Did You Know...? German Inventions Part 2: The Bicycle
In this one-time class, your child will learn about the origins of bicycles.
Sibylle (she/her)
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Did you know that the bicycle was invented in Germany and that it nick-named "the hobby horse" and "the dandy horse". Karl von Drais invented the bicycle in 1819 and as early as 1820, one could see many bikes being driven in Mannheim's palace garden, while there were also plenty of folks how thought von Drais was plain crazy. In this class, your child will learn about the timeline and fun facts of this intervention; I will include pictures and short videos to enhance the learner's experience. It will be a fun class, since I am a rather lively instructor. The students will be able to contribute to class by asking and answering questions. I am looking forward to sharing this interesting and fun story with your child.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
- short video on the invention of the draisine
- https://www.landeskunde-baden-wuerttemberg.de/draisine
Joined May, 2021
5.0
83reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Foreign Language from Heidelberg University (Institute of Translation and Interpreting) in Heidelberg, Germany
My name is Sibylle Gray; I have four children and a passion for languages, reading, knitting, crocheting, painting, origami, learning about history and other cultures, hiking, fishing, and baking bread and cakes.
I hold a Master's Degree in Linguistics (English, German, Spanish).
I have taught in-class German at private co-ops to children ages five through sixteen and I have been an online ESL (English as a second language) teacher for over 5 years. I also have the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL certification.
Before going to university, I studied nursing and worked at a hospital as an R.N. I also worked on an ambulance for several years in addition to being a volunteer E.M.T. at the German Red Cross and a youth leader at the German Red Cross. I have a passion for the medical field and I enjoy being around other people.
I grew up bilingually and I have always enjoyed languages, history and other cultures. I was able to experience and compare the American and German culture first-hand, from which I have certainly benefited greatly.
Understanding and valuing other cultures are very important, especially in today's age and time. We all need to know more about each other so as to grow together and make the world a better place.
I am a passionate knitter and I am proud to say that my three older children all know how to knit and crochet. I love knitting hats, shawls, scarves, blankets, and many other things. I also love crocheting lace (using thread) and tatting.
I teach English (TEFL, TESOL, ESL) to international students and a few years year ago, one of my students introduced me to "origami". My children and I fell in love with origami and every evening, we get together to do origami.
I also enjoy painting with water colors and acrylics, and I love drawing. My favorite motifs are unicorns as well as kawaii, chibis and manga images.
When I am on the road, at a doctor's office, at the park, and even when we are fishing, you will find me either reading a book or knitting a hat or shawl (which might be the reason I haven't caught anything in a while :).
I would love to get to know your child and introduce him or her to the wonderful world of learning and having fun.
Have a wonderful day,
Miss Sibylle.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$9
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-12 learners per class
