Hopped Up History/Structured Scholar Live: Ancient & Classical Civilizations

  • $79/mo or $632/yr

Structured Scholar Live: Ancient & Classical Civilizations

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๐Ÿ”น Recommended for ages 11-13 ๐Ÿ”น Weekly small group Zoom classes (max 8 learners) with Ms. Janelle โ€” Thursdays at 12:15 PM Central ๐Ÿ”น Weekly digital or printable assignments with personalized feedback and optional grading ๐Ÿ”น Final project guidance to support deeper learning ๐Ÿ”น Live Zoom sessions foster engagement, discussion, and historical thinking

Overview

Is getting your learner to dive into history harder than taming a woolly mammoth? This course is here to change that. Learners wonโ€™t just study historyโ€”theyโ€™ll experience it through engaging live classes, interactive simulations, and creative projects. Structured Scholar: Live Edition provides consistency, accountability, and community while making history come alive.

Learning Through Experience

  • Take on roles like tribal leaders, pharaohs, Greek citizens, and Roman senators

  • Govern ancient empires, fight historical battles, and debate global decisions

  • Engage in hands-on simulations and creative projects

  • Build skills in critical thinking, strategy, and collaboration

Homework & Assignments

  • Expect 1 assignment per week (est. 30โ€“60 mins)

  • Most materials are digital; some activities may require light printing

  • Larger projects will include advance notice and extended deadlines

  • Assignments reinforce classroom learning and prepare learners for simulations

Assessment Options

  • Optional grades and/or feedback available upon request

  • Quizzes, project rubrics, and alternative assessment methods available

  • Rubrics provided for major projects for transparency and student success

  • Parents should request assessments before the course begins

Parental Guidance

Topics such as war, slavery, religion, and conflict will be addressed in a historically appropriate and sensitive manner. Religion is presented in historical context only. Classroom discussions will be moderated and inclusive of multiple perspectives, with attention to marginalized voices and age-appropriate fra

Contents

Structured Scholar Live: Ancient & Classical Civilizations Classroom Portal

๐Ÿ”— Access Google Classroom

Prehistory & Ancient Civilizations

September 18: Paleolithic Societies: Early Humans
September 25: Neolithic Societies: Tribes to Villages
October 1: Villages to City-States
October 9: Mesopotamian Civilizations: City-States to Civilizations
October 16: Ancient Egypt: Nile River & Geography
October 23: Ancient Egypt: Kingdoms & Mythology
October 30: Ancient Egypt, Nubia & Kush
November 6: Indus Valley Civilizations & Geography
November 13: Indus Valley Civilizations: Harappa & Mohenjo-Daro
November 20: Ancient China & Geography
November 27: No Class - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 4: Ancient China: Chinese Philosophies
December 11: Mediterranean Civilizations: Ancient Phoenicia & Israel
December 18: Aegean Civilizations: Minoans & Mycenaeans
December 25: No Class - Holiday Break
January 1: No Class - Holiday Break
January 8: Ancient Civilizations Theme Park Project

Classical World

January 15: Persian Empire: Governance & Achievements
January 22: Greece: Dark Ages to Democracy & Geography
January 29: Greece: Greco-Persian Wars & Greek Mythology
February 5: Greece: Greco-Persian & Peloponnesian Wars
February 12: Greece: Alexander of Macedon & Greek Achievements
February 19: Rome: Founding & Early Roman Republic
February 26: Rome: Republic to Empire
March 5: Rome: Victory, Vengeance & Peace
March 12: No Class
March 19: Rome: Collapse & Legacy
March 26: Islamic Civilizations: Origins & Early Caliphates
April 2: Qin & Han China: Dynasties & the Silk Road
April 9: Qin & Han China: Achievements, Defense & Trade
April 16: Mauryan India: Origins & Impact
April 23: Mauryan & Gupta India: Ashoka's Legacy & Golden Age
April 30: Zombie Apocalypse Project Planning & Design
May 7: Submission of Zombie Apocalypse Project