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A Touch of Class: An Appreciation of Art, Music, Literature
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Hello and welcome to the classics! In this class we will explore the world of some of the greatest composers, writers, and artists in history. We will discuss their childhood, their influences, and what they did that left a mark on history. We will discuss the differences between them, and how the time period that they lived shaped their artistic creations. We will explore their legacy, influence, unique style. This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Langston HughesAmerican PoetWeek 2Lesson 2Walt WhitmanAmerican PoetWeek 3Lesson 3Ludwig van BeethovenGerman ComposerWeek 4Lesson 4Elisabeth Vigee Le BrunFrench PainterWeek 5Lesson 5Hector BerliozFrench ComposerWeek 6Lesson 6Claude MonetFrench PainterWeek 7Lesson 7William ShakespeareEnglish Playwright and poetWeek 8Lesson 8Georgia O'KeeffeAmerican Painter
- Students will gain a better understanding of some of the classic artists, musicians, and writers from history. Our goals for this class are to: Write about what we learn. Use primary sources and different types of media (such as film and art) to learn about historical events. Learn about historical events through the context of geography and how it affected different events. Research, organize, and present their research on various topics, events, and figures. Discuss topics while focusing on using specific details, facts, and reasons to support their opinions. Use technology to research both past and current events and topics. To be able to construct arguments and rebuttals Recognized Inequities and their causes Understand differences between present and past perspectives, and apply it to present day issues
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary. I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Each class (with the exception of class 8) will have 2-4 homework assignments that correlate with that weeks topic. This could be to write your own poetry or short story, read and summarize, listen to composition, or to research similar artists. During the course, students will work together on writing a short play surrounding these amazing artists. If there is only one student enrolled, the project will be adapted to students interest.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails:Certificate of Completion
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In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
This class will cover a variety of artists. Some of the topics that will be covered in an age appropriate manner are discrimination, sexism, and racism. This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform. This class may also utilize Kahoot. Learners will be given a direct link and game pin to play.
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to: Smithsonian Britannica National Geographic PBS Library of Congress
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
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Self-Paced Class
$12
weekly or $96 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 9 learners
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Ages: 11-15