The Nile: Its Mystery, What's in It, What's on It (Small Class!) ๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐
Ilene Sennuwy Springer
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(172)
Find out why the Nile's geological impact, history, wildlife and mysticism make it the most famous river in the ancient (and modern) world.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
COVER PHOTO: The Nile Delta at night as seen from theย International Space Station in October, 2010 That deep blue ribbon, surrounded by lush green along its banks, has supported over 5000 years of one of the most advanced civilizations on earth: the ancient Egyptians. But did you know that the River Nile travels through 11 countries in Africa? That's right - not just through Egypt. And, of course, you've probably heard of the Nile's infamous crocodiles who even today kill about 200 people...
3 lessons//3 Weeks
ย Week 1Lesson 1๐ The Longest River in the Worldโ The Nile's competition (the Amazon) for length and output of water. โ Why the Nile flows from south to north. โ The different parts of the Nile: its mouth, source, delta, and tributaries. โ The crucial cycles of the Nile that impacted Egypt, especially the flood time. โ The good and bad effects the Aswan Dam has had on the Nile's flow.ย Week 2Lesson 2๐ Who lives IN the Nile?โ The various creatures who make the Nile their home. โ The most dangerous animals in the world who live in the Nile. โ Those animals that are nearing extinction. โ The Death of the Nile River.ย Week 3Lesson 3๐ Who lives ON the Nile?โ How the Nile River became the highway of the ancient Egyptians. โ The first ships and boats to travel the Nile. โ Special ships from special times, such as Cleopatra's barge. โ How ships helped in the building of the Great Pyramids of Giza. โ The ancient Egyptian war ships. โ Traveling on the Nile today.
Students will learn:
๐ The different parts of rivers in general.
๐ How archaeologists and geologists determine how old a river is
and how it impacts its surrounding regions.
๐ How the Nile provided for the ancient Egyptians besides helping
with watering and fertilizing its crops.
๐ How the Nile affected the spirituality of ancient Egyptians.
๐ The danger of the Nile.
๐ The Nile in modern times.
๐ How other African nations benefit or suffer from the Nile.
๐ What we need to do to save the Nile from further ecological
destruction.
I hold a Diploma in Egyptology from Oxford College in England and a Certificate of Museum Studies from Harvard University. And Iโve 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.
Homework Offered
Students will not be given formal homework, but I will strongly encourage students to bring in questions and comments on the following week's topic. I would be thrilled if some students ask to contribute something for the next class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Each week, there will be an informal and fun quiz to download and take together at the beginning of class. At the end of each weekly class, we will review the questions and see what students have retained.Grades Offered
ย 1 file available upon enrollmentStudents do not need any extra materials. I will send files before and after the class that will be used during the class and afterward for the student's own research, if desired.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
The only sensitive information is that most ancient Egyptian art shows some nudity. Some students may be uncomfortable talking about frightening animals, such as crocodiles and snakes that live in the Nile.
I will be referring to many different websites that feature information on the Nile 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:(172)
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Group Class
$20
weekly or $60 for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-4 learners per class
