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Explore Archaeology: Strange Stone Monuments & the Mysteries of Ancient Builders
Susan Lanigan
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(242)
The people of the past built some incredible structures, using ancient materials, tools, and techniques. How did some of the most famous (and mysterious!) stone monuments come to be?
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Ever see a really cool ancient structure on TV, in a book, or real life, and just wonder: "How did they build that? And what was it for!?" We're going to explore those questions and answer them in this class! This 4-week unit will cover 4 ancient stone structures or monuments, discuss who built them and why, and offer insight into both the cultures that created them, and the time period in which they were built. Each meeting covers geography of the region, history of the specific area, and...
I have been a practicing archaeologist for nearly 15 years, and either worked in some of these areas directly, or have colleagues who did. Sources are drawn from peer-reviewed literature such as in the Journal of World Pre-History and the Journal of Archaeological Science, as well as photos and video footage shared directly with me by my peers in the field!
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
All information is drawn from legitimate, peer-reviewed sources, among them the Journal of World Pre-History and the Journal of Archaeological Science. In addition, primary sources include photos and video footage loaned to me by colleagues who worked in these areas directly (with permission), or photos and video I took myself while in the field.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(242)
Hi everyone! My name is Susan, and I have a BA in Cultural Anthropology and an MA in Bioarchaeology, as well as a BFA in Theatre Performance from Tulane University in beautiful New Orleans, LA. I love anything related to the humanities and the...
Group Class
$18
weekly or $70 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-12 learners per class
