Social Studies
Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt: Powerful Women (Teens)
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In this one-time class, students will learn about the lives of powerful women from ancient Egyptian history while examining their visual legacy in paintings, sculptures, and architecture.
Melissa Amaral, M.Ed.
Average rating: 5.0Number of reviews: (88)
14-18
year old learners
9th-12th
US Grade Level
1-4
learners per class
$18
Charged upfront
Meets once
60 minute class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
In this one-time course, students will learn about some of the most powerful and influential women in ancient Egyptian history: Hatshepsut, Sobekneferu, Tiye, Nefertiti, and Merneith. We will learn about the achievements and contributions of these Egyptian queens while examining their funerary monuments and how they were depicted in paintings, sculptures, and reliefs. This class is taught with large images in a slide show for learners to examine details of the architecture and artifacts...
This class is taught in English.
Students will learn about traditional depictions of royal women in ancient Egyptian art and architecture. Students will learn about the history, achievements, and contributions of significant women in Egyptian history.
I have a bachelor's degree in Archaeology with several courses in ancient Egyptian art and history.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
1 hour per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Cooney, Kara. (2018). When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt. National Geographic Press. Fletcher, Joann. (2016). The Story of Egypt: The Civilization that Shaped the World. Pegasus Books, Ltd. Robins, Gay. (1997). The Art of Ancient Egypt. Harvard University Press.
Meet the teacher
Melissa Amaral, M.Ed.
Average rating: 5.0Number of reviews: (88)
Hello! My name is Melissa. I help you define and achieve your dreams. How? The most important thing I do is ask questions and listen. I ask the questions that promote self-reflection and self-awareness. I ask the questions that challenge you to...
