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Alaska History and Cultural Studies Pre-1741 Through the Present!
Michael Scott Gullett
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(146)
In this one time and one hour and half lesson we will examine the history of Alaska and its culture. The course will start by looking at Alaska Native culture groups per Bering and the Russian Fur trade through the present.
Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
The Alaska Studies and History course examines the rich history of Alaska’s geography and cultures. The course will examine its people from the early Native Alaskans (pre-contact) to Russian American (Fur Trade), territory to statehood, and the diverse progression into the present. Course outcomes will be for students to examine the geography, ethnography, history, economic, and political forces that have shaped contemporary Alaska. The course provides students with upper level critical...
- The main goal of the class is to learn the history of Alaska from before the Russian Fur Trade area to the present. Our course will also examine the history of Native Alaskans. Our class goal will be to examine Alaska History through 5 key Historical Themes that provide a deeper understanding of the material, and to allow students the opportunity to apply their creativity and innovation in mastering various concepts of Alaska History. The 5 Historical Themes allow students the opportunity to provide their views and prospective in how we should understand our unique and diverse history. We will also experience how historians view primary and secondary sources to be able to explain history. Our Themes are: Cultural Interaction, Cultural Conflict, Role of Government, Role of the Environment, and Role of Attitudes.
Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Informal assessment through discussion and seminar questions. Formal assessment through a two minute summary speech of what the student learned from the course and found interesting.
Computer, pen, paper, ability to take notes.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
146reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello, My name is Michael S. Gullett. However, all my students tend to call me Mr. G! I have 20 years of being a teacher and a principal in Alaska. Plus, another six years as a young pup growing up in Alaska. I have had the wonderful opportunity...
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Group Class
$16
per classMeets once
90 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-18 learners per class
