The Great Pyramids of Giza: How Long Will They Last? (Small Class!)
Can you imagine the earth without the Great Pyramid(s) of Egypt? Let's examine the possible destruction of the pyramids through: erosion, war, earthquakes and vandalism. We'll also consider ways to preserve these irreplaceable monuments.
Ilene Sennuwy Springer
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4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Pre-class quiz to be done prior to the class. At the end of the lesson, we'll go over the quiz again and see how much the learner retained.Assessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
View above taken by astronauts aboard the Space Station Alpha on August 15, 2001
[People Fear Time], but Time Fears the Pyramids." (old Arabic proverb.) The Great Pyramid(s) of Giza, built over 3500 years ago, have already lasted eons in comparison to other structures built by humans. But how long will the pyramids last? Another 3500 years? 500? 10?
Class Highlights
We'll talk about:
• The ramifications for the world's cultures if the Giza Pyramids are ever eliminated from Earth.
• How the Giza Pyramids were already damaged in ancient times by a king in ancient Egypt.
• Why the pyramids have lasted as long as they have.
• The most likely ways the pyramids could be eliminated: by the environment, (erosion), nuclear bombs, vandalism--or what?
• The actions we can take, if any, to prevent the destruction of the pyramids.
• We'll watch two short videos; one of which explains the effects of earthquakes on the pyramids.
How I Teach:
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 students' questions (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 authorLearning Goals
At the end of this class, students will be able to:1. DEVELOP A LIFELONG INTEREST in ancient Egypt.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The only upsetting information in this class would be if a student was afraid of talking about building destruction through wartime activities, such as a nuclear bomb.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
1. Wikipedia - The Pyramids of Giza
2. History.com - The Pyramids - Fact, Use and Construction
3. Book: The Great Pyramid Decoded
4. ABC News: Controversial Egypt pyramid renovation likely to be
rolled back
5. Abstract: Sustainability Problems of the Giza Pyramids
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a Diploma in Egyptology from Oxford College in England and a Certificate of Museum Studies from Harvard University. 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 antiquity into the classroom, whether I'm teaching language arts, social studies, science, consumer economics, art or 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 One-Time Class
$22
per classMeets once
55 min
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Ages: 13-18
1-4 learners per class
