A Look at Some of the Explorers of Our World (Sea and Ice Edition) [Live Class]
In this six week historically scientific course, students will examine the most famous sea and ice explorers of our world from the time of Ancient Greece to today. Every week, students will learn about four different sea & ice explorers.
Beth Cusack, B.A. Edu, M.A. U.S. History
Average rating:
4.8
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What's included
12 live meetings
9 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will read the assigned sections independently, but I will be available via Outschool message system should questions arise. Students must have the printouts handy during the class session and be prepared to discuss the assigned readings.Class Experience
In this six week historically scientific course, students will examine the most famous sea and ice explorers of our world from the time of Ancient Greece to today. Every week, students will learn about four different sea & ice explorers. Week 1: Pytheas, Leif Erickson, & Zheng He Week 2: The Age of Exploration, Christopher Columbus, Voyage to the Americas & Vasco de Gama Week 3: Ferdinand Magellan, The Dark Side of Exploration, James Cook & Jeanne Baret Week 4: Bungaree, Matthew Henson, Roald Amundsen & Robert Falcon Scott & Scott's Supplies Week 5: Ernest Shackleton, Jacques Cousteau, Thor Heyerdahl & Barbara Hillary Week 6: Sylvia Earle, Robert Ballard, Ranulph Fiennes, & Sung-Taek Hong *This is a beginner's class, so previous knowledge of explorers history is not necessary. *I will provide a lecture style with PowerPoint to begin the lesson, but we will quickly transition to conversations, video clips, activities, timelines, etc. to foster a multi-level thinking environment on exploration of the planet Earth. *Every week, I will provide handouts and graphic organizers to instruct and enhance their note taking during the PowerPoint and following conversations and activities. We will use the Smithsonian DK Publishing book "Explorers: Amazing Tales of the World's Greatest Adventurers" written by Nellie Huang. I will be adding PowerPoints, video clips, worksheets, timelines, etc. to facilitate my (and hopefully, their) love of history. *Students will be responsible for reading the assigned sections every week. Each student must have their own copy of the book.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
*It must be noted that while I will be following Smithsonian DK publishers book on Explorers, some sensitive topics that will be addressed throughout the course including but not limited to: slavery, sectional violence, starvation and death.
Supply List
Textbook (see above) PDF's (provided by instructor) Pencil
External Resources
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Joined October, 2022
4.8
12reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Dallas
Hello from Texas! Although I am currently residing in Texas, we move quite often and that has allowed me to have many different types of career experiences. I have tutored privately and through well-known organizations; taught in the public school classroom setting with a self-contained classroom (including 4th grade and Texas History); substituted and interned in private school classroom settings; instructed at the community college level (History); assisted with museum operations; and homeschooled my three munchkins. I have worked with early education all the way up to the community college level. My Bachelors is in childhood education with a Master's in American History. Reviews
Live Group Class
$24
weekly or $140 for 12 classes2x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-6 learners per class
