Summer in Ancient Egypt!
In this 4-week course, students will take a journey to Ancient Egypt and discover how the cultures of the past helped shape our present. Students will also keep their writing skills sharp while exploring topics that are engaging and fun!
What's included
12 live meetings
11 in-class hoursGrading
Students will earn participation points for completing activities in class. This will serve as an incentive to stay engaged and do our best work!Class Experience
Welcome to Summer in Ancient Egypt! This 4-week course will be an overview of the culture in Egypt during ancient times and provide students an opportunity to connect events in the past with our everyday lives. We will be using Common Core State Standards to practice skills that are essential in Social Studies and in education. This course will also provide support in ELA skills so students don’t miss a beat during the summer! Using a combination of presentation, discussion, video, and games we will create an experience that will be educational as well as fun! As stated in my teaching profile, it is my firm belief that education should be enjoyable for all learners. Too often skills learned while studying history are left out of the educational experience. This summer students will be able to learn valuable and applicable skills not just for the classroom but for life.
Learning Goals
This class will include lessons that reinforce skills stated in CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6.1-8.1- 8.10. Students will determine the central idea of primary and secondary texts, cite evidence to support an analysis of a text, and much more!
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum12 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Geography of Egypt
Students will learn about the geography in Ancient Egypt and how it played a role in supporting a civilization. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Old Kingdom
Students will learn about the establishment of the Old Kingdom in Ancient Egypt. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Leaders of the Old Kingdom
Students will learn about the pharaohs of the Old Kingdom and how their actions impacted the civilization and life today. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Pyramids
Students will learn about the construction and purpose of the pyramids. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class will move at a pace that is acceptable for all learning needs. Learners will be provided extra time and support as needed.
Parental Guidance
The curriculum will include aspects of the religion and culture in Ancient Egypt. This may include mummification, polytheistic beliefs, and slavery. Politics and war will also be discussed.
Pre-Requisites
No prerequisites required.
Supply List
Materials and Curriculum will be provided.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The class materials used in this course (including slide shows and activities) were created using Holt World History text book. Additional sources will be drawn from National Geographic Education, A History of Ancient Egypt By Marc Van De Mieroop, Ancient Egypt: Anatomy of a Civilization By Barry J. Kemp, and Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt By Margaret Bunson
Joined April, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have four years experience teaching Social Studies at the Middle School level. I also have a Master's Degree in Education (K-8) from Grand Canyon University. Reviews
Live Group Course
$54
weekly3x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-12 learners per class
