and why we look at burials. Why are they so important to archaeologists?
Pre-Requisites
No pre-requisites
Joined August, 2022
5.0
61reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Queen's University, Ontario, Canada
I am a trained archaeologist, and I in Mytilene and Kommos, Greece, for many field seasons. I have travelled extensively through Europe, and I have taught Greek and Roman art, archaeology and mythology at Concordia University, Montréal.  I held a position at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Canada, where I created and led tours for children on the topics of Greek, Roman and Egyptian archaeology, the Medieval period, dinosaurs and natural history. More recently, I have taught labs on water science and solar energy to Kindergarten and Grade 1 students through Scientists in School. Since July 2021, I have had the pleasure of teaching many archaeology and ancient civilizations classes on Outschool. 

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55 min

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Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-3 learners per class

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