What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
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? We will explore the culture of each state and what sets it apart. My goal with this class is to cover more than the state tree, flower, and motto. I want students to discover and learn which state has a State Park that has the only diamond mine in the world that is open to the public, which state has a law where it is illegal to eat fried chicken with a fork, what is the only state that has a state seal designed by a woman, what state produces the most sweet potatoes, and more! - The order of the class is listed below. We will cover each state in the order that they joined the Union. Some of the topics covered will be Native American History, the American Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the Industrial Age, people that are famous from that sate, and what each state is most known for. - Each week is an independent class. You pay for each week that you would like to join. You can pay for each week that you choose to attend class. There is no start or end date, so feel free to come and go as your schedule dictates. - As this is a weekly subscription class, there is no homework. Each class will consist of a powerpoint lecture, some videos, and a brief history about the time period.Since this class is only 45 minutes long and we are trying to cover a lot of material, the majority of our "discussions" will be through the chat box. 2024 Week of July 1 NO CLASS July 8 New Hampshire July 15 Virginia July 22 New York July 29 North Carolina August 5 Rhode Island August 12 Vermont August 19 Kentucky August 26 Tennessee September 2 Ohio September 9 Louisiana September 16 Indiana September 23 NO CLASS September 30 Mississippi October 7 Illinois October 14 Alabama October 21 Random Facts #1 October 28 Maine November 4 Missouri November 11 Arkansas November 18 Michigan November 25 NO CLASS December 2 Florida December 9 Texas December 16 Student Share - Students will be able to give a (up to) 5 minute presentation about their state December 23 NO CLASS December 30 NO CLASS 2025 Dates Week of: January 6 Random Facts #2 January 13 Iowa January 20 Wisconsin January 27 California February 3 Minnesota February 10 Oregon February 17 Kansas February 24 West Virginia March 3 Nevada March 10 Nebraska March 17 NO CLASS March 24 Colorado March 31 Random Facts #3 April 7 North Dakota April 14 South Dakota April 21 Montana April 28 Washington May 5 Idaho May 12 Wyoming May 19 Utah May 26 Oklahoma June 2 New Mexico June 9 Arizona June 16 Random Facts #4 June 23 NO CLASS June 30 NO CLASS July 7 Alaska July 14 Hawaii July 21 Territories July 28 State Capitals and Major Cities August 4 Delaware August 11 Pennsylvania August 18 August 25 September 1 September 8 September 15 September 22 September 29 NO CLASS October 6 October 13 October 20 October 27 November 3 November 10 November 17 November 24 NO CLASS December 1 December 8 December 15 Student Share - Students will be able to give a (up to) 5 minute presentation about their state December 22 NO CLASS December 29 NO CLASS
Learning Goals
Students will get a broader view of American History through an in-depth look at each States history.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be discussion American History, so there will be some mention of war, slavery, and discrimination.
Youtube and Kahoot will be used.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to:
Smithsonian
Britannica
National Geographic
PBS
Library of Congress
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, learner experience, and knowledge. 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.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 121 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-12 learners per class