World History for Middle Schoolers - Ancient History Through Medieval Times
In this ongoing, year-long social studies course, learners will explore the early civilizations of Egypt, India, China, Greece, Rome, West Africa, and the Americas.
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40 live meetings
30 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Optional weekly assignments will be posted in the Outschool Classroom each week. Feedback (letter grade) will be given on turned-in assignments.Projects
Two projects are given each semester. These are optional. Finished projects can be displayed (posted) in the Outschool Classroom if the learner chooses to do so.Letter Grade
Feedback will be given on turned-in assignments. Grade reports/certificates are given at the parent's request.Certificate of Completion
Feedback will be given on turned-in assignments. Grade reports/certificates are given at the parent's request.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Join along in this year-long social studies course as we delve into different areas of history from around the world. From the very beginnings of human civilization, to the rise of empires, through Medieval Europe, to Imperial China…this class will give an overview of some of humans’ greatest stories. Each week, the live class will include storytelling, photos, primary sources, and videos to provide an immersive experience. Optional weekly assignments will be posted in the Outschool Classroom each week. Course Outline: Rise of Civilization ✭Early Humans and The Start of Farming ✭Ancient Sumer ✭Mesopotamia ✭Ancient Persia ✭Early Civilizations in the Americas Ancient Egypt and the Middle East ✭Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs ✭Daily Life in Ancient Egypt ✭The Kingdom of Kush ✭Origins of Judaism Ancient India ✭Geography and Early Settlement of India ✭Origins of Hinduism and Buddhism ✭First Unification of India Ancient China ✭The Shang Dynasty ✭Three Chinese Philosophies ✭First Emperor of China ✭Han Dynasty ✭The Silk Road Ancient Greece ✭Rise of Democracy ✭Life in Two City-States: Sparta and Athens ✭Fighting the Greco-Persian Wars ✭The Golden Age of Athens ✭Alexander the Great Ancient Rome ✭Rise of the Roman Republic ✭From Republic to Empire ✭Daily Life in the Roman Empire ✭Origins of Christianity Europe During Medieval Times ✭Feudalism in Western Europe and The Roman Catholic Church ✭Life in Medieval Towns and the Decline of Feudalism ✭Byzantine Empire Islam in Medieval Times ✭Origins of Islam ✭From the Crusades to the New Muslim Empires West Africa ✭Ghana: A West African Trading Empire ✭Influence of Islam on West Africa East Asia ✭Imperial China ✭Heian-kyo: The Heart of Japan's Golden Age ✭The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan ✭Mongol Empire Civilizations of the Americas ✭The Maya ✭The Aztecs ✭The Incas
Learning Goals
Learners will analyze the transformation of human societies and explore the social, political, and economic structures that defined these early societies.Learners will describe the development and organization of political systems in ancient civilizations, including the rise of democracy in Ancient Greece, the structure of the Roman Republic and Empire, and the feudal system in Medieval Europe.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)40 Lessons
over 40 WeeksLesson 1:
Early Humans and The Start of Farming
45 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 2:
Ancient Sumer
45 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 3:
Mesopotamia
45 mins online live lesson
3 assignments
Lesson 4:
Ancient Persia
45 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will discuss wars and deaths. Also, religions will be discussed as they relate to history. All discussions of religions will be discussed in a secular manner.
Nearpod, Gimkit, Khan Academy, and Kahoot will be used as outside resources. Nearpod, Gimkit, and Kahoot do not require a login and links will be given during class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
World History: Cultures, States, and Societies to 1500, edited by Eugene Berger, Ph.D., George L. Israel, Ph.D, Charlotte Miller, Ph.D., Brian Parkinson, Ph.D., Andrew Reeves, Ph.D., Nadejda Williams, Ph.D.
Resources from the Library of Congress Native American Collection and the National Museum of the American Indian will be used during our unit on American civilizations. This includes maps, images, recordings, first-hand accounts and documents. These resources can be found at:
https://americanindian.si.edu
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/themes/native-americans/
The history of Ashanti Kings and the whole country itself and other writings / by Otumfuo, Nana Agyeman Prempeh I; edited by A. Adu Boahen ... [et al.].
The Book of Samurai: The Warrior Class of Japan, Stephen R. Turnbull.
The Royal Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay: Life in Medieval Africa, Patricia McKissack, Fredrick McKissack.
The Golden Trade of the Moors: West African Kingdoms in the Fourteenth Century, E. W. Bovill.
A History of the World's Religions, 14th Edition by David S. Noss and Blake R. Grangaard.
Olmec Archaeology and Early Mesoamerica by Christopher Pool.
A Serpent's Tale: Discovering America's Ancient Mound Builders by Lorett Treese.
The Maya (Ancient Peoples and Places) by Michael D. Coe and Stephen Houston.
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Doctoral Degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law - Northern Kentucky University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Louisville
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Bachelor's Degree in History from Western Kentucky University
I have over twenty years of experience working with and teaching students. I have a bachelor's degree in both History and Economics. My master's degree is in Higher Education. I also have a juris doctorate degree in Law. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching, history in particular! Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $600 for 40 classes1x per week, 40 weeks
45 min
Completed by 71 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-18 learners per class
