Criminal History Among Us: Learn Crimes and Heists in History And Play Among Us
Students will learn about some of the most interesting crimes in (US & international) history and then play Among Us.
Leandra - B.A. PoliSci; Law Student (she/her)
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Crime is everywhere, not just in your video games! We think about modern-day crimes a lot, but what about crimes of the past? Crimes in different countries? How did events in history shape those crimes, or how did those crimes shape history? We'll examine all of that in this class! Students will spend the first part of class (20-25 minutes) learning about a crime that took place in history. This will be told in a story format. Students are free to discuss and react to all the wild details! Any pictures or other visual aids that are available to further illustrate the story will be presented. For the remainder of class students will play Among Us. Please be sure to have the latest version of the game downloaded to your device. To ensure a quicker entry into the private game, please be sure to sign in and have your location set to North America. These classes do not build on previous classes. Students can come and go at any time. December 22, 2023: New class topic December 29, 2023: New class topic January 5, 2024: New class topic January 12, 2024: New class topic January 19, 2024: New class topic January 26, 2024: New class topic February 2, 2024: New class topic February 9, 2024: New class topic February 16, 2024: New class topic February 23, 2024: New class topic March 1, 2024: New class topic March 8, 2024: New class topic March 15, 2024: New class topic March 22, 2024: New class topic March 29, 2024: New class topic April 5, 2024: New class topic April 12, 2024: New class topic April 19, 2024: New class topic April 26, 2024: New class topic May 3, 2024: New class topic May 10, 2024: New class topic May 17, 2024: New class topic May 24, 2024: New class topic May 31, 2024: New class topic PLEASE NOTE, I set the game as "Quick Chat Only" so that in-game communications are controlled and safe [in this mode, if students use the in-game chat, they can only select pre-made prompts, preventing people from using bad words]. Per students' request and permission, I may change the room settings from "Private" to "Public" so that the game is more fun to play. Although the game is "Public", communication is limited by the Quick Chat Only function.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Violent images or graphics will not be shown. The majority of the cases we will learn about involve theft, fraud, or other white-collar crimes. There is a possibility, however, that a violent act may be described. It will not be the focus of the case and will only be mentioned if it is pertinent to the greater story.
Supply List
Please have the Among Us app already installed.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and I have studied Criminal Law in law school. I am a true crime enthusiast and I aim to share there these stories in a perspective that can also teach about criminal law as they occurred throughout history. Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-14 learners per class
