The Chariots of Ancient Egypt: Warfare Along the Nile
(For Older Students) Discover why the pharaohs proclaimed the chariot--the tank of its time--the most powerful, regal weapon in the ancient world. We'll also investigate other strategies and weapons that won ancient Egypt its many battles.
Ilene Sennuwy Springer
Average rating:
4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Pre and post-class testAssessment
I send students an informal and fun quiz (actually a learning tool) to take before the beginning of class - if they can. We will go over the quiz together at the beginning of class and then we'll review the questions and see what students have retained at the end.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Photo Credit Above:
https://www.redbubble.com/i/poster/Egyptian-pharaoh-chariot-by-eagletrust12/114583287.LVTDI
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Class Highlights:
There was a critical difference between war and warfare in ancient Egypt (AE). In THIS class, we'll discuss warfare which, in any country, means the weapons and strategies used during war (an actual conflict).
Then we'll continue to the most prized weapon of the pharaohs: the horse and chariot. We'll discuss:
• How the AE acquired the chariot from one of
their greatest enemies.
• Where the AE got the horse from; horses are
not native to Egypt.
• How the AE rebuilt the chariot to become the
most superior in the world.
• One of ancient Egypt's most famous battles
that relied on the chariot.
Finally, we'll talk about how Egypt was the first nation in the world to have a standing (permanent) army and navy.
How I Teach:
- Classes with only four students.
- Dramatic Keynote (PowerPoint) presentation
with illustrations, maps and photos of ancient
artwork.
- Animated lecture and discussion.
- Genuine antiquities shown from my collection.
- Short videos played that are related to the
subject.
I interact a lot with learners, encouraging kids to share their opinions, ideas, mistakes and triumphs. I love it when kids laugh. After the class, I message parents/caretakers to tell them how their student did, and I include extra files for their interest.
CLASS PRICE includes (in addition to the scheduled class):
1. Welcome message to both the student and enroller.
2. Quiz (actually a learning tool) as a pre-lesson
activity.
3. Personalized post-class message to the
student, detailing how the learner did in class
plus any recommendations.
4. Availability to answer a students's question
(by message) after class.
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Copyright ©, Ilene Springer, 2024
All rights reserved. No part of this lesson may be reproduced without the written permission of the author.Learning Goals
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:1. Explain how the AE pharaohs and QUEENS FELT ABOUT WAR and how it affected their legacy.
Other Details
Supply List
No extra materials needed.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I use a number of primary and secondary materials from experts on the subject of ancient Egyptian chariots and other types of warfare:
1. Chariots in Ancient Egypt: The Tano Chariot, A Case Study by Dr. Andre J. Veldmeijer (Editor), Prof. Dr. Salima Ikram (Editor) - the authors describe the chariot as the racing cars of the ancient world which first appeared in Egypt about 1600 BC. Chariots, say the authors, quickly became not only the preferred mode of transport for royalty and the elite, but also revolutionized military tactics and warfare. Both editors conduct research for the Egyptian Museum.
2. Warfare in Ancient Egypt by Bridget McDermott - The author surveys 3000 years of continuous development of arms and armor beginning with the early predynastic culture and ending in the totalitarian state of Egypt's New Kingdom.
This book developed from the author's thesis on weapons in ancient Egypt.
3. The Chariot in Egyptian Warfare by Troy Fox. The author gives an extensive overview of ancient chariots in an article written for the former Website of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/chariots.htm
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold a Diploma in Egyptology from Oxford College in England and a Certificate of Museum Studies from Harvard University. And I’ve been to Egypt three times on personalized, educational tours.
I've been captivated by ancient Egypt since I was 10 years old. And I feel it's my destiny to share my enthusiasm for and expertise on this beautiful and brilliant 5000-year-old civilization with all of you. I hope to see you soon in this class. I think you'll agree that The Egyptian Room is an attractive, fun and inspiring place to learn. And, please, if you like, call me Ms. Sennuwy - my chosen ancient Egyptian name.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$22
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-4 learners per class
