History 1 - The Ancient World

This class surveys the events, ideas, and culture of ancient civilizations of the world, from the Fertile Crescent in the third millennium BCE to the Roman Tetrarchy in 300 CE. The class primarily focuses on the development of Western Civilization, with forays into the Far East. Shaped to pair well with Lit 1. This class is intended for 9th and 10th graders and ambitious 8th graders (but all are welcome!).

NOTE: Student expectations are only for live classes. There are no expectations or teacher support for self-paced courses.

Student expectations:

• attend weekly lessons

• complete weekly reading assignments

• complete weekly quizzes and discussion posts

• one book review

• one position paper

Required Books:
- History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome, Susan Wise Bauer

- Sources of the Western Tradition Volume I: From Ancient Times to the Enlightenment, Marvin Perry (Ninth Edition preferred but not required)

Please see the course calendar page for meeting times. All class sessions will be recorded.

Class size is limited to 50 students.

NOTE: Required texts are not provided.