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 Trade; 49th Parallel; Statehood; Development of the state in population centers and industry; Mount St. Helens Eruption
Week 4 - Pop Culture; Starbucks; Music Scene of early 1990's (Grunge); Trivia


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.  

For information on my other courses, please check out my course catalog: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10WtnUIRwVRw7Awo6FskitgUKeNUjuAvf/view