Childhood in Ancient History: A Self-Paced Class
Dr Anne Holdorph
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(418)
In this 6 week class, learners will explore childhood at different points in ancient history, discovering different toys, how people learnt and family life.
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Most history classes look at what life was like for adults, but in this class we will explore what it was like to grow up and be a child at different points in history. Every week will feature an interactive NearPod class where we will explore the houses, foods and clothing of different time periods, before looking at childhood. We'll learn about different toys, what children did all day and what they wore. We'll talk about what school was like in the past (and who went to school) and think...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Ancient EgyptThis lesson is all about being a child in Ancient EgyptWeek 2Lesson 2Indus ValleyThis week we will learn about what life was like for children in the Ancient Indus Valley.Week 3Lesson 3Ancient PersiaThis week we will learn all about being a child in Ancient PersiaWeek 4Lesson 4Ancient ChinaThis lesson will look at what is was like to grow up in Ancient ChinaWeek 5Lesson 5Ancient GreeceThis week we will learn about what life was like for children in Ancient GreeceWeek 6Lesson 6Ancient RomeThis week we will learn about what it was like to be a child in Ancient Rome
Students will: Explore different time periods and geographical locations from the ancient world Discover toys from different time periods Discover how children learnt and what school would have been like. Develop their prediction skills by engaging with primary sources.
I have a PhD in history and a Primary School Teaching Degree. I have taught history to all ages, from 3 years old up to the University level. My PhD focuses on the history of childhood and I have attended (and presented at) a number of conferences and events focusing on the international history of children, as well as been a member of the Children's History Society.
Homework Offered
These classes are asynchronous so learners will need to find time each week to complete the sessions. Each week there are 2 activities that can be completed outside of class time.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
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As we are discussing the ancient world, some level of inequality will be discussed, particularly in regards to education (typically only rich boys attended school). We will also be looking at different foods that were eaten in these time periods, which does include mention of eating meat. In addition, there will be mention of slavery (although this is not a main focus) within the week on Ancient Rome. Please ensure that you and your learner are comfortable with these discussions.
Sources used in the creation of this class: British Museum BBC Harappa Museum DK History British Library Royal Ontario Museum National Geographic English Heritage Herodutus Scholars consulted: Nisha Yadav Gwen Robins Schug Ilene Springer Douglas J Brewer Emily Teeter Anne Kinney Marie Brosius Pierre Bryant
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(418)
Hello! My name is Anne and I live in the UK. I am so excited to be here on Outschool and share some of the things I am passionate about with you all. I am looking forward to teaching history classes, as well as some classes in reading and...
Self-Paced Class
$10
weekly or $60 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 13 learners
Ages: 6-11
