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Gross History of Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, Europe, and Mesoamerica

Completed by 8 learners
Ages 9-14
Live Group Class
An invaluable resource for younger students hoping to gain an initial understanding of the unfamiliar history of the world (and have lots of fun:)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(140 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
2-5 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
This survey course of the "gross" themes such as mummification, bloody sacrifices, brutal warfare, gross diet and hygiene in the ancient and the medieval history of various countries and regions offers a multidisciplinary introduction to unusual historical, cultural, and political perspectives to young learners. Every week Dr. Brezina will offer an initial understanding of the gross history of a unique place (see the list below). 

Topics included in the course:
Ancient Egypt 
Ancient Greece 
Ancient Rome
Ancient Mesoamerica 
Ancient China
Medieval Europe 

Weekly Schedule:

Week 1: To be the Pharaoh in Egypt
Week 2: The pets, food, fashion, hygiene and free time in Egypt
Week 3: The Gods and the Mummies 
Week 4: The doctors in Egypt 
Week 5: Greeks and Their  Food
Week 6: Greeks and Their Medicine and Hygiene
Week 7: The Punishment in Greece

Learning Goals

This class has two specific goals.  One is to provide students with basic factual (although unusual) knowledge of the ancient and the medieval history of various countries/regions and their people. Second, Dr. Brezina hopes to make learning about the past fun through an engaging and interactive discussion-based format.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
The study of the ancient and medieval history of various countries and regions deals generally with some sensitive topics in history such as war, civil war, and other conflicts. Dr. Brezina takes a great care to present the content in an age-appropriate manner.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
There are many sources that are used for teaching the ancient and medieval history of countries/regions in this course. Dr. Brezina studied various primary and secondary sources (articles, books, dissertations, etc.) during his years as a teacher and professor of history that will allow him to interpret history objectively and address the full range of a variety of peoples' histories and historical perspectives. For example, he will draw from these books: Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome by Apicius, Ancient Aztecs by Michal Burgan, A History of Europe by Norman Davies, The Oxford History of Medieval Europe by George Holmes, and Medieval Europe by Chris Wickham (However, Dr. Brezina does not require students to purchase or use these books.)

Meet the teacher

5.0
140reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Doctoral Degree in History from Boston University
Dr. Brezina taught ancient and medieval European/world history at various university prep schools in Europe and the United States and as well as at several American colleges and universities.

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