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Rich, Poor, or Slave in Ancient Egypt: What Would Your Life Be Like?

Completed by 14 learners
Ages 11-15
Live Group Course
(For Older Students) Discover how different life was for people of three major status levels in ancient Egypt: the nobility, farmers and peasants, and forced labor (slaves). Where do you think you would fit in?
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(196 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 3 weeks
1-4 learners per class
55 min

What's included

3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. 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 that they will know in advance. I would be thrilled if some students ask to do something for the next class.
Assessment
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.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
There's a slim chance that you might have lived the life of royalty in ancient Egypt, such as a pharaoh, queen or heir to the throne.  It's much more likely that you would have been a kid from a wealthy family (if you were lucky),  a son or daughter of a poor family (very common), or possibly - the child of slaves.   These are the topics we'll cover:

∆ Week 1. How the Rich and Noble Lived in Ancient Egypt

∆ Week 2. The Poor in Egypt: What Was It Like?

∆ Week 3. The Complicated Life of a Slave 

(Please see the 💥SYLLABUS💥 for lesson details.)

How I Teach:

I’m happy to hear questions and comments during the presentation--not only after class. 
Other features of my teaching style and philosophy:

√ Classes with only 3 students.
√ Lots of student interaction.
√ Dramatic Keynote (like PowerPoint) presentation with illustrations and 
photos to enhance learning.
√ Clips of videos to increase the understanding and enjoyment of the class content.
√ The display of my collection's AUTHENTIC ANTIQUITIES used by ancient Egyptians.

I encourage kids to share their opinions, ideas, mistakes and triumphs.  I love it when kids laugh. After the class, I message parents/caretakers to inform them how their student did, 
and I send extra files for their interest. 

CLASS FEE INCLUDES:

1. Welcome message to both the student and enroller.
2. Quiz (actually, a learning tool) as a pre-lesson activity.
3. Personalized post-class message to the student and enroller, detailing how the learner did in class and any recommendations.
4. Availability to answer a student's questions (by message) after class.

💥 For  more scheduled classes, please scroll 
     down to “Show Alternative Times.”


Copyright ©, Ilene Springer, 2024
All rights reserved. No part of this lesson may be reproduced without the written permission of the author.

Learning Goals

At the end of this class, students will be able to:
1. Explain which social classes were most likely to experience UPWARD OR DOWNWARD MOBILITY.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
3 Lessons
over 3 Weeks
Lesson 1:
∆ How the Rich and Noble Lived In Ancient Egypt
 √ How did you become a noble?
√ What was your lifestyle - food, clothing, 
    house, education, makeup, jewelry, career 
    opportunities - and how did these differ 
    from other stations in ancient Egypt?
√ As a son or daughter of wealth, what did 
    your family expect from you? 
√ Who did you marry? 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
∆ The Poor In Egypt: What Was It Like?
 √ What was the definition of being poor in 
    ancient Egypt?
√ Could you ever go "from rags to riches?"
√ Your lifestyle: housing, food, clothing, 
√ Did you have a choice of who you could 
    marry?
√ Did you ever have fun or free time? 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
∆ The Complicated Life of a Slave
 √ The three types of slavery in ancient Egypt.
√ How did you become a slave?
√ Could you ever gain your freedom?
√ Where did you live and what did you eat?
√ What were your duties if you were a slave?
√ Did you have any rights?
√ Could you marry? 
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
The only sensitive information is that most ancient Egyptian art shows some nudity.
Supply List
Students 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.
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will be referring to many different websites that feature information on class status in ancient Egypt. And I welcome hearing suggestions from students regarding various resources that I may not know about.

Meet the teacher

4.9
196reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold a Certificate of Museum Studies from Harvard University and a Diploma in Egyptology from Oxford College in England.  And I’ve 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.

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