Origins of Western Civilization: Cultural Anthropology & Human Pre-History
Susan Lanigan
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(242)
An exploration of human innovation in pre-history, this course looks at the origins of agriculture, the first uses of bronze and iron tools, and explores some of civilization's oldest cities and empires!
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Humans who lived 12,000 years ago didn't have it easy. Food was scarce, and everything was a threat. So how did they manage to start farming, building cities, and inventing languages? This course explores what everyday life was like for humans in pre-history, and trace how their decisions led to the society we live in today! Each week we will discuss a different topic, starting with the first generation of humans who began to move away from the hunter-gatherer lifestyle into the cultivation...
I am a practicing bioarchaeologist, and wrote my Master's thesis on the subject of paleopathology of Neolithic populations in North Africa -- people who lived during this transitional period from human pre-history into the agricultural age. The lifestyles of these ancient populations influence us in many ways today, including what we eat, where we live, and even how tall we are!
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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
$140
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-14 learners per class
