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Bomb: The Race to Build-And Steal-The World's Most Dangerous Weapons
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Class structure: This class offers a non-fiction version of Literature Circles to students. The students will participate in reading this remarkable non-fiction text and will hold a weekly student-led discussion, rotating roles as they interact with the text. Book information: (from the Amazon description) Perfect for middle grade readers and history enthusiasts, New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents the fascinating and frightening true story of the creation behind the...
Word Wizard Your job is to make sure the group understands the vocabulary in the text. While Reading: • Locate all new/challenging vocabulary words and any key words • Share definitions for the new words Questioner Your job is to brainstorm questions that the group will discuss. While reading: •Ask clarifying questions •Ask questions for discussion Quote Master Your job is to make sure the group cites accurate evidence from the text. While reading: • Find important quotes or evidence in the text • During discussion, make sure your team cites evidence from the text Key Point Finder Your job is to make sure the team has identified all the key points of the text. While reading: • Make a list of the most important facts/details from the passage Summarizer Your job is to make sure the group holds an understanding of a summary of the text. While reading: • Write a short summary of the text that includes the key vocabulary and author’s main points Text Structure Analyzer Your job is to identify how the author organizes the information in the text. While reading: • Identify the text structure • Complete the graphic organizer to share with the group Connector Your job is to make connections between other texts, videos, current events and any other activities on the same topic. While reading: • Compare and contrast this text with other sources of information (i.e., videos, texts, speeches) on the same topic Moderator Your job is to moderate the discussion and activity. You will: • Read and explain the directions • Begin and close out the activity with the group • Be sure the group stays on task. Author’s Assistant Your job is to think about the author’s perspective or get in the mind of the author. While reading the text: • Make a list of opinions the author might have about the topic. • Make a list of statements the author makes about the topic. Text Feature Collector Your job is to explain to the group the information given using captions, photographs, tables, and graphs • Look at all the graphics in the text • Read each caption • Explain what information the graphics give about the topic
My name is Carie Beth Russell. I live in the Midwest with my husband, two children, two cats and new puppy. I love to read, cook, sing, craft, write, play and most especially TEACH! I am a former public elementary school general education teacher and gifted education specialist. I have been “home” since my second child was born, but have remained active in the field of education by tutoring, teaching educational summer camps out of my home and teaching at a homeschool enrichment program. My two children attend public school and take courses on Outschool. My professional priorities center around student-led learning. It’s my strong conviction that supporting children as they learn, rather than dictating how and what they learn, is the way to encourage their inborn patterns of curiosity, wonder and problem-solving that will serve them well in all stages of being human. I love interacting with children and being an educator. I imagine myself as Jane Goodall with her beloved Chimps: barefoot in the forest, sitting down among them, quietly observing with fixed fascination the innate intelligence that surrounds her. I'm astounded by children every single day. I consider it an honor and privilege to meet your child and develop an educational relationship with him/her. Thank you for taking one of my courses!
Homework Offered
Students will read approximately 35 pages from the text each week. Students will complete their "job" assignment and be prepared to share with the group.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal observational assessment available upon request.Grades Offered
A copy of the text for the duration of the course. https://www.amazon.com/Bomb-Build-Steal-Worlds-Dangerous/dp/1250050642/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bomb&qid=1602381094&s=books&sr=1-1 Documents provided by teacher, to be printed by students.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
According to Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/bomb-the-race-to-build-and-steal-the-worlds-most-dangerous-weapon "Parents need to know that the nonfiction Bomb: The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon, a 2013 Newbery Honor Book, gives a detailed, suspenseful account of developing the first atom bombs, and the consequences of inventing and dropping The Bomb that effectively ended World War II and led to the Cold War/arms race between the United States and Russia. Author Steve Sheinkin explores the complex events, individuals, and political attitudes that came into play. This book will interest tweens and teens with more than a passing interest in chemistry and/or physics, World War II, and the Cold War. The author does not shy from describing the ravages of war in graphic detail: People are shot and drowned, and many thousands are killed and wounded when cities are bombed. Adults in this book drink alcohol and smoke, but that barely registers in this context." Google Docs/Slides: Google Docs is the way that your child will access their assignments. These assignments may be: printed out and completed "pen to paper", completed digitally by typing in text boxes on an electronic form of the document, or by creating a google slides presentation. The response format is up to you and your child and may change each week depending on what feels the most fun, creative and the best use of time. Access to google docs from an account is needed, but may be the parent account if the child does not have one.
Hello and Welcome! *Please reach out to me if there is a class you would like to request, or a specific day of the week/time of day that you need. I will always try to accommodate you!* About me: My name is Carie Beth Russell. I am the mother...
Group Class
$126
for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages 12-16
4-9 learners per class