Rivers, Regions, and Remarkable Civilizations: Exploring Ancient Regions
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
Evidence of MasteryGrading
Evidence of MasteryClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
What will be taught? Students will learn how to describe, classify, and compare regions within Ancient Egypt, China, and Mesopotamia by examining landforms, climate, population, culture, and economy. What topics will you cover? The class will cover: The geographic significance of the Nile, Tigris, Euphrates, and Yellow Rivers. How climate shaped agriculture and settlement patterns in these regions. Population dynamics, including urbanization and rural life. Cultural developments such as writing systems, religion, and trade. Economic systems and their dependence on natural and human-made resources. How is your class structured? The class is divided into interactive and engaging components: An introductory video providing an overview of the regions. Guided notes to reinforce key concepts. Interactive activities like mapping and sorting exercises. A detailed assignment (report) for deeper exploration. A culminating Evidence of Mastery presentation. How will you teach? The class will use: Videos to introduce and explain content in a relatable way. Slides and guided notes to summarize and clarify information. Hands-on activities to apply learning practically. Collaborative discussions to encourage critical thinking. Projects to assess comprehension and allow creative expression. What’s your teaching style? The teaching style is engaging, interactive, and supportive, emphasizing curiosity and real-world connections. Humor and visuals are incorporated to maintain student interest and make complex topics relatable. How much will learners get to interact with you? Learners will interact extensively through: Direct participation during guided video presentations. Games and hands-on activities like mapping and sorting. Discussions prompted by open-ended and guided questions. Feedback on assignments and projects, ensuring understanding and growth.
Learning Goals
Describe, classify, and compare regions within the Eastern Hemisphere using various criteria.
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.
Supply List
Writing utensils, drawing utensils, internet connection
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Breasted, J. H. (1916). Ancient Times, a History of the Early World: An Introduction to the Study of Ancient History and the Career of Early Man. Boston: Ginn and Company.
Crawford, H. (2004). Sumer and the Sumerians. Cambridge University Press.
Keay, J. (2009). China: A History. Harper Press.
National Geographic Society. (n.d.). Ancient Egypt. Retrieved from https://education.nationalgeographic.org/
World History Encyclopedia. (n.d.). Ancient Civilizations. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/
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Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
1-18 learners per class