The Rise of Civilization: How Humans Transformed the World
In this course, students will learn about the conditions that led to the rise of civilizations and the effects of humans living in permanent villages.
Kamron Robertson, MA, MAT
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(93)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this four day course, students will learn about how humans transitioned from hunters and gatherers to settled farmers. They will understand that because humans now lived in permanent villages that new institutions such as religion, economies, and social classes developed. They will also learn about the geography of these earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China and how geography impacted how the people in those civilizations lived. Students will gain an understanding of the circumstances that led to the rise of empires and also to the fall of empires. This class is lecture based but involves lots of opportunities for students to participate in discussions and ask questions. Short video clips are also used to present content in multiple ways. All presentations, video clips, and activities will be provided and linked in the classroom for use during and after class. No prior knowledge is required. Day 1: Students will learn about life during the Paleolithic Era and how humans transitioned from hunter/gatherers to farmers. Day 2: Students will learn about the changes that took place as humans developed religions, politics, and economies. Day 3: Students will learn about the geography of these first civilizations and how geography impacted how people lived. Day 4: Students will learn about what causes empires to rise and fall.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the events that led to humans transitioning from hunters and gatherers to living in permanent villages and farming. They will weigh the pros and cons of this transition and the changes that it brought. Students will also learn about how geography affects the way that people live and how societies function. Finally, students will understand the circumstances that allowed empires to rise and also what caused them to fall.
Other Details
Supply List
Graphic organizers will be linked in the classroom. Students have the option to print them or create their own.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
93reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have taught World History in the public school system for the past 5 years. Teaching the rise of civilizations is one of my favorite topics because students are able to see where so many of our practices originated and how our settled life compared to the life of nomadic hunters and gatherers. Reviews
Live Group Class
$45
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
40 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
4-10 learners per class
