American History: States History Part 1
What's included
14 pre-recorded lessons
14 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. 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.Assessment
Certificate of Completion
Students will be assessed by participation (homework turned in). This is not a graded course. I am looking for each students thoughts, opinions, and effort.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
In this class we will take a look at the history of each state: Who settled it? When and how did it join the Union? What important events happened there and who came from there? What is it most known for today? What makes it unique? In this class, we will delve into more detail than the state flower, motto, and flag. We will learn about laws (yes, Georgia actually has a law where it is illegal to eat fried chicken with a fork!), places (we will create a map of all the different towns that were the capital before Washington D.C. was chosen and built), and people (Who was Washington Irving? Prudence Crandall?), and more! This 4 part series is identical to my 20 week course. It is broken up into smaller class sections. It is not required to take all 4 parts, or to take them in order. This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include supplemental videos (Youtube), readings, worksheets, and activities (recipes, movies, dioramas, experiments, etc.). Please see the syllabus below for a layout of the lessons included in this course. This class is presented in an asynchronous format. If you are taking this class through the Class Subscriptions, there will be no communication between learner and myself. If you are taking this class through the Self-Paced format, you will have 1 year to complete the lessons. If you choose to submit homework or communicate (questions on the classroom page), I will respond within 24 hours (excluding Sundays).
Learning Goals
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.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum14 Lessons
over 14 WeeksLesson 1:
Delaware
Lesson 2:
Pennsylvania
Lesson 3:
New Jersey
Lesson 4:
Georgia
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be discussing treatment of Native Americans and African Americans throughout American history. All discussions will be handled in an age appropriate manner.
This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform. This class may also utilize Kahoot. Learners will be given a direct link and game pin to play.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
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.
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Self-Paced Course
$11
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14 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 13-17