Walk Like an Egyptian: A Brief Study of Ancient Egypt
In this 7 week course, have fun and learn why Ancient Egypt was an amazing civilization for over 30 centuries.
Jody Bergner
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(22)
What's included
7 live meetings
5 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Ancient Egypt was a very great and powerful civilization in the history of our world. It lasted over 3000 years. There are many reasons to study Ancient Egypt. One of the first reasons is the amazing achievements, like the pyramids. They were construction some 4,500 years ago and are still standing! That even beats the Mayan pyramids in Mexico or some of the amazing medieval cathedrals. From an early stage the society was literate. We are lucky enough to have deciphered the hieroglyphs and can read their records. Let’s not forget the amazing Egyptian climate, mummies and pharaohs. This class will touch upon some of the exciting aspects of ancient Egypt and hopefully instill a longing to learn more after the class is over. There is no prior knowledge needed for this class. Week 1: What is ancient Egypt and Why is it Important? *Getting to know you activity *Answer the question words: What, Where, When, Who? *Geography: Find out where in the world is Egypt and why is the location important for this civilization? *Short video (maybe) *Play a game Week 2: Architectural Marvels * Study pyramids, temples, and obelisks * Learn about the purposes these structures served in Egyptian culture as well as how they were constructed. *Geography-locate the pyramids on a current day map *Pyramid craft Week 3: How to Live Forever *Talk about the steps and procedures on creating a mummy. *Discuss what ancient Egyptians believed about the afterlife. *Mummy activity Week 4: Hieroglyphs and Communication * Learn why hieroglyphs were used as a form of communication, record keeping, and as a means for preserving and passing down history. *Learn some information about the alphabet, common Egyptian words, and how to read hieroglyphic messages. *Create a message using hieroglyphs. Week 5: The Boy King *Discuss Pharaohs and why they were important. *Learn about King Tut, his tomb and Howard Carter. *Discuss the Curse of King Tut. *Play a game using information from Weeks 1-4 Week 6: Egyptian Gods *There were over 2,000 ancient Egyptians gods. Learn about some of the more popular gods and why the Egyptians loved them. *Art activity Week 7: Inventions *The ancient Egyptians were amazing inventors. Learn about some of the most famous inventions. *Egyptian theme craft *Evaluate the class and play a game if there is time.
Learning Goals
* Students will learn daily life of Ancient Egyptian people including significant beliefs, values and practices.
*Students will explore the customs and beliefs of Ancient Egyptian civilization to better understand this society.
*Students gain an understanding of the roles of historians and archeologists.
*Students will develop an understanding of the differences and similarities between the ancient Egyptian culture and their own culture.
*Students will Identify geographic and agricultural factors that shaped the development of early civilizations.
*Students will experience a safe and fun environment.
Other Details
Supply List
The teacher will provide hand outs and a list of any materials needed for class. The materials will be things commonly found around the house.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
22reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Greetings and salutations! My name is Jody and I currently live in the great state of Kentucky. I have done on-line schooling for three plus years and love to meet new students. I have a bachelor's in Elementary Education and a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction. I am certified for TEFL and TESOL to teach English as a second language. I taught in a brick and mortar school for many, many years. I decided to stay at home to homeschool my own children and transition to on-line teaching where I can still fulfill my passion for teaching and meet new people.
Learning is not the same with each student, so I try to adapt each lesson and allow students to take ownership of their learning with several learning goals in mind. Growing a community of learners while developing meaningful and respectful relationships is super important. My classroom will be a threat-free zone where each student will feel comfortable being themself and where they can learn at their own speed.
When I am not not in the classroom, I am love to spend time with my husband, three children, bulldog (Winston) and cat (Lollypop). We travel, hike, and eat ice cream! I hope to see your child in my classroom for a great adventure and a lot of fun!Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-6 learners per class
