Girls Who Changed the World: Exploring Inspiring Women in History - Ongoing Class
Each week we learn about the life and accomplishments of one woman who changed history in a Nearpod lesson. The stories of these powerful girls will inspire your student to be their best!
Taylor Wirthlin
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(176)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
Assessments will be informal assessments in the form of a game at the end of class.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 5
Are you ready to meet the ultimate girl squad? Join us in "Girls Who Changed the World: Exploring Inspiring Women in History" and get ready to learn about some of the most fearless, game-changing, and inspiring women who ever walked the earth! From Amelia Earhart to Malala, from Marie Curie to Maya Angelou, we'll take a deep dive into the lives and accomplishments of women who shattered stereotypes, challenged the status quo, and left their mark on history. But this isn't your average #academic class! We'll be bringing these ladies to life with interactive games, group discussions, and even some cool crafts. Who knows, you might even discover your own inner trailblazer along the way! So if you're ready to celebrate girl power, join us and get ready to be inspired! Each class we'll discuss the childhood, education, hobbies, family life, and life accomplishments of one woman. Throughout the lesson students can interact on Nearpod through memory games, drawing challenges, quiz games, word searches, and short answer questions. Then we'll discuss the question “How did this woman change her community and the world?” Nearpod is a free interactive educational program that I use to keep students entertained and engaged the entire class. It also allows me to provide students with instant feedback on their work. More information will be provided about how to access Nearpod when you sign up for the class. Week 1: Marie Curie Week 2: Junko Tabei Week 3: Wangari Maathai Week 4: Amelia Earhart Week 5: Frida Kahlo Week 6: Corrie Ten Boom Week 7: Harriet Tubman Week 8: Jane Austen Week 9: Maya Angelou Week 10: Florence Nightingale
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will use Nearpod (a free interactive educational program) each class for the learning portion to make the lesson exciting and engaging for the students. Students do not need to create an account and will be able to access the program for free. I will provide more information how to access this resource in the classroom once you join the class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I will use the following sources for class curriculum:
- https://www.britannica.com/explore/100women/the-women/profiles
- https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history
- "Extraordinary Women In History: 70 Remarkable Women Who Made a Difference, Inspired & Broke Barriers" by Leah Gail
- "Women in World History: 1450 to the Present" by Bonnie G. Smith
Joined February, 2021
5.0
176reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
I am a certified Social Studies teacher in both Utah and North Carolina. In my training and experience teaching in the classroom and virtually I have found that the best way to approach sensitive topics is to address them explicitly and have an open conversation with my students. We discuss the mindset of historical societies, the moral implications of their actions, how it affects us to today, and why it can be difficult to talk about these subjects at times. All discussions will be age appropriate.
I make it clear to my students that they are always welcome to meet with me individually if they are bothered by any of these discussions. I also ask them, and the parents to contact me if they are concerned with my class content or delivery. These topics can be difficult to navigate and I am always trying to improve!Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
3-6 learners per class
