Blast Into the Past: A Writing Adventure!
The Blast into the Past Writing Adventure features popular content through a movie and video game format that keeps students engaged. This has been created for elementary students interested in history who enjoy writing their own stories.
What's included
10 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Assignments will be optional but provided at the conclusion of each video. These optional assignments can help students create their own cumulative story by the conclusion of the class.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Blast into the Past will help students develop both strong reading comprehension and writing skills while learning interesting historical information. Each lesson will include between 3-5 comprehension questions at the end to check for understanding. There will also be key takeaways to review along with a written assignment that students can work on throughout the week.
Learning Goals
Reading Comprehension: Students will deepen their understanding of stories through exposure to vocabulary, background knowledge, and visualization.Historical Knowledge: Students will learn interesting information about various periods of time during their historical quest for knowledge.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Time Travel
* Begin a journey that introduces the main time periods that will be further explored
* Students will embrace their imagination to be able to help visualize the past
* Understand the concept of fictional time travel through the use of time portals Lesson 2:
Introduction to Storytelling
* Understand the key elements of a story consisting of characters, setting, plot, conflict, resolution
* Explore the creative aspects of storytelling including developing your own characters
* Practice storytelling techniques that may include a detailed setting, surprising plot twists, etc Lesson 3:
The Medieval Times
* Understand different types of people from the medieval era including their activities and forms of entertainment
* Identify key architectural styles, modes of transportation, and any other unique aspects of life during the time period
* Describe the titles and occupations of people in the Middle Ages based on their social status Lesson 4:
The Age of Dinosaurs
* Understand the characteristics of dinosaurs, including their physical features and extinction
* Identify the three periods of the era and the different types of dinosaurs that lived during each period
* Students will gain knowledge of unique characteristics of various dinosaurs including their diets, habits, and physical features Other Details
Learning Needs
Words appear on the screen during the adventure and voice read-aloud options occur throughout the videos to help accomodate English speakers of other languages.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2023
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Wheelock College
This class has previously been taught in a live format by an award-winning elementary educator.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$60
weekly or $300 for all content10 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 7-9
