The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World
In this three-part course, we will explore the history of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
Melanie Wiancko
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3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssessment
If requested by a student's parent or guardian, I can provide written feedback on their child's participation throughout the course.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Welcome to this course on the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World! In this three-part course, we will explore together the legends, stories, and evidence of these ancient creations that were deemed magnificent for their time and even by modern standards. Although not many still exist to this day, their stories have lasted. In this class, we will examine some of the histories behind each Wonder of the World by looking at the people and culture that influenced the designs. As well, we will also review how it became one of the chosen wonders and if we agree that it should be considered a Wonder of the World. Students are welcome to share their opinions on what they think makes each location unique and if they would want to visit each one (if they all still existed). Each class will be guided by a slideshow presentation to help students understand and visualize each Wonder of the World. There will be discussion questions and opportunities for the students to ask questions. At the end of each class, there will a Kahoot to test students' knowledge of what they have learned.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the uniqueness behind each Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
Students will examine the cultural and religious importance of these ancient sites, and what role, if any, they play in our world today.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Wonders 1 & 2
- Statue of Zeus at Olympia
- Temple of Artemis at Ephesus 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Wonders 3-5
- Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
- Colossus of Rhodes
- Lighthouse of Alexandria 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Wonders 6 & 7
- Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
- Hanging Gardens of Babylon 50 mins online live lesson
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External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
'Seven Wonders of the Ancient World' - National Geographic Kids
'Seven Wonders of the World' - Britannica
'Ancient Greece' - ancient-greece.org
'Egyptian Pyramids - Facts, Use & Construction' - History.com
'Were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon actually in Babylon?' - National Geographic
'Lighthouse (Pharos) of Alexandria' - Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
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Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in History from Brock University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Nipissing University
I have a degree in History and am qualified to teach intermediate and senior divisions of History. All of the class content will be researched information that is from factual reliable sources accompanied by my extensive knowledge on these subjects. Reviews
Live Group Course
$42
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-12 learners per class
