Discover Niagara Falls Flex
In this 7 week class based on the “Where Is” books, we will take a look at the magnificent Niagara Falls, the history of the area, what it has been used for, why do people try to go over it, and more!
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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Homework
1 hour per week. Each week, learners will be given different homework assignments. These could be worksheets, creating a diorama, creating a waterwheel, a renewable energy project, examine why the falls are moving, and more.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Waterfalls have always fascinated people. From their majestic beauty and power to the daredevils that attempt to go over them. In this class, we will learn about Niagara Falls, using the "Where Is Niagara Falls?" book by Megan Stine as a basis for our studies. It is not required to have this book for class, but some learners may find it useful to read along with each lesson. In this 7 week class, we will learn: Class 1 - Geography - How were the falls made? What is the land around it like? Class 2 - History of different groups of Indigenous Peoples who lived near the falls. Class 3 - Who were the first Europeans to see the falls? Who bought Goat Island and built the town? Class 4 - Who tried building a bridge over the falls and why did they fail? How did it connect the U.S. and Canada? Class 5 - Who were some of the people who tried to walk over the falls on a tightrope or go over in a barrel and why did they do it? Class 6 - Waterwheels, Tesla, and Edison - using the falls for power and the founding of the Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power and Manufacturing Company Class 7 - A look at different tourist draws to the falls and different trivia. We will play a Kahoot trivia game to close out the class. Each week, by Wednesday evening (9pm PST) - -I will email each student a link that weeks lecture and assignments. This will be on YouTube and is in a private account that is embedded into the Outschool classroom page. - Assignments will consist of discussion and essay questions, short research topics, Youtube videos, and worksheets. These will be posted on the classroom page. - In my flex classes, each family can determine the level of participation in the course. - Communication will be done through the Outschool classroom. -I will check in with each student several times during the week to check on progress of the homework, address any questions, or to engage in a discussion about the topic covered. Each student is encouraged to message (through the Outschool classroom) me anytime they have any questions or thoughts about the class. - Each week, there may be additional articles, videos, or pictures that will be posted to the classroom page to engage students in open conversations about that weeks topic. -Please message me before the start of class if you have any questions. ************************************ Similar classes that follow the Who/What Was Books: Discover A.A. Milne https://outschool.com/classes/discover-aa-milne-flex-9BWHKuyM Discover Benjamin Franklin https://outschool.com/classes/discover-benjamin-franklin-flex-Pv81oGRO Discover Ellis Island https://outschool.com/classes/discover-ellis-island-flex-x4FtxiuS Discover Harry Houdini https://outschool.com/classes/discover-harry-houdini-flex-7xg06huv Discover Niagara Falls https://outschool.com/classes/discover-niagara-falls-flex-JYLFOUhD Discover Our Solar System https://outschool.com/classes/discover-our-solar-system-flex-agp94toZ Discover Rock and Roll Music https://outschool.com/classes/discover-rock-and-roll-music-flex-OTilVcOR Discover Ruth Bader Ginsburg https://outschool.com/classes/discover-ruth-bader-ginsburg-flex-Qu10mmy4 Discover Steve Irwin https://outschool.com/classes/discover-steve-irwin-flex-HlDccp5J Discover Thomas Edison https://outschool.com/classes/discover-thomas-edison-flex-BtDOqi0C Discover Walt Disney https://outschool.com/classes/discover-walt-disney-flex-igA6VS88 Discover Woodstock Music Festival https://outschool.com/classes/discover-woodstock-music-festival-flex-UBiVdPT3 Discover the Eiffel Tower https://outschool.com/classes/discover-the-eiffel-tower-flex-Sf7NkrXN Discover the Great Depression https://outschool.com/classes/discover-the-great-depression-flex-Jv9jfM1m Discover the Great Pyramids of Egypt https://outschool.com/classes/discover-the-great-pyramids-of-egypt-flex-wJ0mBFRv Discover the Titanic https://outschool.com/classes/discover-the-titanic-flex-DancVeyx Discover the Wright Brothers https://outschool.com/classes/discover-the-wright-brothers-flex-Rdyk7cHx For information on my other courses, please check out my course catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10WtnUIRwVRw7Awo6FskitgUKeNUjuAvf/view
Learning Goals
In this class, students will learn about the geography and people that make up the history of The Niagara Falls.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Flex – This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform. This class may also utilize Kahoot. Learners will be given a direct link and game pin to play. During week 2, learners will be directed to 2 different sites - Niagara's Indigenous Legacy and Native Land Digital. They will not need passwords for these sites and there is no information collected.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to:
Smithsonian
Britannica
National Geographic
PBS
Library of Congress
Niagara Falls Info https://www.niagarafallsinfo.com/niagara-falls-history/niagara-falls-municipal-history/the-chronicles-of-settlement-in-niagara/native-american-settlement-in-niagara/#:~:text=The%20Neutral%20Native%20Americans%20were,Peace%E2%80%9D%20named%20%E2%80%9CJikonsaseh%E2%80%9D.
Niagara Falls Museums - https://niagarafallsmuseums.ca/discover-our-history/reclaiming-cultural-identity/indigenous-history-a-brief-summary
Native American Tribes & the Indian History in Niagara Falls, New York https://americanindiancoc.org/native-american-tribes-the-indian-history-in-niagara-falls-new-york/
Niagara Falls History and Human History http://www.infoniagara.com/history/human_history.aspx
Niagara Falls History of Power http://www.niagarafrontier.com/power.html
Niagara Parks Power Station - https://www.niagarafallstourism.com/play/attractions/niagara-parks-power-station/
NSTA https://www.nsta.org/lesson-plan/why-niagara-falls-moving
Joined March, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.
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Live Group Class
$8
weekly7 weeks
Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
