A Close Look at 1930s American Gangland!
Katrina
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In this self-paced class, we will learn about the infamous criminals during America's gangland in the 1930s!
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In this flexible schedule class, we will learn about the infamous criminals during America's gangland in the 1930s! Each week, we will look at two American Gangland criminals from the 1930s! Prerecorded Lessons will consist of some or all of the following: slides and a lecture. As a flex class, we will not meet live! Each week will be a flexible schedule. Students will demonstrate their learning through participation in the weekly classroom activities (no live meetings). The emphasis...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Al Capone & Charles "Lucky" LucianoWe will learn about Al Capone & Charles "Lucky" Luciano.Week 2Lesson 2Bonnie & Clyde, and, Ma BarkerWe will learn about Bonnie & Clyde, and, Ma Barker.Week 3Lesson 3"Baby Face" Nelson & "Machine Gun Kelly" (George Barnes)We will learn about "Baby Face" Nelson & "Machine Gun Kelly" (George Barnes).Week 4Lesson 4Robert Stroud "Birdman of Alcatraz", John Dillinger, & (BONUS!) Bugsy SiegelWe will learn about Robert Stroud "Birdman of Alcatraz", John Dillinger, & with a BONUS!, Bugsy Siegel
I am a K-12 Teacher, Historian, Criminologist, and Sociologist, as well as an experienced online teacher. I have studied these topics in depth and am well read on the subjects, and continue to devote time to learning about new facts, developments, theories, and discoveries.
No materials will need to be purchased.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
We will be talking about real American gangsters from the 1930s. With this, it is acknowledged that the majority of the people we will be discussing were notorious criminals who committed terrible acts, including murder. Thus, this class will approach the topic with historical accuracy, but, it will be delivered in a kid-friendly manner.
Hello! My name is Katrina! I am a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Sociology (completed in 3 years!). I also graduated with my Master of Arts...
Self-Paced Class
$8
weekly or $30 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 2 learners
Ages: 10-15
