Live Like a King (or Better!) Social Studies Lesson
Your life today? Past royalty would be envious. Really! Did medieval kings, ancient pharaohs, emperors, and other rulers have candy bars? Plumbing? Privacy? Books? Come explore these historical facts and more. Don't forget to wear purple.
Michelle Ptacek, M.A. (Reading/Creativity)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(165)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Informal assessment will be used in order to gauge student understanding of historical events.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Disease. Famine. Lack of privacy. Being really really really old at 35. No books? No sugar? We'll tackle each of these topics and more in this one-time class about living like "royalty." Students will learn a combination of ancient history (focusing on the Medieval ages and a sprinkle of other cultures like the Myan and Egyptions.) I teach using a combination of lectures and slide shows while leaving plenty of time for positive interaction and questions. I’d really appreciate it if students wore purple (or red), brought a sugary snack, and had a favorite book on hand. These tangible items will help the lesson come alive. No prior experience is needed to take this class. Students will enjoy the quirky historical facts. Most of all, I hope they cultivate gratitude for modern luxuries that would blow a king's mind. Let's get over the idea of the good old days.
Learning Goals
- Students will learn about the exciting life and times of past royalty
- Students will learn to analyze and interpret modern living through the lens of the past
- Students will learn gratitude (hopefully - ha!)
Other Details
Supply List
Purple of some kind (shirt, scarf, hat, etc.) A sweet treat of some kind (candy, chocolate, etc.) Favorite book
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2021
4.9
165reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Iowa Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from Morningside University
CERTIFICATIONS
Department of Education, PK-12 Talented and Gifted
Department of Education, K-8 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate
EDUCATION
Masters of Arts in Teaching
Morningside College, Sioux City, IA
I am a professional educator and musician who writes songs about historical people. I love what I do and strive to make each class (and performance!) as creative and interdisciplinary as possible. I enjoy turning to the past for creative inspiration. I also have extensive experience working with Davidson Young Scholars in the profoundly gifted population and with twice-exceptional learners.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-9 learners per class
