Great Personalities: Amelia Earhart Flex (7-11)
Come and join us for this 4 week class, we will learn about Amelia's childhood and influences, what inspired her to fly, what were her accomplishments, and who were some of the other amazing women flying during this time period. #academic
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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Homework
1 hour per week. Each week, students will be given 3-5 options for homework. These could be watching a short video, reading about another woman in aviation, or constructing their own airplanes.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
END OF APRIL SALE! UNTIL MAY 1,2023 - ALL FLEX CLASSES - 75% DISCOUNT!!! EMAIL ME FOR COUPON CODE! (FLEX START DATE APRIL 24-DECEMBER 31, 2023) In this 4 week class, we will learn about the childhood, education, inspiration, and influences of one the most daring woman of the twentieth century. We will take a look at Amelia Earhart's career and learn what inspired her to attempt to fly around the world. In this class, we will be learning about the amazing life and career of Amelia Earhart. We will discuss her inspiration, her achievements, and how the world reacted to her. Topics that we will be covering: Week 1 - A look at her childhood and family; Life during WWI Week 2 - Getting her pilots license; breaking national records Week 3- Her final flight and disappearance; Different theories as to what happened to her and who is still looking for her today Week 4 - The impact of her life; The Ninety-Nines; Women in aviation after Amelia's disappearance 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
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the childhood, aviation career, disappearance, and legacy of Amelia Earhart
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Parental Guidance
We will be discussing her final flight and how even today people still don't know what happened to her.
This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform. This class may also utilize Kahoot. Learners will be given a direct link and game pin to play.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to:
Smithsonian
Britannica
National Geographic
PBS
Library of Congress
Joined March, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
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.
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Live Group Class
$8
weekly4 weeks
Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
