Explore Ancient Egypt Through the Kane Chronicles!
A multidisciplinary class that uses the first novel in the Kane Chronicles series ("The Red Pyramid") to experience the wonder and mystery that is ancient Egyptian culture.
Beth Roussakis, M.Ed.
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What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Book one in Rick Riordan's Kane Chronicles series, "The Red Pyramid", follows two siblings as they travel the globe to save their father from the Egyptian god Set. In their travels, the brother and sister duo discover their family's link to a secret order of magicians that has existed since the time of the pharaohs. The class will use this book as inspiration to explore Egyptian pyramids, learn about hieroglyphics, be introduced to ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, conduct in depth map readings and discuss the fascinating culture which first invented scissors, wigs and much more!
The class will be tailored to the interests and levels of the students that enroll. The students can read or listen to the book throughout the weeks of class or enroll as a Riordan fan that has already read the book or series. The class will be loosely organized as follows:
WEEK ONE: Pre-Reading Activities
-Read through chapter one and chart the story's initial setting of London
-Take a virtual tour of the Pyramids of Giza
-Complete an Egyptian character study
WEEK TWO: Chapters 2-8
-Become a hieroglyph master
-Discuss critical thinking questions from the reading
-Introduction of the main Egyptian gods and ancient Egyptian belief system
WEEK THREE: Chapters 9-16
-Discuss critical thinking questions from the story
-Learn about Egyptians as inventors and explore these artifacts with a virtual tour of The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt
WEEK FOUR: Chapters 17-24
-Learn the art of summarization as we create a summary of the story so far!
-Discussion questions
-Breakout groups for creation of your own Egyptian god/goddess
WEEK FIVE: Chapters 25-32
-Discussion questions
-Quest review game
- Learn about the Egyptian color wheel and it's special meaning for ancient Egyptians
WEEK SIX: Chapters 33-40
-Discussion questions/ debate
-Egyptian artifact trading cards activity
-Review gameOther Details
Supply List
Students will need to purchase or borrow a copy of "The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan. All other handouts will be posted in the classroom prior to class and require the student to print them out.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a B.S. in Elementary Education and a M.Ed. in Special Education with a level 2 certificate as a Wilson Reading System instructor (a multi-sensory reading/phonics program). I taught second grade through eighth grade over the course of fifteen years in the public school system. Currently, I'm a homeschooling mother of three.
I have a passion for teaching Reading and Writing and trying to instill this passion in my students. I love the creative side of teaching and enjoy making my classes as interactive as possible.
If I am not teaching or spending time with my family, I can be found with my nose in a book or testing new allergy-friendly baking recipes!
I hope to see your learner in class soon!
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Live Group Class
$85
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 93 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
5-10 learners per class
