World History Part I - Early Civilization to the Fall of Rome
In this 8-week course, students will learn about the earliest humans to walk the earth (40,000 BC), all the way up to the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire (476 AD).
Kevin Moody
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursAssessment
Through a series of formative and summative assessments, students will be given the opportunity during class to prove what they've learned. This may be in the form of short quizzes at the end of class, group discussions, or merely answering a question on an exit ticket.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
This course will focus on early civilization all the way to the fall of Rome. The class structure is an open discussion format where each week students are challenged to be involved through either an academic approach or through social-emotional learning. We will bring world events to life and connect students to them through interaction. Through a myriad of teaching strategies, i.e. games, slides, video clips, grouping, etc, students will learn world history by being fully engaged in the discussions.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to discuss world events in a conversational manner. They will know the details of people, places, and events from the curriculum.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Prehistory & Early Civilizations
- The Last Ice Age | Meaning & Human Survival
- Development of Hierarchical Structures: Chiefs to Emperors in History
- Prehistoric Religion and the Early Mother Goddess
- The Great Flood and Population Migrations
- Villages to Cities: How Cities Were Invented
- Walls, Roads & Bronze: Tools of Empire Creation
- The Horse and Chariot: Tools of Empire Creation
- Horse People and Nomadic Pastoralism: What is Civilization? 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Ancient East
- The History of Money and Rise of Complex Economies
- How Religion Developed in the Stone Age and Bronze Age
- Fertile Crescent
- Ancient Near East Art As a Reflection of History, Politics & Culture
- Heirs of the Sumerians: Babylonians, Hittites, Hurrians and Assyrians
- Monotheism & Polytheism
- Hebrew | Religion, Beliefs & History
- Bronze Age Egypt
- Iron Age Empires: Neo-Babylonian, Neo-Assyrian and Persian Empires
- Mesopotamian Kings & Government 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Ancient Asia
- Taoism & Daoism
- Taoism Sacred Texts
- Korean Taoism: History, Influence & Expansion
- The Founding of Confucianism
- Confucianism in Ancient China
- The Confucianism of Japan and Korea
- The Origins of Hinduism: the Indus River Valley & the Harappa Culture
- The Hindu Belief System | Dharma, Karma & Moksha
- The Main Hindu Deities | Brahma, Vishnu, & Shiva
- The Middle Way in Buddhism
- Buddhism Overview, Branches & Types
- Asoka | Biography, Buddhism & Accomplishments 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Ancient Greece
- The Minoans
- History of the Alphabet
- Ancient Greek Writing & Literature | Authors & Influence
- From Mycenae's Collapse to Greek Colonization
- Ancient Greek Religion | Overview, Facts & Development
- Greek City-States | Geographical Regions, Government & Features
- Ancient Greek Art, Pottery and Sculpture
- Ancient Greek Buildings
- The Birth of Philosophy: The Presocratics
- Sparta Overview, History & Facts
- Herodotus in the Persian Wars
- Slavery in Ancient Greece 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
- (2019) Principles of American Democracy, McGraw Hill
- (2019) American History Recon, to the Present, Houghton
- (2019) Modern World History, Houghton
- (2015) By the People, Pearson
- (2020) Ways of the World, 1200 Update, Bedford Freedom
- (2012) History of IB Diploma, Hodder
- (2011) Cold War, Pearson
- (2011) An International History, Oxford
- (2004) Russia, America and the Cold War 1949-1991, Pearson
- (2018) Give Me Liberty V-1, Norton
- (2018) Give Me Liberty V-2, Norton
Joined July, 2018
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7reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am currently certified as a substitute teacher in the state of California and am in the middle of completing a Master's Degree in Education pursuing a single subject credential in Social Sciences including History, SocioIogy, and Psychology. I also have a strong background in Business Planning, Finance, and Career Counseling. I have a bachelor's degree from Utah State University and an associate's degree from BYU-Idaho. My wife and I have six kids and one grandchild, so our hobbies often revolve around the activities they are involved in.
I love teaching! I seek to create meaningful experiences that inspire and motivate students. Teaching kids is fulfilling because I get to witness their curiosity, creativity, and growth firsthand. It's rewarding to play a role in shaping their minds and helping them develop the skills they need to succeed in life.
Teaching world history is a passion of mine! By diving into world history, you're not just reading about the past; you're exploring the story of humanity itself, full of drama, creativity, and adventure!Reviews
Live Group Course
$120
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-9 learners per class
