Ancient Civilizations REVEALED!
Exploring our Human Heritage Through Archaeology & Cultural Discovery
Developed with Allison MacKay
JOURNEY BACK IN TIME TO EXPLORE ANCIENT WORLDS FOR AGES 7-11
More Than a History Lesson:
Think like an archaeologist. Kids learn to look at clues and make smart, evidence-based guesses.
See the whole world. Sixteen ancient places on six continents build geography skills and a sense of how big human history is.
Appreciate other cultures. Stories, art and hands-on activities help kids respect people different from themselves.
Taste history. A taste test every week makes each culture memorable, and kids learn to be brave about trying new things.
Work together. Group challenges build teamwork, fair play and peaceful problem-solving.
WHY ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS?
Builds critical thinking skills through archeological investigation
Develops cultural appreciation through immersive experiences
Reinforces geography knowledge with global exploration
Creates context for understanding human innovation and adaptation
Perfect for curious learners who love history and discovery
Not a history buff? You don’t need to be!
Every class is planned step by step, with simple materials.
Videos and the mentor manual prepare you each week.
The book list notes which week each book is used, so you can borrow from the library.
Make It a Full Year of Ancient Discovery
Ancient Civilizations REVEALED and Full STEAM Ahead are designed to go together. Each week, students explore an ancient culture, then build, create, and experiment like the innovators who lived there.
Run them back-to-back, or together as one longer weekly class.
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16 Weeks, 16 Ancient Wonders
Each week visits a new place and builds a new skill.
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Week 1 - Becoming Archaeologists: using clues to make good guesses
Week 2 - Northern Australia: appreciating one of the world’s oldest cultures
Week 3 - Easter Island: noticing small details that tell a big story
Week 4 - Stonehenge: working together to solve a puzzle
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Week 5 - Cahokia: learning to make fair trades
Week 6 - Ancient China: connecting with a culture far from home
Week 7 - Chichén Itzá: setting goals inspired by the past
Week 8 - Mesopotamia: communicating clearly and creatively
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Week 9 - Machu Picchu: finding reliable information
Week 10 - Mesa Verde: solving problems the way ancient communities did
Week 11 - Derinkuyu, Turkey: keeping an open mind about the unexpected
Week 12 - Meroë, Sudan: resolving disagreements peacefully
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Week 13 - Mohenjo-daro: thinking about what people need to thrive
Week 14 - The Acropolis of Athens: bringing a myth to life on stage
Week 15 - Thebes, Egypt: connecting ideas across subjects
Week 16 - Angkor Wat: celebrating the beauty of different cultures
Meet the Developers
Tiffany Earl is the founder of the Leadership Education Mentoring Institute (LEMI) and has spent decades helping parents and mentors bring out the best in young learners. She co-authored The Student Whisperer with Oliver DeMille and Developing a Mentor’s Heart and The Learning Zone with Heidi Christianson.
Heidi Christianson is a credentialed teacher with a Master’s in Education. She homeschooled her five sons for more than 20 years and serves as LEMI’s Director of Operations and curriculum designer. She co-founded a commonwealth school and co-authored Developing a Mentor’s Heart and The Learning Zone with Tiffany Earl.
Together, Tiffany and Heidi built the mentoring framework behind Ancient Civilizations REVEALED. It helps you see each child’s strengths and build their confidence, one story at a time.
Allison MacKay created the lesson plans and activities for Stories to Stage. She is the homeschooling mother of seven children. She loves adventures in the outdoors, celebrating many holidays with family and friends, and being a lifelong learner!
She also developed Maverick Math, Stories to Stage, and Full STEAM Ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Kids ages 7–11 who are curious about the past and love to explore, build and discover.
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Yes. It’s designed for co-ops, learning pods and enrichment programs, and the games, simulations and group challenges work best with several kids. A larger family with several children can use it too.
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About one hour a week for 16 weeks. You can easily stretch a class to 1½–2 hours with the bonus activities.
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No. Every class is planned step by step, and videos and the mentor manual prepare you each week. You’ll discover right alongside your students.
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Taste tests are short and optional. The lesson plans list each food, so you can check ingredients ahead of time and swap in safe alternatives. Ask families about allergies before the first class.
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Books: Tales of Ancient Worlds (used every week), plus picture books and references for specific weeks. The book list shows which week each one is used, so you can borrow from the library.
Basics: a globe, a binder for each student, blank world maps and simple craft supplies
Tasting foods: small samples each week
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The manual guides mentors to present ancient cultures and their stories respectfully and objectively, and to leave room for each family’s own values.