Eye-Of-Osiris Club - Sharing the Magic and Mystery of Ancient Egypt
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekGrading
There is no grade because this is an enrichment class.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
NEXT MEETING: September 5, 2025 Topic: Plan an Ancient Wedding Ever want to get together and talk about the magic and mystery of ancient Egypt with a group of people who love it, too? Now you can. The Eye-of-Osiris Club meets once a MONTH throughout the semester. We'll have a suggested topic for each month, which you'll know about when you enroll. For about 40 minutes, we'll go over that topic in one or more ways: discussion, video, artwork, photography, storytelling, demonstration, show-and-tell and any other ways you can think of. The rest of the time we can talk about whatever comes to our minds about ancient Egypt. The Osiris Club aims for members to share a significant, beloved interest with others in a relaxed way. The wonderful thing is that everyone in the Osiris Club loves ancient Egypt as much as you do! PLEASE NOTE: This class will be meeting one time monthly on the first Thursday of the month. Please message me with questions or suggestions for topics. PAST Meetings (from last year) √ Crossword Puzzle on Ancient Egypt √"You CAN Take It With You" - Graves Goods of the Ancient Egyptians √ Warfare in Ancient Egypt (including Chariots) √ Anubis - The Jackal God of Death √ Norse Versus Egyptian Mythology √ Where are the crowns of the ancient pharaohs? √ Hair, Mustaches and Wigs in Ancient Egypt √ Ships, Dresses, Mistakes...and a really cool video! √ A quick review of Everyday Life... √ Moses of the Nile (one of the greatest biblical/historical leaders in ancient Egypt). √ Trivia Quiz on ancient Egypt. √ The Pyramids: How Long Will They Last? I encourage out-of-club messaging about ideas to the teacher (me). During the meeting, if someone asks a question we don't know about, we can research it on the spot! How exciting is that? How I Teach: With the Club and other general classes, I’m happy to hear questions and comments during the presentation--not only after class. Other features of my teaching style and philosophy: √ Classes with only 4 students. √ Lots of student interaction. √ Dramatic Keynote (like PowerPoint) presentation with illustrations and photos to enhance learning. √ Clips of videos to increase the understanding and enjoyment of the class content. √ The display of my collection's AUTHENTIC ANTIQUITIES used by ancient Egyptians. I encourage kids to share their opinions, ideas, mistakes and triumphs. I love it when kids laugh. After the class, I message parents/caretakers to inform them how their student did, and I send 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 and enroller, detailing how the learner did in class and any recommendations. 4. Availability to answer a student's questions (by message) after class. This class has been rated a "Top Ancient Egyptian Class" on Outschool. Copyright ©, Ilene Springer, 2024 All rights reserved. No part of this lesson may be reproduced without the written permission of the author.
Learning Goals
Not only will students increase their knowledge about and expertise on ancient Egypt, but they will learn some group dynamics skills, and make friends, as well. As with this type of "club class," students can come and go monthly and don't have to prepare anything except for those students who want to prepare something for the others.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
** Please Note: I only take students 13 years and older. Thanks for your understanding.
Please be aware that many images of ancient Egyptian artwork do show male and female nudity. Parents are always welcome to send me questions about or comments on the club.
Supply List
There is no need for materials to attend The Eye-of-Osiris Club. But I do encourage anyone joining or dropping in to bring any artifacts or images of ancient Egypt they would like to share with the group.
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold a Certificate of Museum Studies from Harvard University and a Diploma in Egyptology from Oxford College in England. And I’ve been to Egypt three times on personalized, educational tours.
As a certified school substitute, I make the day more enjoyable - if it works out - by bringing an ancient Egyptian object into the classroom, whether I'm teaching language arts, social studies, science, consumer economics, art or even Native American studies.
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 for a class. I think you'll agree that The Egyptian Room is an attractive, fun and inspiring place to learn.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-4 learners per class