Discover Washington State 6 Week Course
In this 6 week class, we will explore the history, settlement, geography, and what makes this Northwestern U.S. state so unique.
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. includedAssessment
includedCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Come and join us as we Explore Washington State! In this class, we will take a look at the history of Washington state: Who settled it? When and how did it join the Union? What important events happened there and who came from there? What is it most known for today? What makes it unique? This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include supplemental videos (Youtube), readings, worksheets, and activities (recipes, movies, dioramas, experiments, etc.). Please see the syllabus below for a layout of the lessons included in this course. This class is presented in an asynchronous format. If you are taking this class through the Class Subscriptions, there will be no communication between learner and myself. If you are taking this class through the Self-Paced format, you will have 1 year to complete the lessons. If you choose to submit homework or communicate (questions on the classroom page), I will respond within 24 hours (excluding Sundays).
Learning Goals
In this class, students will learn more than just the state population, motto, and flower.Learners will explore the different groups of people that helped the state grow, how it participated in conflicts and battles, different landmarks, food, music, and culture.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
A look at the geography of Washington State and how it affected settlement
Lesson 2:
Indigenous history - History of the Principal Tribes of Washington State;
Early Euro-American exploration and settlement Lesson 3:
America n-British occupation; Fur Trade; 49th Parallel; Statehood
Lesson 4:
State Government Structure and Progression
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be discussing treatment of Native Americans and African Americans throughout American history. All discussions will be handled in an age appropriate manner. This class uses Youtube videos embedded into the Outschool classroom to share class lectures.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources that will be used in this course are, but not limited to:
National Geographic
Smithsonian
History Channel
Britannica
Washington State Historical Society https://www.washingtonhistory.org/
American Library Association https://www.ala.org/aboutala/indigenous-tribes-seattle-and-washington
Washington Tribes https://www.washingtontribes.org/the-tribes-of-washington/
The 49th Parallel https://youtu.be/lGZpqr2KqXM
Encyclopedia of Puget Sound https://www.eopugetsound.org/terms/134
Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest
https://www.washington.edu/uwired/outreach/cspn/Website/Classroom%20Materials/Pacific%20Northwest%20History/Lessons/Lesson%2020/20.html
Washington State Parks https://www.parks.wa.gov/245/Mount-St-Helens
Mount St. Helens Eruption https://youtu.be/AYla6q3is6w
How Starbucks Became a $80Billion Company https://youtu.be/XUBeH7VQaFY
The Origin of "Grunge" http://www.revolutioncomeandgone.com/articles/1/the-origin-of-grunge.php
Culture Trip https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/washington/articles/15-experiences-you-can-only-have-in-washington-state/
50 States.com https://www.50states.com/facts/washington.htm
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. Reviews
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Ages: 13-17
