Abandoned Places Part 2: Alcatraz, the Maunsell Sea Forts, and More!
In this three-part course, we will travel together to abandoned locations and explore the stories behind them.
Melanie Wiancko
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3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass 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 conditions, but some have become popular tourist locations. Students will be given the chance to share if they would like to visit these abandoned locations. Students will learn about two or three abandoned places through an interactive slideshow each week. There will be images, short video clips, and discussion questions to guide student learning. Students will also get to participate in fun interactive activities such as Kahoot, Blooket, and trivia. Please send me a message if you have any questions. See the Syllabus for a weekly breakdown of the different places students will be learning about. ** Please note, you do not have to take Part 1, to take Part 2. The content in this course is separate from Part 1.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Class One
- The Maunsell Sea Forts, England
- Beelitz-Heilstätten Hospital, Germany
- Balaklava Submarine Base, Crimea 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Class Two
- Kennecott Mines and Mill Town, United States
- Kolmanskop, Namibia
- Varosha, Cyprus 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Class Three
- Eastern State Penitentiary, United States
- Rummu Prison, Estonia
- Alcatraz, United States 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
- Some of these abandoned locations were abandoned because of violence or war-related incidents. There will be no graphic images of these events and the information shared with the students will be age-appropriate.
- Kahoot is trivia game website that will be used during this class. During class time, a direct link will be shared through the Zoom chat with the children. Students will click on the link to take them directly to the website and enter either their first name or a nickname. No additional websites will need to be accessed by the children.
Sources
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.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in History from Brock University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Nipissing University
I am a certified teacher with qualifications in intermediate and senior divisions for history and geography. Reviews
Live Group Class
$42
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 25 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-12 learners per class
