Science of Ancient Cultures
*This course is intended for upper elementary students
Class Schedule
Tuesdays 10:00-10:50 am PST
September 10, September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8, October 15
Note: Classes are listed in PST, click below to convert time to your time zone.
Course Overview
The world around us is a miracle of technology. Spaceships, quantum computers, nuclear power plants, artificial intelligence, robots, smartphones - day by day, everything seems to be getting more and more high-tech! But how did people in the ancient world not only survive, but thrive without these incredible inventions? And how were we able to develop them in the first place?
In this course we will be taking a trip back in time to meet some of the most notable civilisations in our planet's history, and learning how their discoveries led directly to the developments of the present day. We will visit a different civilisation in each lesson and draw direct comparison to modern civilisations and technologies.
Student Outcomes:
- To learn about the simple principles behind complex modern technology.
- To draw a parallel between ancient tools and machines and their modern counterparts.
- To investigate the lives of prominent ancient scientists, inventors and engineers.
Student Experience
Engineer
Researcher
Mathematician
Pattern Seeker
Your Teacher: Archie Young
Mr Archie is a passionate student of both Science and History, and has spent the last 8 years passing on that passion to a wide variety of gifted learners through personalised tutoring courses, interactive workshops, and even the odd birthday party! In London, he has led workshops at both the Science and Natural History Museums, and at Imperial College. He firmly believes that a student-led, hands-on approach to learning equips students with the vital tools to pursue a career in the Sciences in adult life: curiosity, problem-solving, and above all, enthusiasm.
