Great Personalities: Helen Keller Flex
In this 4 week class, we will take a look at the life and accomplishments of the amazing Helen Keller. We will explore her childhood, meet Annie Sullivan, and take a look at the impact that she had on the world. #academic
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(872)
Popular
Rising Star
What's included
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Each Tuesday, I will post to the classroom a list of 3-7 questions due the following Saturday. There will also be a list of 2-5 research topics or projects, and each student will choose two that interests them. Answers for the research topics only have to be a paragraph or two. This is also due Saturday of each week. Homework can either be sent through the communication function of Outschool (email) or posted on the classroom page. Each project is be written clearly and with any references noted.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
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) Helen Keller was an incredible woman who inspired millions. Her story of perseverance and determination has been retold in plays, movies, and books. In this 8 week class, we will explore her childhood and education, her determination to attend college, her travels, and how she inspired and influenced people around the world. Topics that we will be covering are: Week 1 - A look at her childhood and family; Getting to know Annie Sullivan Week 2 - Going to school; Becoming the first deaf and blind person to graduate from college Week 3- Touring the world; Becoming and ambassador for change; Lobbying to create the spoken book; Her reaction to her book being burned by the Nazi's Week 4 - Campaigning for deaf rights, women's suffrage, and other causes; Becoming one of the founding members of the ALCU; Movies and plays written about her; Her legacy 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 take an in-depth look at the life and impact of Helen Keller. We will learn all about her disability, how she fought to overcome it, what she considered her greatest accomplishments and biggest failures, and look at her role in the fight for social change.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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
4.9
872reviews
Popular
Rising Star
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.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly or $32 for 4 weeks4 weeks
Completed by 2 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
This class is no longer offered
Financial Assistance
Get The App
Tutoring
More to Explore
Electronic Drum LessonsWrite Every DayAlgebra For Young LearnerPrelude In CHorror MoviesMath Tutor CalculusDungeons Dragons IntroductionGeography TravelMedieval AgeSpider-manMath RewindMaster Your Multiplication Table Tips And Tricks To Make Learning EasyAct ReviewTell Me A Story LiteratureVanishing Animals