American History: States History Flex Part 3

This class is taught in English.

In this class, students will learn more than just the state population, motto, and flower. They will learn about the different groups of people that helped the state grow, how it participated in conflicts and battles, different landmarks, food, music, and culture. 

I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions.  I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.

I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism. 

For each class/state, there will be 3-5 homework options given. These could be to watch a film, write a short 2-3 paragraph paper, or  create something. All homework assignments will be due on Sunday of each week. 

No live meetings, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.

Some of the sources that will be used in this course are, but not limited to:
National Geographic
Smithsonian
History Channel
Britannica

For example: 

Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Health Services 
Wisconsin First Nations https://wisconsinfirstnations.org/native-people-wisconsin/
Travel Wisconsin https://www.travelwisconsin.com/article/native-culture/native-american-tribes-of-wisconsin
PBS.org 
Wisconsinhistory.org
Wisconsin Humanities https://wisconsinimmigrantjourneys.org/history_and_resources/
Swiss Historical Village https://www.swisshistoricalvillage.org/
National Historic Cheese Making Center https://nationalhistoriccheesemakingcenter.org/history-of-cheese/
Travel Wisconsin https://www.travelwisconsin.com/article/cheese-factories/8-things-you-didnt-know-about-wisconsin-cheese
Mount Horeb https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mount-horeb-trollway#:~:text=The%20town%20of%20Mount%20Horeb,the%20Grumpy%20Troll%20Brew%20Pub.
Summerfest https://www.summerfest.com/lineup/

Nevada
Nevada's Indian Territory https://nevadaindianterritory.com/map/
Native American Tribes of Nevada http://www.native-languages.org/nevada.htm
Native Americans at Red Rock Canyon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdSOROTswic
PBS.org
University of Nevada, Reno
http://www.nbmg.unr.edu/mining/MiningHistory.html#:~:text=Modern%20mining%20began%20in%20Nevada,the%20present%20town%20of%20Dayton.&text=Much%20later%2C%20about%20300%20A.D.,salt%20from%20deposits%20near%20St.
Western Mining History https://westernmininghistory.com/state/nevada
Nevada State Parkshttp://parks.nv.gov/parks/old-las-vegas-mormon-fort
National Park Service https://www.nps.gov/articles/-the-greatest-dam-in-the-world-building-hoover-dam-teaching-with-historic-places.htm
Las Vegas Nevada.gov https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/History
Time.com https://time.com/5627694/area-51-history/