Explore Washington State Flex Age 13-17
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
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? Week 1 - A look at the geography of Washington State and how it affected settlement Week 2 - Indigenous history - History of the Principal Tribes of Washington State; Early Euro-American exploration and settlement Week 3 - American-British occupation; Fur...
This class is taught in English.
In this class, students will learn more than just the state population, motto, and flower. They will learn about the different groups of people that helped the state grow, how it participated in conflicts and battles, different landmarks, food, music, and culture.
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.
Homework Offered
For each class/state, there will be 3-5 homework options given. These could be to watch a film, write a short 2-3 paragraph paper, or create something. All homework assignments will be due on Sunday of each week. If there are more than 2 learners enrolled in the class, there will be a group project to create something (video, poster, pamphlet) marketing travel to the state.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
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In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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.
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
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Flex Class
$8
weekly or $32 for 4 weeks4 weeks
Completed by 2 learners
No live video meetings
Ages 13-17