American History: Semester Course Part 2 World War One to September 11th
In this twelve-week course, students will learn about America's history from World War One to the attacks on September 11th.
Melanie Wiancko
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12 live meetings
11 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each week there will be an optional task assigned to the students. The task will be explained in class to go over expectations and answer any questions students may have. The tasks will vary in activities and length of time but should take on average 30 minutes to 2 hours (depending on the task and the length of time the student wants to spend). Types of tasks: Exit Tickets: Google Form questionnaire Short Videos and Handouts Short Readings Interview Task Write a Letter Individual Kahoots Accommodations can be made for individual students based on their learning needs and abilities. Please feel free to reach out to me and share your student's learning experience and if they have an IEP or any learning skills they are working on or need assistance with.Assessment
Individual Google Docs ('Progress Sheets') will be shared with the students to help students track their progress in completing weekly tasks and to get weekly feedback on their tasks. Students will complete their tasks outside of class time and submit them to the teacher as completed for feedback.Grading
Students will be given individual marks and feedback on each task they complete throughout the course. This will be updated on their progress sheet as the course progresses. Students will be given a percentage grade at the end of the course which will be a reflection of their weekly tasks. They will also be given written feedback on their overall participation and effort in the course at the end of the course. If students opt out of the optional tasks, students will be provided with written feedback on their participation at the end of the course. If students do not complete the tasks and do not participate in class, or leave the course early for whatever reason, no final assessment will be given.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
** New to Outschool? Use code MelanieWia2020 to save $20! ** Welcome to your American History Course Part 2! *Please note students do not have to take Part 1 to take Part 2.* In this twelve-week course, students will learn about some of the important topics of American History from World War One to the attacks on September 11th, 2001. For a detailed list of topics that will be covered in this course please view the Syllabus. In these classes, students will view a slideshow presentation with pictures, key information, videos, and discussion questions to help guide our time together. My goal as a history teacher is to have your child remember the experiences and stories of those who lived during those times and to gain an empathetic understanding of the challenges and injustice circumstances that shaped American society. Using the historical thinking concepts (continuity and change, historical significance, cause and consequence, historical perspective, and ethical dimensions), students will gain an understanding of the difficult parts of American history. It is important for students to understand the lasting impacts that history has on our present world. We will also examine the advancements that American society made in terms of independence, technology, and governmental systems. In addition to our weekly classes together, students will also be given optional weekly tasks to complete to help solidify their understanding of particular historical topics. Please see the 'Homework' tab below for more information. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the course, I am happy to help. Accommodations can be made to help your learner be successful in the course.
Learning Goals
Students will use historical thinking concepts to analyze American history.
Students will be able to understand the key events which shaped American society.
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
World War One Part 1
- How the Great War started, America's role and position of neutrality, the Lusitania, the Zimmerman Telegram 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
World War One Part 2
- Trench warfare, Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points, the League of Nations, the Treaty of Versailles 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Great Depression
- The Roaring Twenties, the Stock Market Crash, the Dust Bowl, the New Deal, Prohibition 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
World War Two Part 1
- The rise of dictators (Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin), Appeasement, the Battle of the Atlantic, tensions in the Pacific 55 mins online live lesson
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Parental Guidance
This course will at times deal with sensitive matters such as wars, colonization and the wrongful treatment of Indigenous peoples, slavery, and other material that is relevant to American history. To help students understand these difficult topics, I will be using first-hand accounts when possible to help tell the stories of those impacted by these events.
Supply List
Students are encouraged to take notes if that helps their learning. Worksheets to help students follow along with the lessons will also be provided prior to each class which students can either print or have open on another device.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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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 have a bachelor's degree in History and I am qualified to teach intermediate and senior divisions of History. I have specifically studied American history from pre-contact to the 20th century. My lessons will be factually based using a variety of trusted sources that I have acquired through my research.
Here are some specific areas of study that I have completed: Africa to 1800; The American Ghetto; Money and Power in the Atlantic World, 1400-1850; Glory and Despair: The United States 1607-1865; Native-Newcomer Relations.Reviews
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$228
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
55 min
Completed by 93 learners
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Ages: 10-14
4-12 learners per class
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