Explore: Discover the Thrills of Winter Sports
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
This course was originally created to learn about the Winter Olympics. It has been modified to discuss winter sports in general. When the Winter Olympics return in 2026 hosted in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, this course will again focus on the Olympic games. Originally designed to explore the Winter Olympics, this course has been adapted to delve into the fascinating world of winter sports as a whole. As we eagerly await the return of the Winter Olympics in 2026, hosted in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, our focus will once again center on the thrilling Olympic games. Structured with precision, the course utilizes visual prompts, repeated practice opportunities, and differentiated scaffolding to ensure optimal learning experiences for all students. Powered by Nearpod, a free resource for students, my classes offer a multitude of ways for students to demonstrate their learning. Whether through verbal communication, written responses, or creative drawings, students will have various interactive avenues during class. Each topic concludes with a comprehensive summary of the acquired knowledge. Let's take a glimpse at our captivating course content: Week 1: Unveiling the Olympics - Craft (Create Olympic Rings, Craft an Olive Branch Crown) Week 2: Alpine Sports - Explore Snowboarding, Alpine Skiing, and Ski Jumping; Craft (Design and Decorate Snow Goggles) Week 3: Skating Sports - Dive into Figure Skating, Ice Dancing, Speed Skating, and Ice Hockey; Craft (Engage in Coloring Pages and Mazes) Week 4: Team Sports - Embrace Curling and Bobsleigh; Craft and Activity (Immerse in Coloring Pages and Word Search) To fully engage with the course, students will require some common supplies such as colored paper, crayons or colored pencils, glue, and scissors. Parents, we understand that occasional absences may occur. Rest assured, video recordings of each lesson will be available upon request, ensuring that students can catch up on any missed material. Join us in this thrilling exploration of winter sports! Enroll in our highly interactive course today and empower your students to experience the magic of the Olympics and the excitement of winter sports.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about winter sports seen in the Winter Olympics.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will be using carefully curated videos and resources within Nearpod. I will use Nearpod in teacher-directed mode. Students may choose to create a free Nearpod account and have two windows open to participate in student activities or use a second device. Or, students can watch through my shared screen and participate through annotation. Nearpod is an approved third-party educational tool. It is rated as excellent through Common Sense Education. You may see their review here: https://www.commonsense.org/education/app/nearpod.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from Walden University
I am a former Special Education Teacher with experience teaching to a student's strengths. My classroom is fun and engaging while being manageable for all learners.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$70
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-9 learners per class