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Abandoned Places Part 1: Chernobyl, Bodie, Hashima Island, and More!
Melanie Wiancko
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In this three-part course, we will travel together to abandoned locations and explore the stories behind them.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Welcome to this course on abandoned cities and ghost towns from around the world! Each week, students will learn about different places that have been abandoned by the residents living there. These locations have an eerie feeling and mysteries that surround their emptiness. We will dive into the history and stories that explain why each of these places has been completely abandoned. Many of these locations remain untouched and people are kept away out of fear of contamination or harmful...
3 lessons//3 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Class OneWittenoom, Australia Craco, Italy Fordlandia, BrazilWeek 2Lesson 2Class TwoHashima Island, Japan Oradour-sur-Glane, France Vorkuta, RussiaWeek 3Lesson 3Class ThreeBodie, United States Pripyat, Ukraine - Chernobyl
I am a certified teacher with qualifications in intermediate and senior divisions for history and geography.
Some of these abandoned locations were abandoned because of violence or war-related incidents. There will be no graphic images of these events and information shared with the students will be age-appropriate.
A variety of sources will be consulted for the history of each of these locations. Trusted sources such as History.com, National Geographic, and major news and travel journals will all be consulted to provide a factual portrayal of each location.
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Hello Outschool families, My name is Melanie Wiancko, but you can call me Mrs. Mel! I am a Canadian teacher who loves solving puzzles, hiking, jogging, reading, and playing games! I hope to offer courses that spark your interest in history,...
Group Class
$42
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 46 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-12 learners per class
