Disasters at Sea
In this on going course learners will get to hear some of the most harrowing accounts of disasters at sea from througout history.
Josh Gaines B.Ed.
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1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
In this ongoing class, learners will explore some of the biggest disasters to ever occur at sea. We will cover everything from the sinking of the Titanic to the whaleship Essex being sunk by a rogue sperm whale. This class will be a lecture class where questions are encouraged and learners can keep a notebook recording the disasters at sea throughout the course. Week 1 (Dec. 3): Sinking of the Whaleship Essex Week 2 (Dec. 10): Lusitania Week 3 (Dec. 17): Titanic Week 4 (Dec. 24): SS Sultana Week 5 (Dec. 31): Kursk Explosion Week 6 (Jan 14): Amelia Earheart Week 7 (Jan 21): MV Wilhelm Gustoff Week 8 (Jan 28): MV Dona Paz Sources: Wikipedia Britannica.com Nathaniel Philbrick In the Heart of the Sea History.com
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Parental Guidance
I'm an experienced history teacher with 15 years of experience and will make sure all material is age-appropriate and delivered correctly. We will cover the topic of death at sea but do it in a respectful manner through the lens of historians.
Supply List
(Optional) Notebook
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Idaho Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Idaho
I've traveled the world teaching upper elementary for the last 15 years. I love working with students in project-based learning, social studies, math, and YouTubing/video editing.
I am a certified teacher for ages k-8 and have taught grades 4, 5, 6, and 7.
I believe education should be fun, relevant, challenging, and inquiry-based. I look forward to the chance to be your virtual teacher.Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 61 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-12 learners per class
