Celebrating the Origins of Juneteenth!
In this one-time class young learners will discover the significance of the Juneteenth holiday and how it came to be celebrated. This holiday is an important part of United States history.
Cheryl Carter Creative Classroom
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(180)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
What is Juneteenth? Come and learn about the Juneteenth holiday. Celebrating Juneteenth! In this one-time class young learners will discover the significance of the Juneteenth holiday and how it came to be celebrated. This holiday is an important part of United States history. Many are excited about how it has evolved over the years and are looking for ways to celebrate the day. More importantly, for those who never heard of the holiday, it will be a time for enlightenment and learning. Learners will discover the historic significance of “Freedom Day” and fun ways they can also celebrate and acknowledge the holiday. Rosa Parks once said, “I believe our history should be just like everybody else’s history” This is an opportunity for everyone to gain appreciation of an important part of our history. Learners will learn fun facts like how the holiday actually got its name and interesting historic data drawing on primary history documents. The instructor is adept at taking historic information and making it simple and meaningful—and even fun for young learners. This one-time class will be conducted as the following: • Welcome • True or false quiz about Juneteenth • Instructor’s multi- media presentation of the history of the holiday with the instructor pausing to answer young learners’ questions. • Fun Juneteenth recipes you can make at home. • Final- Coloring pages and fill-in the blank take home pages The instructor has taught African American book discussion, the Poetry of Amanda Gorman and the Black History Month Club. She is a skilled professor, conscious parent and engaging author who knows how to break down complex ideas such that even young children understand them. Her classes are known for their depth, yet simplicity.
Learning Goals
Students will be introduced to the origins of Juneteenth.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2018
4.7
180reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Cheryl R. Carter is a busy homeschooling mother, author, speaker and a college professor with a passion to help others write well. She teaches English and Creative Writing classes and has written broadly on a variety of subjects.. She is the author of several books including Organize Your Life, Chasing God and the Kids Too, Essential Writing Skills for the College Bound Student, Inspire the Writer in Your Child and Organize Your AD/HD Child. In addition to writing fiction and poetry in her spare time, she blogs regularly on issues of clarity in written communication and the family. She has a BA in English Literature and a MFA in Creative Writing and has done graduate study in Special Education. She has a Certificate in College Admission from Columbia University. She has also written literary guides and won academic awards for her writing. Her books have been translated into Hebrew, German, Czech and Polish are selling well internationally. Carter's curriculum and writing classes focus on equipping students with the vital skills for lifetime communication success. Her curriculum and classes are marked by a sense of depth yet simplicity that nurture a love of writing in students.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$28
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
5-18 learners per class
