The Ancient World Early Civilizations, The Mesopotamian World, Egypt, Greece and Rome Grades: Grades 6 th 9 th Day of : Tuesday Time of Class: 11:00 am 12:30 pm EST Length of Class: 30 weeks * Semester: Fall, Winter and Spring Full Year Course (or you can register for them individually) Fall = Early Civilizations, Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt Winter = Ancient Greece Spring = Ancient Rome Tuition: Full Year 30 weeks $600.00 One Session 10 weeks $250.00 High School Credit: If taking this course as a 9 th grader: 1 World History Class Dates: Fall 2019 Class One of September 9 Class Two of September 16 Class Three of September 23 This break is because of the Jewish High Holidays. At OTA, we attempt to give all major holidays off (Jewish High Holidays, Christmas/Easter, Eid ) Many of our teachers and students are busy celebrating during this time. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TEACHERS WILL PROVIDE THE STUDENTS WITH A PROJECT OR EXTENDED ASSIGNMENT DURING THIS BREAK. Class Four of October 28 Class Five of November 4 Class Six of November 11 Class Seven of November 18 Class Eight of December 2 Class Nine of December 9 Class Ten of December 16
Fall Make Up (if needed by a teacher) of January 6 Winter 2020 Class One of January 13 Class Two of January 20 Class Three of January 27 Class Four of February 3 Class Five of February 10 Class Six of February 17 Class Seven of February 24 Class Eight of March 2 Semester Break (Catch up - teachers may use to reschedule a class) Class Nine of March 16 Class Ten of March 23 Winter Make Up (if needed by teacher) of March 30 Spring 2020 Class One of April 20 Class Two of April 27 Class Three of May 4 Class Four of May 11 Class Five of May 18 Class Six of May 25 Class Seven of June 1 Class Eight of June 8 Class Nine of June 15 Class Ten of June 22 Spring Make Up (if needed by teacher) of June 29
Instructor s Name: Jonathan Meola Instructor s Email: jonathan@opententacademy.com Instructor s Phone: 786-605-0695 Instructor s Whats App: 972-058-764-7590 Office Hours: By appointment Description of Class: This course, in its entirety, will follow the dramatic history of the world s early civilizations from the first farmers of the Middle East to the rise of the mighty empires in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome. We will explore the timeline, history and people of the time allowing students to create a vivid picture of life in the ancient world. Parent have the option of taking one semester or two semesters or enroll in the entire year. Fall - Ancient World: Egypt Winter Ancient World: Greece Spring Ancient World: Rome Full Year of Ancient World Early Civilizations, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome Class Approach: This class is a combination of lecture, video clips as well as discussion. Textbook: The Usborne Internet Linked Encyclopedia of the Ancient World https://www.amazon.com/usborne-encyclopedia-ancient-world-encyclopedias/dp/0794511414 Additional readings and video clips to be provided by instructor. Additional Supplies/Resources Needed: Notebook Microphone Camera (Smart Phone Camera is absolutely fine) Requirements: Students will be expected to interact in class. Students will be required to complete assignments in a timely manner. Students need to respect each other. ly Homework: Every week there will be a combination of reading, viewing of video clips as well as writing. You can expect about 1-2 hours of homework weekly.
Homework Policy: Homework will be due prior to class for students to receive full credit unless arrangements have been made in advance. Students will receive partial credit for homework submitted within two class periods of due date. No credit will be given for homework turned in after two weeks. Additionally, any outstanding homework needs to be turned in prior to any unit test, even if that is sooner than the two weeks. Grading Scale: 90-100 = A 89-80 = B 79-70 = C 69-60 = D 59 and below: F (No Effort) Anticipated ly Course Schedule: Fall Early Civilizations, The Mesopotamian World, Ancient Egypt 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Introduction, Early Civilizations The Mesopotamian World The Rise of Babylon, The Neo-Babylonian Empire Ancient Egypt, Egyptology Today, Map of Ancient Egypt Early Egypt, The Old Kingdom, The Times of Tutankhamun, Ramesses II The Role of King, Government and Power, Trade and Diplomacy, Temple Life, Religion in Daily Life, Death and the Afterlife The Pyramids of Giza, Mortuary Temples, A Royal Barque Everyday Life: Home, Family Life, Farming, Education, Travel, Medicine and Beauty Care Egypt Wrap Up Winter Ancient Greece 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Introduction, What was considered Ancient Greece?, The First Greeks The Minoans, The Mycenaeans Troy and the Trojan War, The Dark Ages Archaic Greece, Greek City-States, Sparta, Hoplites The Persian Wars, The Birth of Literacy The Golden Age of Athens, The Acropolis Life in Sparta, The Peloponnesian Wars
8 9 10 Everyday Life: Growing Up, Women/Home, Clothing, Architecture, Pottery, Feasting and Fun, Religion, Mythology Macedonia and the Hellenistic World Greece Wrap Up Spring Ancient Rome 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Introduction, The Town of Pompeii, Early Rome The Roman Republic, Conquest of Italy, The Republic in Crisis The Life of Caesar The Birth of the Empire, Emperors of Rome The Roman Army, A Soldiers Life Expanding the Empire, Running the Empire Travel and Trade, Crime and Punishment Everyday Life: Family Life, Roman Women, Slaves and Freedom, Fashion, At the Baths, At the Games, At the Races, Builders and Engineers The End of an Empire, The Rise of Christianity, Barbarians and Byzantines, The Legacy of Rome, Lasting Latin Rome Wrap Up