American History Grades 3-5, Beginnings to 1620, Era 1
This 3-week standards-based course covers cultural and ecological encounters between the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas, West Africa, and Western Europe.
Big Brain Academy
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(348)
What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Lesson 1-2 Tracking the Buffalo --learn about life on the plains by exploring the symbols on the buffalo hide and the related primary sources. -- learn how the Indigenous People of the Plains used the buffalo by matching a part of the buffalo to an object made from it -- learn the meanings of symbols in the hide and the traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of the Plains Writings of Ancient Maya --explore aspects of one of the centers of civilization in Mesoamerica in the first millennium CE through its writings --consider how early European colonization affected the Maya Lesson 3 The Columbia Exchange --discover how The Columbian Exchange that traded plants, animals, and slaves forever changed the world --consider the positive and negative effects the exchange had on the world --consider how the Columbia Exchange, though named such, had overwhelmingly positive effects for Europeans and negative for those living in the Americas and in Africa Lesson 4 Jamestown, Quebec, and Santa Fe --learn about the earliest settlements in the Americas by outside explorers in the three above colonies --learn about trade and diplomacy and the new economies that emerged due to these settlements and how these affected the Indigenous People already in the areas --examine the maps sent back to the Europe during this time and find the story that they tell Lesson 5 Virtual Field Trip to Cities of Indigenous People --before "visiting," use this opportunity to encourage discussion on respect of different cultures and traditions --view and learn about the culture and technology of the tribes of Ocmulgee, Kolomoki, and Etowah Lesson 6 Compare Lifestyles of Various Native American Tribes --compare the Indigenous People living in the following geographical areas; Great Basin, Great Plains, Northeast Woodlands, Northwest Coast/Plateau, Southeast, and the Southwest. --compare shelter, hunting techniques, special skills, and daily life
Learning Goals
Era 1: The Three Worlds Meet (beginnings to 1620)
Standard 1: Comparative characteristics of societies in the Americas, Western Europe, and Western Africa that increasingly interacted after 1450
Standard 2: How early European exploration and colonization resulted in cultural and ecological interactions among previously unconnected peoples
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents should be aware that this content areas includes themes such as genocide, invasion, slavery, disease, war, and death. These will topics will be addressed directly in an age appropriate manner. A complete syllabus including links to sources can be made available upon request. If you have questions or concerns regarding these areas, please reach out ahead of time and we can discuss in detail what the lessons entail.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Whenever possible, I used primary sources in my instruction. Many of these primary sources Smithsonian's collection as well as accessed through PBS Learning Media.
Joined May, 2020
4.8
348reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Certified Classroom Teacher 1-6
Certified Social Studies teacher for grade 5-8
Primary sources are used whenever possible
Consider marginalized voices in my lesson through careful listening and reading of resources such as Teaching Tolerance etc. Reviews
Live Group Course
$75
for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
45 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-10 learners per class
