African American History: The Astonishing Olympian - Jesse Owens
In this class, students will learn about the life of Jesse Owens and how he overcame obstacles as an African American Athlete
Zhane A
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Students will learn about the life of the amazing and groundbreaking athlete, Jesse Owens. Owens was a 4-Time Olympic Gold Medalist in 1936. He could run faster and jump higher than any other athlete in the world in the 1900s. Many people were proud of his achievements while others mostly in America were not so kind because of his skin color. Students will learn about his early life, hardships, and accomplishments. They will learn about the obstacles he faced and how he overcame racism as an African American athlete. I will teach students about what was going in the world when Jesse competed in the Olympics in Berlin, Germany. They will briefly learn about how Adolf Hitler, and the Nazi Party played a role in the Olympic games where Jesse Owens competed. We will have a discussion about racism, unfair treatment and laws in the USA. Students will understand how Jesse Owens helped pave the way for many other black people around the world to be successful athletes. This lesson will be interactive, and each student will have an opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions. If you have any questions about the class or suggestions please send a message. Sometimes, class may go over 30 minutes as I love to give every student the opportunity to speak in class. If you would prefer a1-on- 1 section, please send a message.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In this class, we will have discussions about racism and inequality. We will briefly talk about Adolf Hitler and how he was connected to the 1936 Olympics . We MAY also briefly talk about slavery, which played a big role in racism and inequality in the USA.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of North Florida
As an ESL Teacher and Tutor, I have taught classes on African American history, American Figures, Racism, and the civil rights movement for over 4 years. I have experience in teaching this subject to students in elementary, middle, and high school. I also have experience tutoring college students. I have a degree in Communications, so I will be able to communicate and teach this topic without being bias. I was able to research, write essays, and give speeches about this topic throughout college. I was trained by professionals to understand history and the issues surrounding history. Most importantly, I will allow each student to express their thoughts and opinions about this topic. This will help them communicate and show what they have learned. It is very important to include all students.
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Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 35 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
1-8 learners per class
