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Curiosity Chronicles History - Early Modern 1, Part 2

In this twelve-week course, students will continue to study history using the Curiosity Chronicles secular curriculum.
Cara Martin
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(154)
Class

What's included

24 live meetings
16 in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
This is the second in a series of year-long History classes, specifically covering Early Modern History. This class uses the Curiosity Chronicles curriculum to teach Early Modern History for 3rd to 6th graders. Curiosity Chronicles teaches history via conversation between two main characters - Mona and Ted - allowing for the study of history to feel more fun than academic! The student textbook and activity guide will be provided for at home use. I teach in a Socratic style, preferring to ask students for their thoughts instead of imparting my own. As a result, classes tend to be discussion-based. Each week, we will read a chapter of the student text and complete the student activity pages. The first meeting each week will focus on the textbook work, and we will work on a timeline, complete map work, and learn about each "culture corner" in the second meeting. 

Our general class outline:
Week 1: Ganga Zumba Builds a Kingdom
Week 2: Queen Ana Nzinga Rejects the Portuguese
Week 3: Europe Goes Baroque
Week 4: The Triumph of Reason
Week 5: Europe’s Last War of Religion
Week 6: Manchu Banners Fly Over China
Week 7: Oliver Beheads the King
Week 8: The Sun King Shines in France
Week 9: Fasilides Builds a Castle
Week 10: Changamire Dombo Fortifies His Empire
Week 11: The Puebloans Fight for Freedom
Week 12: The First Nations Trade with New France 

This class is intended as an elementary history class, so while additional resources are listed in the textbook, we will cover them only as time permits. Students will need access to their textbook and each chapter's activity guide materials while in class.

Learning Goals

Students will gain an understanding of Early Modern History. They will learn how civilizations interacted, and create a timeline to understand how many cultures developed across time.
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Supply List
I will provide a digital textbook and activity guide for each learner. Students will need some of their activity pages printed (maps, coloring pages). Students will also need to be able to access their textbook and activity pages during class. Pencils, and crayons or markers will also be needed.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
This class will use the Curiosity Chronicles secular history curriculum for the globally minded child, public domain photographs, primary source documents, and insights from texts such as "America: The Story of Us," "A Brief History of Japanese Civilization" and more.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a BS degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Social Studies. 

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$300

for 24 classes
2x per week, 12 weeks
40 min

Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-6 learners per class

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