American Girl Doll Melody 1963 Movie Scavenger Hunt & Civil Rights History
This one-time fun and engaging class allows American Girl Doll fans to practice comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills while learning about the Civil Rights Movements through the American Girl Movie: Melody 1963.
Colleen Woodman
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(45)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Prior to class students will practice their observation and note-taking skills by completing a movie scavenger hunt while viewing the movie An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win - Season 101 on Amazon. During class, students will use critical thinking skills to analyze historical Civil rights Movement references in the movie. Students will engage in class discussions during class to examine literary elements such as theme, symbolism, and character relationships. Students will also participate in a competition Kahoot about the movie and the historical time period of the Civil Rights Movement. No prior experience or knowledge needed.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their comprehension and critical thinking skills while learning about life in American during the Civil Rights Movement through the eyes of the American Girl Doll, Melody.
Other Details
Supply List
Prior to class students must participate in a movie scavenger hunt while viewing the movie An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win - Season 101 on Amazon. We will discuss the scavenger hunt in class together. Students should have another device available to participate in a Kahoot trivia game.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
4.7
45reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! I am Teacher Colleen! I am honored to have this opportunity to teach your child! I am passionate about history, reading, writing, and travel. My husband and I have a teenage daughter and one cuddle bug dog named Hope.
I have been an educator for almost 20 years. Currently, I teach 4th and 5th grade advanced content in English Language Arts. I begin my day teaching students online in China. I earned a master’s degree in teaching and I am certified in regular education, special education, gifted, and STEM education. I am also working on my specialist's degree in curriculum.
It does not matter if I am teaching students online across the world or in my brick and motor classroom, the common denominator is connections. These authentic connections lead to more student engagement and learning. I hope that from my courses, I can spark a passion for reading, history, and writing in your child. There are so many fun and exciting things to learn about! I can’t wait to share them with you!
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Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-10 learners per class
