This is the second quarter of a year long Project Based Middle School Ancient History course. In this session, students will discover Ancient Africa and Ancient Greece through visual lectures & hands on project based learning.

I combine both comprehensive lessons using slides, images, lecture, and attached videos, as well as hands on projects to deepen learning and bring the topic of focus to life. With each lesson, a hands on project will be provided along with a mini lesson. Both the visual lecture and the project will be included in one video lesson. (This equals two live classes)

In addition, my weekly lessons usually involve 4 posts:

1. A visual recorded lecture that includes both the lecture and the project
2. A selection of short educational videos to deepen learning
3. An optional homework assignment that checks comprehension and solidifies learning and can be turned in for a grade or can be used to turn in to charter schools along with the project.
4. A Nearpod Activity (No subscription needed)

Projects: There are many projects that will ask learners to create a model of a historic structure. I will allow students to choose their medium, and options can include air dry clay, wood or plastic blocks, cardboard, craft board, or recycled materials, as well as Minecraft (if parents allow). If learners would like to use plastic building blocks but don't have a large collection, they can download online building software, which is free and allows students to build with endless pieces. I will send a link to that upon enrollment.

Projects are mostly carried out in Maker style, meaning I give the students the freedom to decide how they want to create their project rather than offering step by step instructions. I find students feel more confident and less stressed this way and don't feel defeated when their projects don't turn out exactly how they are "supposed" to. Plus, I enjoy offering students time to use their inventiveness and problem solving skills. Only a few projects will be more similar to art projects, meaning I will offer step by step instructions, but even then, students will have the freedom to use the instructions or figure out their own style. The intention is always immersion in the learning, rather than a perfect result.