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The Nile: Its Mystery, What's in It, What's on It (Small Class!)

Completed by 13 learners
Ages 11-15
Live Group Course
(For Older Students) Did you know that the River Nile travels through 11 countries in Africa? Find out why the Nile's geological impact, history, wildlife and mysticism make it the most famous river in the ancient (and modern) world.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(196 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 3 weeks
1-4 learners per class
55 min

What's included

3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Students will not be given formal homework, but I will strongly encourage students to bring in questions and comments on the following week's topic. I would be thrilled if some students ask to contribute something for the next class.
Assessment
Each week, there will be an informal and fun quiz to download and take together at the beginning of class. At the end of each weekly class, we will review the questions and see what students have retained.

Class Experience

COVER PHOTO: The Nile Delta at night as seen from the International Space Station in October, 2010

That deep blue ribbon, surrounded by lush green along its banks, has supported over 5000 years of one of the most advanced civilizations on earth: the ancient Egyptians. But did you know that the River Nile travels through 11 countries in Africa?  That's right - not just through Egypt.  And, of course, you've probably heard of the Nile's infamous crocodiles who even today kill about 200 people a year.  

Here are the topics we'll cover:

Week 1. The Longest River In the World

Week 2. Who lives IN the Nile?

Week 3. Who lives ON the Nile?


Please see the 💥SYLLABUS💥 for more class details.

How I Teach:

- Classes with only four students.  
- Dramatic Keynote (PowerPoint) presentation 
   with illustrations, maps and photos of ancient 
   artwork.
- Animated lecture and discussion.
- The showing of genuine antiquities from my 
   collection.
- The playing of a short video 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 and enroller, detailing how the 
    learner did in class and any 
    recommendations.
4. Availability to answer a student's questions 
    (by message) after class.
 

💥 For  more scheduled classes, please scroll 
      down to “Show Alternative Times.”


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 class, students will be able to:
1. Name the different PARTS OF A RIVER.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
3 Lessons
over 3 Weeks
Lesson 1:
𓂀 The Longest River in the World
 • The Nile's competition (the Amazon) for length and output of water.
• Why the Nile flows from south to north.
• The different parts of the Nile: its mouth, source, delta, and tributaries.
• The crucial cycles of the Nile that impacted Egypt, especially the flood time.
• The good and bad effects the Aswan Dam has had on the Nile's flow. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
𓂀 Who lives IN the Nile?
 • The various creatures who make the Nile their home. 
• The most dangerous animals in the world who live in the Nile.
• Those animals that are nearing extinction.
• The Death of the Nile River. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
𓂀 Who lives ON the Nile?
 • How the Nile River became the highway of the ancient Egyptians.
• The first ships and boats to travel the Nile.
• Special ships from special times, such as Cleopatra's barge.
• How ships helped in the building of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
• The ancient Egyptian war ships. 
• Traveling on the Nile today. 
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
The only sensitive information is that most ancient Egyptian art shows some nudity. Some students may be uncomfortable talking about frightening animals, such as crocodiles and snakes that live in the Nile.
Supply List
Students do not need any extra materials.  I will send files before and after the class that will be used during the class and afterward for the student's own research, if desired.
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will be referring to many different websites that feature information on the Nile in ancient Egypt. And I welcome hearing suggestions from students regarding various resources that I may not know about.

Meet the teacher

4.9
196reviews
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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 for a class.  I think you'll agree that The Egyptian Room is an attractive, fun and inspiring place to learn.  

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