Mummify a Chicken! Ancient Egypt for High Ability Learners
In this 8-week course, students will enjoy a hands-on approach to ancient Egypt as they mummify a chicken while learning about the culture and practices of this amazing civilization!
Heather Hinze, Ed. S.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(327)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Your student will love this class- I've taught it for years and gifted kids love learning about ancient Egyptians! This course is challenging, as it is designed for high ability learners who typically perform beyond grade-level expectations. In this class, we will learn about ancient Egyptian culture, which may include the following topics (time providing): session 1: mummification (begin mummifying a chicken!) where we learn about the mummification process through slideshow and game simulation, then mummify our own chickens! session 2: mummification continued & geography- we will continue the mummification process with our chickens (hold your nose!) then learn about the geography of the Nile in a slideshow of maps and video. session 3: farming & other occupations (caste system)- try your luck and see which career you'll be born into! Learn through slideshow and video about the various careers in ancient Egypt. sessions 4& 5: ancient games played by Egyptian children! Learn about the ancient version of tug-o-war, tic-tac-toe, and an ancient version of checkers. We will make and play ancient games! session 6: hieroglyphics- learn what they are, write your name, read other messages, and do some ancient Egyptian math! session 7: pyramids & sphinx- We will learn about the purpose of pyramids, some famous ones (Giza!), and learn about the Great Sphinx. We will view some aerial photos and take a virtual tour inside a pyramid! session 8: Draw like an ancient Egyptian & Dissecting the Curse of the Mummy. Finish up with our chicken mummies! I believe in flexibility, and allowing student interest and questioning to guide the course. Therefore, this is an estimation of how time will be spent: 5 minutes: share time- everyone deserves a turn to be heard! 10 minutes: preparing mummy (salt is changed each week and chicken is observed) 15 minutes: lesson & discussion 15 minutes: hands-on activities 5 minutes: wrap-up and homework Students will need a few easily- attainable and affordable supplies for this class, so please make sure you procure them before the first class! It is very important to me that students have an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging and community. My primary goal in offering this course is to allow your student to learn something while getting to interact with true peers. While the course will encourage critical thinking, evaluating with a set of given criteria, note-taking, brainstorming, and other curricular skills, I am most interested in encouraging socialization and a joy of learning among high ability learners. I will always stay an extra 5-10 minutes to help a struggling student when it is needed! I am also very comfortable working with twice-exceptional children, but please let me know in advance how I can best assist to minimize frustration and maximize learning!
Other Details
Supply List
one raw chicken leg one small plastic storage container (just big enough to fit the chicken leg inside, and airtight) one canister of salt per week (7 canisters total) class handouts will be provided upon enrollment and must be printed
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
327reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Update: I will be taking a short teaching break for a few months, but I'll be back in June!
I am passionate about providing challenging and motivating curriculum to gifted, talented, and high- ability learners. I love to teach thematically, and some of my favorite topics include spies, ancient Egypt, Rube Goldberg machines, architecture, archaeology, poetry, psychology, philosophy, and about a million other topics. Essentially, I enjoy teaching anything that makes my kiddos really 'light up'.
My educational degrees include: Bachelor of Science- Elementary education; Master of Arts- Gifted Education; Educational Specialist- Educational Technology. I hold three teaching certificates: Early Childhood, birth-3rd grade; Elementary 1-6; Gifted K-12. I've taught 15 years in private, public, and charter schools. I found my "forever home" in my current district, where I have been teaching gifted youth in grades 1-8 for the past 8 years.
"I feel safe here." If nothing else, I want my students to experience a sense of community and belonging, and to feel comfortable to be their true selves while in my class. That is the lens through which I design every lecture, game, video, quest, worksheet, web link, or activity. My students pride themselves on "embracing" their "inner nerd", and we delight in learning together without fear of judgment or reproach. It is safe to make mistakes in my class, it's okay to laugh at ourselves, and it's wonderful to take risks, even when they lead to failure- because that's how we grow.
When I'm not teaching I like to swim, hike, travel, ballroom dance, and socialize with friends and neighbors on my back patio. I spend much of my free time with my husband and son.
I am truly looking forward to working with your student and sharing my love of learning. I am confident that your kiddo will have a very positive experience in my class!Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 42 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
4-15 learners per class
