weekly
or for 8 classes
Archaeology Through Objects
Completed by 1 learner
Ages 9-14
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
3-18 learners per class
45 min
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
How do historians and archaeologists learn about civilizations without any written records that they can understand? Either in societies that did not develop writing systems or in societies with writing systems that historians can't yet understand- it can seem difficult to learn about these cultures in a meaningful way. Fortunately, through material culture- the human-made objects left behind, we can gather a surprising amount of insight and information! In this class, we will delve into the material culture from ancient civilizations all over the world with one thing in common: no understandable written records. By thinking like archaeologists, we can learn what these ancient people were like- how they lived, worked, played, and died- all from the artifacts they left for us to discover. From the earliest human settlements to vast medieval empires, we will examine artifacts from eight different countries and six different continents. The ancient and medieval civilizations we cover include: - Stone Age Peoples (Global): We will examine some of the oldest man-made objects in the world to determine the lifestyles and cultures of our earliest ancestors. - Minoans (Greece): We will explore the lost Minoan civilization, the precursor to the more famous Greek city-states, gave Europe its first paved roads and running water along with art that reveals a rich and mysterious culture. - Incas (Peru): Next, we'll check out the Incas of South America are considered among the mightiest civilizations in the Americas. Their amazing architecture, art, and achievements tell us a fascinating story about their rise and fall as an empire. - Indus Valley Civilization (India): The ancient Indian cities of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro contain some of the greatest technological achievements of their time, with elaborate running water systems and a mysterious and still indecipherable writing system that puzzles historians to this day. - Great Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe): We will take a look at the medieval African castles of Great Zimbabwe, whose feats of architecture and art amazed the world and showed the might and power of ancient Africa. - Celts (Ireland): We'll see how the earliest inhabitants of Ireland left behind many puzzles for archaeologists to solve, including massive monuments and Europe's most famous mummies- the Irish bog bodies, which give us clues to the elaborate and sometimes bloody rituals of the ancient Celts. - Cahokians (USA): Next, we head to the USA where the medieval city of Cahokia remains in the Mississippi Valley, with gigantic mounds and a hidden city that shows the elaborate art and culture of the first Americans. - Aboriginal Peoples (Australia): Australia is home to some of the oldest known human settlements in the world. These ancient humans lived in what many Indigenous religions call the Dreamtime- when great heroes of legend roamed the earth. We'll explore the ancient Kakadu archaeological site to unearth some of the clues the ancient Australians left behind.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to analyze artifacts from various civilizations and infer what these artifacts say about their creators' lifestyles and cultures.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Stone Age Peoples (Global)
We will examine some of the oldest man-made objects in the world to determine the lifestyles and cultures of our earliest ancestors.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Minoans (Greece)
We will explore the lost Minoan civilization, the precursor to the more famous Greek city-states, gave Europe its first paved roads and running water along with art that reveals a rich and mysterious culture.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Incas (Peru)
The Incas of South America are considered among the mightiest civilizations in the Americas. Their amazing architecture, art, and achievements tell us a fascinating story about their rise and fall as an empire.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Indus Valley Civilization (India)
The ancient Indian cities of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro contain some of the greatest technological achievements of their time, with elaborate running water systems and a mysterious and still indecipherable writing system that puzzles historians to this day.
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some artifacts feature classical art with nudity and ancient burial sites with human remains as well as some references to ancient rituals involving human sacrifice.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B1)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Sources for archaeological findings include:
The Metropolitan Museum- https://www.metmuseum.org/
The British Museum- https://www.britishmuseum.org/
Kakadu National Park- https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/discover/world-heritage/
World History Encyclopedia- https://www.worldhistory.org/
Encyclopedia Britannica- https://www.britannica.com/
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have taught world history classes in New Jersey public schools for several years at the middle school and high school levels, exploring various cultures from the first humans to the modern day.
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