Archaeology Through Objects
In this 8-week online course, students will learn about ancient civilizations through the objects they left behind.
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
How do historians and archaeologists learn about civilizations without any written records that they can understand? Either in societies that did not develop writing systems or in societies with writing systems that historians can't yet understand- it can seem difficult to learn about these cultures in a meaningful way. Fortunately, through material culture- the human-made objects left behind, we can gather a surprising amount of insight and information! In this class, we will delve into...
This class is taught in English.
Students will be able to analyze artifacts from various civilizations and infer what these artifacts say about their creators' lifestyles and cultures.
I have taught world history classes in New Jersey public schools for several years at the middle school and high school levels, exploring various cultures from the first humans to the modern day.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Some artifacts feature classical art with nudity and ancient burial sites with human remains as well as some references to ancient rituals involving human sacrifice.
Sources for archaeological findings include: The Metropolitan Museum- https://www.metmuseum.org/ The British Museum- https://www.britishmuseum.org/ Kakadu National Park- https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/discover/world-heritage/ World History Encyclopedia- https://www.worldhistory.org/ Encyclopedia Britannica- https://www.britannica.com/
Available times
Pacific
Meet the teacher
Hey y'all! My name is Rachel and I am absolutely obsessed with all things history and storytelling! I love sharing my favorite stories from history and exploring different eras with students. I hope to help student lean into their natural...
Group Class
$10
weekly or $80 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages 9-14
3-18 learners per class
