Your Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt (Small Class!) π π―π πππ§πΏπ ππππ
Ilene Sennuwy Springer
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You're a teenager in a regular "middle-class" family in ancient Egypt (known to the Egyptians as "Kemet"). Discover what life would have been like - compared to today - with your peers in Egypt's Middle Kingdom from 1975 BCE to 1640 BCE.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
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Believe it or not, if you're 13 years old as you attend this class, you may have already been married in "Kemet" (ancient Egypt)! Girls were ready for marriage around age 12; boys who had turned 15 were picking out a bride. These are just some of the facts we'll learn in this class about daily life for "middle-class" teens in ancient Egypt.
π Lesson 1: Your Ancient Egyptian Home and Family
π Lesson...4 lessons//4 Weeks
Β Week 1Lesson 1π Your Ancient Egyptian Home and Familyβ We'll set the stage: middle-class family living during the Middle Kingdom of ancient Egypt. β What your house looked like - from the outside and inside. β What life was like with your parents, siblings, grandparents and pets. β The furniture in your home - what was it like? β Where did you sleep, eat and hang out?Β Week 2Lesson 2π Your Food, Clothing and Appearanceβ What would you eat for typical meals? Did youngsters drink beer in Kemet? (They did!) β What food did you grow and what did you buy at the market? β What did you wear as a young woman or man; who made your clothes; did you wear a wig or jewelry? β How about makeup?Β Week 3Lesson 3π Learning, Chores and Workβ What did girls learn; what did boys learn - and who taught them? β How long did the ancient Egyptians consider childhood in Kemet? β What kind of work could you expect to do in your lifetime?Β Week 4Lesson 4π Friends, Fun and Relationshipsβ Entertainment: what was there for young people in Kemet? β How did you have fun with your family? β What were festivals and banquets like? β How did you find someone to marry?
Students will learn that: 1. Because of the way the ancient Egyptian government was organized under the pharaoh, Kemet was often more of a socialist nation rather than under tyrannical rule. 2. Part of what made Egypt so great and long-lasting is that the average people felt responsible for the land (even if it wasn't their own) and were often recruited to fix canals and public structures when they weren't busy earning their livings. 3. Women in ancient Egypt had more rights than almost any other nation in the ancient world, including many modern nations on earth, as well.
I hold a Certificate of Museum Studies from Harvard University and a Diploma in Egyptology from Oxford College in England. And Iβve been to Egypt three times on personalized, educational tours. I've been captivated by ancient Egypt since I was 10 years old. And I feel it's my destiny to share my enthusiasm for and expertise on this beautiful and brilliant 5000-year-old civilization with all of you. I hope to see you soon for a class. I think you'll agree that The Egyptian Room is an attractive, fun and inspiring place to learn. And, please, if you like, call me Ms. Sennuwy - my chosen ancient Egyptian name.
Β 1 file available upon enrollmentLearners will receive files to download before each class. They will need nothing except materials or devices if they want to take notes on their own.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
The only sensitive information is about the supposed sexual freedom young couples had before marriage. Also, most ancient Egyptian art shows some nudity.
I will be referring to many different websites that feature information on everyday life in ancient Egypt. And I welcome hearing suggestions from students regarding various resources that I may not know about.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(173)
Mother's Day - May 12, 2024. Please check out: What Mothers Told Their Daughters in Ancient Egypt (Small Class!)...Β
Group Class
$20
weekly or $80 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-4 learners per class
