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Mapping History: Ancient Cartography

Completed by 8 learners
Ages 9-13
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Join our interactive class, Mapping History, where students explore how ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China used geographic tools. A fun activity and an engaging lesson make history and geography come alive!
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Number of reviews:
(33 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
1-18 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours
Mastery Evaluation
Evidence of mastery assessment
Grading
Evidence of mastery assessment

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
In Mapping History, students will learn how ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China used geographic tools to create early maps. We will explore topics such as the types of tools cartographers used, the importance of rivers, cities, and mountains in ancient mapping, and how those early maps compare to modern ones.

The class is structured to be interactive and engaging. We'll start with a brief introduction and discussion about ancient civilizations, followed by a short, captivating video. Students will then participate in hands-on activities where they can create their own fictional maps using techniques similar to those from the past. Throughout the class, I will use slides, visuals, and real-world examples to explain concepts, while encouraging students to share their thoughts and ask questions.

My teaching style is energetic and student-centered. I use a mix of direct instruction, discussions, and activities that allow students to apply what they've learned in fun, creative ways. Learners will get to interact with me frequently, through guided discussions, answering questions during video segments, and sharing their own map creations. The goal is to create a fun, immersive environment where students feel like explorers of the ancient world!

Learning Goals

Use the correct geographic tools to gather, process, and report information about people, places, and environments.

Other Details

Learning Needs
This class can accommodate most learning needs using technological interventions.
Parental Guidance
As always, parents are welcome to view the materials and provide feedback to the instructor if necessary.
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Writing and drawing materials
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
National Geographic Society. (n.d.). Geographic tools. National Geographic. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/geographic-tools British Museum. (n.d.). Ancient Mesopotamia – Geography. British Museum. https://www.britishmuseum.org/learn/schools/ages-7-11/ancient-mesopotamia U.S. Geological Survey. (n.d.). What is a map? U.S. Geological Survey. https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-map Ancient History Encyclopedia. (2022). Ancient Egyptian Geography. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1151/ancient-egyptian-geography/

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5.0
33reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's degree in Integrated Social Studies
Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Administration

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