Arqueología: explorando la muerte y los desastres del pasado
Viaje a las sombras de la historia mientras nos adentramos en el cautivador mundo de la arqueología oscura, explorando las historias no contadas de muerte, desastre y preservación de sitios icónicos como Pompeya y el Titanic hasta misterios menos conocidos.
Qué está incluido
1 reunión en vivo
50 minutos horas de clase por semanaExperiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Grado de EE. UU. 9 - 12
*Coupon code for $10 off your first class until September 24, 2024: KENNAH202410* Welcome to a captivating journey through the shadows of history in our dark archaeology class! This unique course delves into the intriguing world of death, disaster, and preservation as seen through the lens of archaeology. From the haunting ruins of Pompeii to the tragic tale of the Titanic, we will explore some of the most significant disasters and calamities that have shaped human history. In this immersive learning experience, students aged 14-17 will venture into archaeological sites associated with ancient tragedies, exploring how human remains, artifacts, and structures offer invaluable insights into the past. Throughout the course, we will uncover stories of lost civilizations, brave explorers, and the cultural, technological, and societal impact of dark events. Week 1: Pompeii Unveiled Week 2: Recent Pompeii Discoveries Week 3: Secrets of the Bog Bodies Week 4: Journey through the Paris Catacombs Week 5: Ötzi the Iceman: Frozen in Time Week 6: Tragedy and Triumph: The Great Fire of London Week 7: Unmasking the Past: The Black Death Week 8: The Plague Doctor and Medieval Medicine Week 9: The Tomb of Tutankhamun Week 10: The Herculaneum Scrolls: Unraveling Ancient Texts Week 11: Exploring Ancient Burial Grounds: Stonehenge and Newgrange Week 12: The Easter Island Moai Week 13: The Lost Library of Alexandria Week 14: The Mayan Civilization and the Mystery of El Mirador Week 15: The Catacombs of Rome Week 16: The Nazca Lines Week 17: The Rosetta Stone and Deciphering Hieroglyphs Week 18: The Inca City of Machu Picchu Week 19: The Halifax Explosion Week 20: The Tollund Man and Ritual Sacrifice Week 21: Viking Ship Burials and Norse Mythology Week 22: The Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang Week 23: The Great Wall of China Week 24: Lost Cities of the Maya (Palenque and Tikal) Week 25: Stone Circles Around the World (Callanish and Avebury) Week 26: The Mysterious Sphinx of Giza Week 27: The Valley of the Kings in Egypt Week 28: Old Norse Settlements and Daily Life Week 29: The Lost City of Akhetaten Week 30: Mythic Echoes in Metal (Norse Mythology) Week 31: Göbeklitepe Week 32: The First Casus Belli Week 33: Beginners Guide to Egyptian Hieroglyphs Week 34: The Underground Byzantine City of Cappadocia Week 35: The Lost Kingdom of Kush Week 36: Beginners Guide to Mayan Hieroglyphs Week 37: The Roman Colosseum Week 38: Petra, Jordan Week 39: Angkor Wat Week 40: Mesa Verde National Park Week 41: Understanding Pictographs (Cave Paintings) Week 42: The Acropolis of Athens Week 43: Teotihuacán Week 44: The Ziggurat of Ur Week 45: Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela Week 46: Caral (Peru) Week 47: Indus Valley Mohenjo-daro Week 48: Scotland's Skara Brae Week 49: Finding Cleopatra Week 50: Carthage Week 51: The Bronze Age Collapse Week 52: The Pyramids of Sudan Week 53: Timgad, Africa's Pompeii Week 54: Introduction to Evolution and Understanding Our Hominid Ancestors Week 55: Artifacts Destroyed During World War II Week 56: Remembering the Sacred Sites of Palestine Week 57: The Archaeology of Magic [Paleoanthropology Unit] Week 58: Ardipithecus ramidus Week 59: Sahelanthropus tchadensis & Orrorin tugenensis Week 60: Australopithecus anamensis Week 61: Paranthropus boisei Week 62: Homo habilis Week 63: Homo erectus Week 64: Homo neanderthalensis Week 65: Homo floresiensis ("Hobbits") & Denisovans Week 66: Homo sapiens & Anatomically Modern Humans (AMH) Week 67: Recent 2024 Archaeological Finds! Week 68: Great Pyramids of Giza Week 69: The Mummies of Loulan Week 70: The Library Cave of Dunhuang Week 71: The Kizil Caves Week 72: Debunking the Land Bridge Theory Week 73: Naqsh-e Rustam Tombs Week 74: Titanic Week 75: The Kingdom of Kush **Future topics TBA** Through engaging discussions, interactive activities, and video clips, students will sharpen their critical thinking skills and develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of history. They will also have the opportunity to request future weekly class topics. Join us in this thought-provoking and eye-opening class, where we bring history to life by unearthing the untold stories of our human journey through times of darkness and resilience. Note: This class provides a safe and supportive environment to discuss sensitive topics, and all materials presented will be age-appropriate. Ethical considerations and respect for the cultures and individuals associated with these events will be emphasized throughout the course.
Metas de aprendizaje
1. Gain a Comprehensive Understanding of Archaeology: By the end of the class, students should have a comprehensive understanding of the field of dark archaeology, including its purpose, methodologies, and ethical considerations. They should be able to articulate the significance of studying death, disaster, and preservation through archaeological investigations and recognize its relevance in understanding historical events and human societies.
2. Develop Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills: Throughout the course, students will engage in discussions, hands-on activities, and research projects related to dark archaeological topics. By the end of the class, they should demonstrate improved critical thinking and analytical skills, allowing them to analyze archaeological evidence, draw connections between historical events and their impacts, and form well-reasoned conclusions about the significance of these dark episodes in history.
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Orientación para padres
1. Human Remains: The class will explore archaeological sites associated with death and disaster, which may include discussions and visuals of human remains. Content warnings will be given before such discussions, and sensitive images will be handled with care.
2. Violence and Tragedy: Some topics involve tragic events, disasters, and mass casualties, such as the Titanic sinking, the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, and the Battle of Little Bighorn. Students will be advised beforehand and provided with opportunities to opt-out of discussions or activities if they find the content distressing.
3. Sensitive Historical Topics: Certain subjects, such as genocide archaeology and ritual sacrifices, may involve discussing sensitive historical events or practices. Content warnings will be issued, and sensitivity will be exercised during these discussions.
4. Ethical Considerations: The class will delve into the ethical implications of dark archaeology, such as studying human remains and artifacts from tragic events. Students will have open discussions about the importance of respectful treatment of historical sites and remains.
5. Psychological Impact: Students will be informed that exploring dark topics can have a psychological impact, and they should seek support if needed. Encouraging open communication about feelings and reactions to class materials is essential.
6. Dark Tourism: The concept of dark tourism, which involves visiting sites associated with death and disaster, will be discussed. Students will be encouraged to consider the ethical implications of such tourism.
Recursos externos
Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.
Fuentes
- "Pompeii: The Life of a Roman Town" by Mary Beard
- "Pompeii: The Archaeological Site and the Museum" by Cesare d'Annibale
- "Disaster Archaeology" edited by Frederick W. Lange and James G. Gibb
- "Archaeology, Cultural Heritage, and the Antiquities Trade" by Neil Brodie, Morag M. Kersel, Christina Luke, and Katheryn Walker Tubb
- "Bog Bodies Uncovered: Solving Europe's Ancient Mystery" by Miranda Aldhouse-Green
- "The Bog People: Iron-Age Man Preserved" by P.V. Glob
- "The Catacombs of Paris: A Strange Walking Tour" by Gilles Thomas and Alexandre Sumpf
- "Paris Underworld: How the City of Light Was Changed by the Catacombs" by Peter Ackroyd
- "The Iceman" by Brenda Fowler
- "Iceman: Uncovering the Life and Times of a Prehistoric Man Found in an Alpine Glacier" by Brenda Fowler
- "The Great Fire of London: In That Apocalyptic Year, 1666" by Neil Hanson
- "The Great Fire of London: The Essential Guide" by Adrian Tinniswood
- "The Black Death: A Personal History" by John Hatcher
- "The Black Death: A Chronicle of the Plague" by Johannes Nohl
- "The Black Death: Natural and Human Disaster in Medieval Europe" by Robert S. Gottfried
- "The Black Death: The Intimate Story of a Village in Crisis, 1345-50" by John Hatcher
- "The Complete Tutankhamun: The King, the Tomb, the Royal Treasure" by Nicholas Reeves
- "The Murder of Tutankhamen: A True Story" by Bob Brier
- "Herculaneum: Italy's Buried Treasure" by Joseph Jay Deiss
- "Reading the Past: Ancient Writing from Cuneiform to the Alphabet" by J. T. Hooker
- "Stonehenge: A New Understanding" by Mike Parker Pearson
- "Newgrange: Monument to Immortality" by Anthony Murphy
- "The Statues That Walked: Unraveling the Mystery of Easter Island" by Terry Hunt and Carl Lipo
- "The Mystery of Easter Island: The Story of an Expedition" by Katherine Routledge
- "The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern Mind" by Justin Pollard and Howard Reid
- "The Great Library: A World History" by James W. P. Campbell
- "El Mirador: Discovering a Lost Maya City" by Carlos Morales-Aguilar and Francisco Estrada-Belli
- "The Ancient Maya" by Robert J. Sharer and Loa P. Traxler
- "Rome's Christian Catacombs: What Early Christians Wanted You to See" by James Gardner
- "The Cemeteries of Rome and Southern Etruria" by John Bryan Ward-Perkins
- "The Nasca" by Johan Reinhard
- "The Mystery of the Nasca Lines" by Tony Morrison
- "The Rosetta Stone" by E.A. Wallis Budge
- "Cracking Codes: The Rosetta Stone and Decipherment" by Richard Parkinson
- "Machu Picchu: Exploring an Ancient Sacred Center" by Johan Reinhard
- "Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time" by Mark Adams
- "Curse of the Narrows: The Halifax Disaster of 1917" by Laura M. Mac Donald
- "Blizzard of Glass: The Halifax Explosion of 1917" by Sally M. Walker
- "Tollund Man: Gift to the Gods" by N. F. S. Grundtvig
- "The Bog People: Iron-Age Man Preserved" by P.V. Glob
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
Miss Kennah brings a wealth of expertise and academic qualifications to the field of anthropology education. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Thanatology from the University of Rhode Island, and ongoing studies pursuing a master's degree in Anthropology at Harvard University, she possesses a strong foundation in the field. Additionally, Miss Kennah has gained valuable international experience during her time at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, where she studied and immersed herself in the vibrant local culture. This diverse educational background allows her to bring a rich global perspective to the classroom, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity among students. With her passion for anthropology and dedication to providing engaging and comprehensive instruction, Miss Kennah is committed to creating a stimulating learning environment that nurtures curiosity and critical thinking skills in every student.
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Clase grupal
18 US$
semanalmente1x por semana
50 min
Completado por 22 alumnos
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 14-18
1-18 alumnos por clase
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