What's included
Homework
1 hour per week. Each week there will be a list of 3-7 discussion questions to answer, as well as a list of suggested homework (short research topics, short videos to watch, projects or interviews) that the student is to choose 1 from.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Welcome to Astounding Women in History!! Each week, we will delve into the lives and accomplishments of some of the most incredible women from history! We will take a look at the time period in which they lived, their childhood and influences, and the impact that they had on history. Each week, by Wednesday evening (9pm PST) - -I will email each student a link that weeks lecture and assignments. This will be on YouTube and is in a private account that is embedded into the Outschool classroom page. - Assignments will consist of discussion and essay questions, short research topics, Youtube videos, and worksheets. These will be posted on the classroom page. - In my flex classes, each family can determine the level of participation in the course. - Communication will be done through the Outschool classroom. -I will check in with each student several times during the week to check on progress of the homework, address any questions, or to engage in a discussion about the topic covered. Each student is encouraged to message (through the Outschool classroom) me anytime they have any questions or thoughts about the class. - Each week, there may be additional articles, videos, or pictures that will be posted to the classroom page to engage students in open conversations about that weeks topic. -Please message me before the start of class if you have any questions. For information on my other courses, please check out my course catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10WtnUIRwVRw7Awo6FskitgUKeNUjuAvf/view During each of these classes we will explore a brief biography of different women in history, their life, the society and culture that shaped them, and what contributions they made in their field. We will discuss how their lives would be different if they had been born in different times and cultures and what shaped them into achieving their goals. Week 1 - Mary Shelley - English novelist Week 2 - J.K. Rowling - English novelist Week 3 - Elizabeth Blackwell - First woman to receive a medical degree in the U.S. Week 4 – Anne Frank - Holocaust victim Week 5 – Grace Hopper - American computer scientist and U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Week 6 - Julia Child - American chef and author Week 7 – Margaret Mead - American cultural anthropologist Week 8 - Mary Kenner - American inventor This class is just a brief look into these amazing women. If you are intrigued and would like to learn more, please check out my other classes, Great Personalities from History. We will take 8 weeks to explore more in depth the lives and history surrounding each of these women individually.
Learning Goals
To explore the lives of women and learn about the impact and contributions that they made on society.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In week 4, we will be learning about Anne Frank. We will be discussing the Holocaust and why Anne's family was in hiding. This will be discussed in an age appropriate manner.
In week 8, we will be learning about Mary Kenner, the inventor of the sanitary napkin. There will be discussions of menstruation and what women used before. This will be discussed 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.
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 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.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly or $64 for 8 weeks8 weeks
Completed by 2 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 8-11