Ancient History (5-8)

Description

History / 5-8 / Period 3 / PW / T1-T2-T3

1st Trimester

Ancient History I (5-8): This is the first of three courses that will provide an introductory survey of the ancient world as part of a four-year sequence in world history. This world history survey is designed to prepare students for the high school history and literature classes.

This class, “Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia,” will introduce students to the period from Creation to the Persian Empire (ca. 400 B.C.). The student’s primary work will be learning how to use online resources to identify key people, events, and places. The information gathered during the week will be analyzed and discussed in class to show how it all fits together.

2nd Trimester

Ancient History II (5-8): This is the second of three courses that will provide an introductory survey of the ancient world as part of a four-year sequence in world history. This world history survey is designed to provide students with a solid background for the high school history and literature classes.

This class, “Ancient Greece and Rome,” will introduce students to the period from Socrates to Christ (ca. 400 B.C. – 30 A.D.). The student’s primary work will be learning how to use online resources to identify key people, events, and places. The information gathered during the week will be analyzed and discussed in class to show how it all fits together.

3rd Trimester

Ancient History III (5-8): This is the third of three courses that will provide an introductory survey of the ancient world as part of a four-year sequence in world history. This world history survey is designed to provide students with a solid background for the high school history and literature classes.

This class, “The Rise of Christianity,” will cover the period from Christ to the Fall of Rome (ca. 30 – 476 A.D.). The student’s primary work will be learning how to use online resources to identify key people, events, and places. The information gathered during the week will be analyzed and discussed in class to show how it all fits together.

The final grade will be based on class participation, completion of weekly assignments, and a final exam. 

There is a strong emphasis on geography and map reading skills.

Class size: 12
Class time: 11:00-11:50
Class level: 5-8
Taught by: Dr. Peter J. Wallace
Materials fee: none
Materials needed: internet access, notebook, paper, pencils
Class code: PW 3