Black Innovators in Science, Technology, and Health
In this Six week class, we will practice reading comprehension, public speaking, informational text while learning about the Black Scientist, inventors, researchers, and physicians.
Terry B
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What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will have weekly readings. They will complete a research project and presentation.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
In this class, we will examine nonfiction texts to investigate the wide and exciting contributions that African American men and women made to science, medicine, and technology. Moreover, we will apply literary skills such as fluency, summary, inferences, and connection to modern science. Additionally, students will practice creating tone, engaging audience, and public speaking. To show their learnings, students will have the opportunity to research a famous black scientist and present their findings to the class during the last session. I will use slides, videos, games, nonfiction texts, reading aloud, and independent reading (homework). This class will be taught at upper elementary – middle school level classes. Class Outline Class 1: Examining Details and Author’s Purpose: George Washington Carver Class 2: Drawing Inferences and Point of View: Jewel Plummer Cobb Class 3: Summary – Tone: Garret Morgan / Bessie Coleman Class 4: Review: Examining Details, Drawing Inferences, and Summary Class 5: Public Speaking Skills: Father and Daughter Medical Researchers Jane C. Wright and Louis Tompkins Wright Class 6: Other notable scientist /Present Project
Other Details
Supply List
The Readings will be provided. Students will need a poster board and crayons and markers.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
In this class, we will be using two texts: Book of Black Heroes: Scientists, Healers, and Inventors and Black Pioneers of Science and Inventions. These are great books to add to your children’s library, but they are not required.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in English from Western Governors University
Hello! My name is Terry Brown, and I am a passionate and patient English Language Arts teacher who lives in the Twin Cities area. I have a MA in English from and Creative Writing Southern New Hampshire University and a BA in English from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
The courses that I teach include Preschool Courses, Upper Elementary and Middle School Literature (Fiction and Non-Fiction) and Science courses. During our class time together, we will develop active reading skills and analyzing relevant and age-appropriate texts.
My specialty is engaging students in close and active reading. We will mark up a book! I always strive to relate literature to the world around us. It is so awesome to watch students make connections to their reading.
When I am not teaching, I am a lifelong learner who enjoys perfecting my craft as a teacher. I also write short stories. Currently, I am working on writing a children’s chapter book.Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-7 learners per class
