What's included
3 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
In this class, students will learn how to make a Dungeons and Dragons barbarian character using a form-fillable PDF, which is provided for them. This class is ideal for students who have never made a character before and want to play a barbarian, as well as for students who have relied on websites like D&D Beyond to generate their character sheets and now want to learn how to do it from scratch. In the first lesson, we cover what a barbarian is, what they are good at, and where they sometimes struggle. We also discuss which species work well as barbarians. In the second lesson, each step of how to build a character from scratch is explained, from adding the species' abilities, rolling and choosing ability scores, to adding all the barbarian features and abilities. In the third lesson, students learn how to level up their character when they've gained some experience. We cover how to determine a character's hit point increase, what abilities they get as they level up, and the different choices the student will have to make as the character grows in power. I am available throughout the week for any questions related to barbarians and the character creation process. Students should plan to submit at least one character sheet for review, but they may submit more if they wish. I will provide feedback on any barbarian character sheets the student creates and shares with me.
Learning Goals
Barbarian character creation using a form fillable PDF.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
All About Barbarians
Barbarians strengths and weaknesses and what species are effective as barbarians.
Lesson 2:
Building Your Character
Step by step walk through of how to build a Mountain Dwarf Barbarian using a form-fillable PDF.
Lesson 3:
Leveling Up
Leveling up the character to second level, plus an overview of higher level abilities.
Other Details
Supply List
Students should have the software needed to open a form-fillable PDF, like Nitro or Adobe.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a homeschooling mother for 19 years to four children with very different learning styles. I have taught countless classes to homeschoolers over the years, ranging from Latin to art history to astrophysics. I've also assisted students in leading their own educational groups, such as book clubs and social justice clubs. For four years, I traveled the United States full-time in an RV with my family; we visited 46 states and enjoyed everything from viewing amazing wildlife in National Parks to entertainment and great food in some of the biggest cities. We've now settled down near the beach in sunny Florida.
I believe in meeting children where they are and tailoring their education to fit their needs. I believe that the best education a child can have is an education they feel they have ownership of. Children learn and retain information best when the subject has personal relevance to them and when they are guided towards their own discovery of knowledge. One of my favorite things about teaching here on Outschool is watching children grow in confidence and learn through play.
Dungeons and Dragons is one of my favorite hobbies - I love everything about it, from writing stories and reading lore to painting miniatures and making detailed digital maps to laughing with my learners and being surprised by their creativity. I love other games as well - if it's not D&D night at my home, we play video games (Gartic Phone and Mario Kart are current favorites) or board games.
Creating a safe, affirming, and anti-racist classroom is my biggest priority. Whether students identify as LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, socially anxious, or if they need support in any other way, I provide gentle encouragement and the space for them to be themselves while having fun.
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Ages: 12-17