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Exploring Ohio: Stories, Places, and Ideas That Shaped Us

Engaging history curriculum explores Ohio and U.S. heritage through timelines, civics, and geography. Students connect past and present using hands-on learning and critical thinking activities!
Rick Hudgel
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(16)
Class

What's included

24 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Mastery Evaluation
1-2 hours per week. Evidence of Mastery
Grading
Evidence of Mastery

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
What will be taught?
The course explores Ohio's significant role in U.S. history, geography, government, and economics. Lessons cover historical events, heritage, map skills, civic responsibilities, and financial literacy.

What topics will you cover?
Timelines, primary/secondary sources, historical events, technological innovations, geography, government roles, economic decision-making, and financial literacy.

How is your class structured?
Each week includes video lessons, guided notes, interactive activities, group discussions, assignments, and assessments.

How will you teach?
Through fun and engaging scripts, multimedia content, hands-on projects, and critical thinking exercises.

What's your teaching style?
Interactive, relatable, and project-based to make history and social studies exciting and relevant.

How much will learners get to interact with you?
Frequent check-ins, group discussions, and feedback on projects ensure active participation.
Learning Goals
Construct a timeline of significant events in Ohio and the United States to demonstrate an understanding of units of time and chronological order.
Identify and analyze primary and secondary sources to distinguish between perspectives of a historical event.
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
24 Lessons
over 20 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Why Timelines Matter
 Explains how chronological thinking helps organize history, introducing timeline conventions and key events. 
Lesson 2:
Building Your First Timeline (Using Ohio and U.S. Events)
 Demonstrates how to construct a timeline with real examples from Ohio and U.S. history, emphasizing cause-and-effect relationships. 
Lesson 3:
Sources: What’s the Difference?
 Fun and interactive exploration of the differences between primary and secondary sources using relatable examples. 
Lesson 4:
Meeting the Groups Who Shaped Ohio
 Introduces American Indian tribes, settlers, and immigrants, highlighting their contributions to Ohio's history. 

Other Details

Learning Needs
This class can accommodate most learning needs using technological interventions.
Parental Guidance
As always, parents are welcome to view the materials and provide feedback to the instructor if necessary.
Supply List
All content will be provided. Students may need pencil and paper, access to Google Docs.
Joined August, 2024
5.0
16reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's degree in Integrated Social Studies
Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Administration

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